Discard
A simple ActiveRecord mixin for soft-deleting records by flagging them as discarded, without overriding ActiveRecord methods.
What is Discard?
Discard is a Ruby gem that implements soft deletes for ActiveRecord models by adding a `discarded_at` timestamp column. It allows records to be marked as discarded (hidden) instead of permanently deleted, making it easy to restore data or maintain referential integrity. The gem provides a clean, non-invasive API that avoids overriding ActiveRecord's core methods.
Ruby on Rails developers who need soft-delete functionality in their ActiveRecord models without the complexity and side effects of other gems like Paranoia. It's ideal for applications where data retention and easy restoration are important.
Developers choose Discard because it offers a simpler, more predictable approach to soft deletes compared to alternatives. It doesn't add default scopes or override ActiveRecord methods, reducing unexpected behavior and making it easier to work with associations and queries.
Overview
🃏🗑 Soft deletes for ActiveRecord done right
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding soft-delete functionality to ActiveRecord models without default scopes
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