ActiveModel::Serializers
A Rails library for serializing Active Model objects into JSON, with built-in hooks and flexible adapter support.
What is ActiveModel::Serializers?
ActiveModelSerializers is a Ruby gem that provides a framework for serializing Active Model objects into JSON within Rails applications. It solves the problem of cleanly separating JSON representation logic from models and controllers, making API responses consistent and maintainable.
Rails developers building JSON APIs who need a structured way to serialize model data with support for relationships, caching, and multiple output formats.
Developers choose ActiveModelSerializers for its deep Rails integration, flexible adapter system, and convention-based approach that reduces boilerplate while maintaining full control over JSON output structure.
Overview
ActiveModel::Serializer implementation and Rails hooks
Use Cases
Best For
- Building RESTful JSON APIs in Rails applications
- Serializing complex model relationships with nested JSON
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