Question 1

How do I apply rails-templates to an existing Rails app?

Accepted Answer

Run `rails app:template LOCATION=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nimblehq/rails-templates/main/template.rb` in your project. You can specify addons with parameters like ADDON=docker, or use API=true for API applications.

Question 2

What's the difference between rails-templates and the default rails new command?

Accepted Answer

Rails-templates adds production-ready configurations and optional addons out of the box, saving setup time, while default rails new is minimal and more flexible for custom builds. The templates are opinionated with specific tooling like Makefile.

Question 3

Can I use rails-templates with Tailwind CSS instead of Bootstrap?

Accepted Answer

Not directly; Bootstrap is an included addon, but Tailwind CSS isn't supported. You'd need to manually remove Bootstrap and set up Tailwind after applying the template, as custom addon creation isn't documented.

Question 4

Does rails-templates include testing setups like RSpec?

Accepted Answer

No, the current addons don't cover testing frameworks. You'll have to add RSpec or other testing tools manually after using the template, which adds extra setup steps.

Question 5

How to remove or disable an addon after applying the template?

Accepted Answer

The template doesn't provide a built-in removal mechanism; you'd need to manually delete or modify the added files, which can be error-prone and time-consuming.

Question 6

Is rails-templates compatible with future Rails versions?

Accepted Answer

Not guaranteed; it's tied to Rails 7.1.3, so updates to newer Rails versions may require manual adjustments or waiting for template updates, risking compatibility issues.

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