Question 1

How do I add multi-tenancy to this Rails boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

Since multi-tenancy isn't built-in, you'll need to manually integrate gems like apartment. The README suggests checking out the apartment gem but provides no implementation details, so you must set it up from scratch, which can be complex.

Question 2

Is this boilerplate better than building a Rails API from scratch?

Accepted Answer

For quickly launching a SaaS backend with GraphQL, JWT auth, and an admin panel, yes—it saves weeks of setup. However, if you need full control, a simpler stack, or REST APIs, starting from scratch might be more flexible.

Question 3

How to customize the GraphQL mutations in this project?

Accepted Answer

Add custom mutations by following patterns in app/graphql/, such as the inviteUser mutation. Use the BaseResolver for consistency with filters and pagination, as shown in the users resolver example.

Question 4

Can I use this with a Vue.js frontend?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's designed to work with any frontend supporting JWT, including Vue.js. Set the CLIENT_URL in .env for CORS and use the GraphQL endpoint for API calls.

Question 5

What's the deployment process for AWS instead of Heroku?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to manually configure database settings in config/database.yml and set all ENV variables, as the boilerplate only includes Heroku and Bitbucket Pipelines samples. Ensure PostgreSQL is running and SMTP is set for emails.

Question 6

Rails Devise GraphQL vs other boilerplates like bullet-train?

Accepted Answer

This boilerplate is GraphQL-focused with JWT auth and RailsAdmin, while others like bullet-train may offer REST APIs, different auth methods, or more frontend integration. Choose based on your API style and need for an out-of-the-box admin dashboard.

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