October 2009
October 8, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Speaker
Darrin Holst / GeoLearning
Topic
Searching ActiveRecord Models
Search is one of the most common tasks performed by computer users, so it's not surprising that a common application requirement is that data within an application be searchable. In a Rails application, or for that matter any application that uses ActiveRecord, what are the best ways to implement search functionality?
Darrin has set out to answer that question and he will share what he has learned. This presentation will compare the following approaches to searching ActiveRecord models:
- Plain Old SQL
- Plugins/gems that wrap SQL
- Sphinx/UltraSphinx
There will be time for discussion, so bring your questions and suggestions for alternative ways to implement search in an ActiveRecord application.
Meeting Location
Coldwell Banker / Mid-America Group Realtors
8825 Northpark Court
Johnston, Iowa
Just north of I35/80 at the 86th Street exit.
GPS coordinates: N 41° 39.368' W 93° 44.378'
Wi-fi Internet access is available.
Door Prize
We'll give away the winner's choice of the following JetBrains products:
- RubyMine Personal License
- IntelliJ IDEA Personal License
- ReSharper Personal License
- TeamCity Build Agent
- DotTrace
Dinner After the Meeting
If you can, please plan to join us for dinner at a local restaurant after the meeting.