Props_template

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A very fast json builder for Rails

Overview:

PropsTemplate is a DSL for building JSON directly in Rails applications. It is designed to be fast, utilizing Oj's StringWriter in Rails mode to bypass the traditional steps of hash building and serializing. The tool supports features like Russian-Doll caching, layouts, and querying by key path.

Features:

  • Fast JSON Building: PropsTemplate is optimized for speed, avoiding unnecessary steps in the JSON generation process.
  • Support for Russian-Doll Caching: Allows for efficient caching of JSON data.
  • Layouts: Enables the use of layouts to organize and structure JSON templates.
  • Querying by Key Path: Users can query JSON structures by providing a key path.
  • Selective Retention: Retains some convenient features from JBuilder, enhancing the JSON building experience.

Summary:

PropsTemplate offers a streamlined approach to JSON building in Rails applications. By leveraging Oj's StringWriter and providing features like caching and layouts, it simplifies the process of generating JSON responses. With support for querying by key path and retaining useful elements from JBuilder, PropsTemplate enhances the efficiency and flexibility of working with JSON data in a Rails environment.