Ruby On Rails 7.2 Simplifies Type Checking With Type_for_attribute
Ruby on Rails 7.2 introduces type_for_attribute, simplifying type checking for Active Record & Active Model. Saves time, ensures data integrity & puts you in control of your code.
What's New?
Ruby on Rails 7.2 brings a handy change. The type_for_attribute method is now in Active Model.
What is type_for_attribute?
It's a method that simplifies type checking, relieving you from the burden of manual checks for both Active Record and Active Model.
How it Works
Here is a simple example:
class MyModel
include ActiveModel::Attributes
attribute :my_attribute, :integer
end
MyModel.type_for_attribute(:my_attribute) # => #<ActiveModel::Type::Integer ...>
Real-Life Example
Think of a signup form. You need to check the t...