Reading Roundup: Turbo Dialogs, Testing Patterns, Stimulus Fun, Rails Forms, and Ruby in the Real World
Happy New Year
Hope you’re easing into 2026 with some energy and curiosity. Here are a few articles that stood out to me this week, each with a practical takeaway you can put to work right away.
Articles
A Better Turbo Confirm Dialog
A practical look at using data-turbo-confirm to create a custom, accessible confirmation dialog that feels more polished than the default browser alert.
Read it here
The Arrange Act Assert Pattern
A clear explanation of the AAA testing pattern and why it keeps tests readable, predictable, and easy to maintain across teams.
Read it here
Let It Snow with Stimulus
A fun, seasonal walkthrough showing how Stimulus can power small interactive touches that delight users without heavy JavaScript.
Read it here
Working Around Nested Form Element Limitations in Rails
Smart tricks for dealing with nested form elements when Rails helpers or browser constraints get in the way.
Read it here
Ruby at the Front Line of Disaster Prevention
A fascinating look at how Ruby is being used in real world disaster prevention systems where reliability and clarity matter.
Read it here
Quick notes and actionables
Use custom Turbo confirm dialogs when you want clarity and trust without resorting to heavy JS.
Keep tests structured with AAA so future you and your teammates can understand them instantly.
Stimulus is perfect for small interactive touches that make an interface feel alive.
Ruby continues to show up in serious, high stakes environments thanks to its readability and reliability.
Just sharing a few reads I found useful. If one of these sparks something, I’d love to hear what you build or how you adapt the ideas.