Ruby on Rails2024

Modern Rails Development - A Case Study

Built a tournament ranking platform for Warhammer: The Old World using Ruby on Rails and Inertia.js. Leveraged AI pair programming to accelerate development and deliver a full-featured MVP in record time.

Modern Rails Development - A Case Study
1 Week
MVP Timeline
Delivered initial MVP with core features in just a week using AI-assisted development
ZERO
Rest or GraphQL
No API development required using Inertia.js for seamless client-server interaction
300%
Developer Productivity
Increased development velocity using AI pair programming with Claude and ChatGPT
1
Team Member
One person required validate, code and launch a product in 2025

Technologies & Services

Ruby on RailsInertia.jsReactTypeScriptAI DevelopmentClaude.aiTailwindCSSChatGPT

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Revolutionizing Development Speed with AI-Assisted Workflows

Old World Rankings demonstrates how modern AI tools and streamlined frameworks can transform the development process. By combining AI pair programming with a modern Rails stack, we achieved in weeks what traditionally takes months. This project serves as a blueprint for rapid, efficient development of web applications.

The Power of AI-Assisted Development

AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT aren't just code generators – they're collaborative partners in the development process. Our approach leverages these tools to:

  • Generate and refine complex components in minutes instead of hours
  • Debug and optimize code through intelligent analysis
  • Rapidly prototype features with production-ready code
  • Maintain consistent code quality and standards across the project

Modern Rails: Speed Without Compromise

By combining Rails with Inertia.js, we eliminate the complexity of API development while maintaining a modern, reactive frontend. This approach offers significant advantages:

  • 40-60% reduction in development time compared to traditional API-based approaches
  • Simplified architecture that's easier to maintain and scale
  • Full-stack type safety without the overhead of separate API contracts
  • Rapid iteration cycles for faster feature delivery

Transform Your Development Process

Whether you're a startup looking to build your MVP or an established team wanting to accelerate development, this modern approach can transform your workflow. Benefits include:

  • Significantly reduced time-to-market for new features and products
  • Lower development costs through increased efficiency
  • Improved code quality through AI-assisted review and generation
  • More time for innovation and less time on boilerplate

Ready to Accelerate Your Development?

I help teams implement these modern development practices, whether you're building a new product or optimizing existing workflows. Through consulting and training, I can help your team:

  • Set up effective AI-assisted development workflows
  • Implement modern Rails practices for rapid development
  • Train developers in AI-assisted coding techniques
  • Optimize your development process for maximum efficiency

Let's discuss how these modern development practices can benefit your team. Whether you're looking to build a new product or optimize your existing development process, I can help you achieve your goals faster and more efficiently.

Key Achievements

Modern Rails Architecture
Successfully implemented a modern Rails application using Inertia.js to eliminate API complexity while maintaining a componentized React frontend
AI Powered Development
Pioneered the use of AI tools like Claude for rapid prototyping and component development, significantly reducing development time
Real-Time Features
Implemented real-time tournament tracking and ranking calculations without traditional API endpoints

Ready to Start Your Own Success Story?

Let's discuss how we can help bring your vision to life.