active_decorator
An ORM-agnostic decorator pattern library for Rails that automatically enhances models with view-specific logic.
What is active_decorator?
ActiveDecorator is a Ruby gem that implements the decorator pattern for Rails applications, allowing developers to add view-specific methods to models without modifying the models directly. It automatically decorates model objects when they are passed to views, enabling a clean separation of presentation logic from business logic. The gem is ORM-agnostic and works seamlessly with Rails helpers.
Rails developers who want to keep their models lean and avoid bloating them with presentation logic, especially those building maintainable applications with complex view requirements.
Developers choose ActiveDecorator because it provides a Rubyish, object-oriented approach to view helpers that automatically decorates models, reducing boilerplate and keeping code organized. Its ORM-agnostic design and seamless integration with Rails view helpers make it a flexible and powerful alternative to traditional helper modules.
Overview
ORM agnostic truly Object-Oriented view helper for Rails 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding presentation methods like full name formatting to Rails models
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