ActsAsTree
A Ruby gem that extends ActiveRecord to easily model hierarchical parent-child relationships in Rails applications.
What is ActsAsTree?
ActsAsTree is a Ruby gem that extends ActiveRecord to add tree structure functionality, allowing developers to easily model hierarchical parent-child relationships in their Rails applications. It solves the problem of organizing nested data like categories, organizational charts, or threaded comments by providing simple associations and traversal methods. The gem requires minimal configuration and follows Rails conventions for seamless integration.
Ruby on Rails developers who need to implement hierarchical data structures in their applications, such as nested categories, organizational hierarchies, or threaded comment systems. It's particularly useful for those working with content management systems, e-commerce platforms, or any application requiring parent-child record relationships.
Developers choose ActsAsTree because it provides a simple, lightweight solution for hierarchical data without the complexity of full graph databases or nested set implementations. Its tight integration with ActiveRecord means minimal learning curve and maximum compatibility with existing Rails patterns, while the included TreeView and TreeWalker modules offer convenient utilities for visualization and traversal.
Overview
ActsAsTree -- Extends ActiveRecord to add simple support for organizing items into parent–children relationships.
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