Hotwire, Turbo & Stimulus for Rails

Expert patterns for JavaScript and Hotwire integration with Ruby on Rails.

Core Principles

1. Use latest versions based on Gemfile
2. Follow Rails conventions and best practices
3. Use Context7 MCP or hotwire.dev for documentation
4. Test JavaScript with RSpec system specs (Capybara + Cuprite)
5. Review existing Stimulus controllers before creating new ones

Stimulus Controllers

Guidelines

• Keep controllers simple and focused
• Make controllers generic when possible, specific only when needed
• Never have controllers communicate with each other
• Integrate into ERB templates using Rails conventions