Preface

Ruby on Rails is a powerful and influential open source framework specifically designed to facilitate the rapid development of web applications. As a full stack framework, Rails provides developers with the tools necessary for frontend and backend web development, allowing for the seamless integration of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting.

At the heart of Rails is the adoption of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern. This pattern divides an application into three interconnected parts: the Model, which pertains to the application’s data and business logic; the View, responsible for the output of the information; and the Controller, which manages the flow of data between the Model and the View.

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