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This presentation offers a humble explanation of what helper methods are and how they can help you build a lighter and cleaner app. Sam Galindo's pronouns are she/her/they/them. Sam is from Mexico but now lives in the U.S in Durham, North Carolina. She is a baby developer, and new to the Tech Industry. She is a libra that loves dancing, and going on hikes. When she is not glued to her computer reading about technology she is taking deep breaths or laughing with her 6-year-old kid https://www.wnb-rb.dev/meetups/2022/10/25
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In the video titled "Stay DRY with Helper Methods" presented by Sam Galindo at the WNB.rb Meetup, the speaker discusses the concept of helper methods within Ruby on Rails. Sam, a relatively new developer, shares her journey and experiences in learning to code while presenting the utility of helper methods in creating cleaner, more manageable code. **Key Points Presented:** - **Introduction to Helper Methods:** - Helper methods are defined as macros for models and controllers that extract complex logic or duplicate code into reusable methods. - They are commonly used in Ruby on Rails to simplify coding tasks such as handling forms and generating links. - **Application of Helper Methods:** - Sam illustrates her understanding of helper methods through a personal example involving user group management in her code. - She faced challenges with button text that failed to change based on the form's action (creating or editing a group). - With guidance from her mentor, she learned to implement a helper method that efficiently manages this logic without cluttering her views. - **Placement and Organization of Helper Methods:** - Sam advises that the best place to organize helper methods is within the appropriate helper files instead of dumping them into the application helper, which can lead to disorganized code. - Helper methods can also be added to controllers, making them accessible throughout various parts of the application. - **Common Pitfalls and Best Practices:** - Sam warns against creating multiple helper methods with the same name, as this could lead to confusion. - Developers should avoid overusing the application helper to prevent it from becoming a catch-all for miscellaneous code. - **Conclusion and Flexibility:** - Sam concludes by emphasizing the importance of flexibility and adapting the use of helper methods to fit the needs of the application and the development team. - The speaker suggests considering alternative options like decorators if they suit the project's requirements better than traditional helper methods. Overall, the presentation serves as a practical guide for new developers to understand and implement helper methods effectively, promoting cleaner code and adherence to the DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principle.
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