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StimulusReflex is an implementation for classic Rails architecture: Server sends a whole HTML to the browser, the browser displays it as is, JS listens to user’s input, notifies about them the server (Stimulus), server reacts on them appropriately and responds with a new page, or a piece of page to be rerendered (Reflex).
Better DX
class CustomersReflex < ApplicationReflex
def facet
filter = CustomerFilter.find(element.dataset.filter)
yield filter
pagy, customers = pagy(filter.scope, page: filter.page, items: filter.items)
morph customers
morph "#paginator", render(partial: "customers/paginator", locals: {pagy: pagy, filter: filter})
end
end
class CustomersReflex < ApplicationReflex
def facet
filter = CustomerFilter.find(element.dataset.filter)
yield filter
pagy, customers = pagy(filter.scope, page: filter.page, items: filter.items)
morph customers
morph "#paginator", render(partial: "customers/paginator", locals: {pagy: pagy, filter: filter})
end
end
Write less code
Server is the single source of truth
All state is maintained by the server. Any updated view content is automatically morphed on the client. No need for duplicating business logic on front-end side and keeping it synced with the server.
Only one language is required
StimulusReflex uses Ruby. A stable, well-maintained, robust language. Front-end side uses HTML and lightweight JavaScript generated by the server. JavaScript only monitors user inputs and notifies the server.
Send HTML to the web browser
Server composing a whole page code as HTML. No need for reimplementing basic web functionality in JavaScript.
Faster development
Tiny peripherals
You need only Redis or another DB. No GraphQL, Apollo, Redux, and other moving parts.
Well documented, 24/7 support
StimulusReflex is extremely well documented with current samples. Use Discord community for any additional questions.
No inter-team syncranizations
Smaller team is needed. Since no logic is implemented on the front-end side, the front end teem is much smaller and does pretty isolated tasks. One person can confidently implement and deploy a complex feature.
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Scalability
ActionCable
For playground projects, use ActionCable – a default Rails module which is easy to start with.
AnyCable
For production ready projects, use AnyCable. It outperforms ActionCable and gives you a real Real-time.
AnyCable Pro
For high-loaded projects, use AnyCable Pro. It reduces memory usage, saves bandwidth and gives priority support by the developers.
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Better UX
Faster page loading and update
Pages load with no delay
HTML is rendered immediately by the browser, no intermediate JSON parsing.
Faster response
Round-trip actions and updates typically occur in 10-25ms, depending on geography.
Mobile devices support
Works greate on any, even the oldest ones, modile devices.
Saving traffic and battery
Tiny bundle size
Front-end part of the app is 10x smaller than while using React.
Less traffic per interaction
Client sends light-weight notifications. Data transferring is well-optimized.
Low battery usage
Very little CPU activity when serving HTML content to a browser save battery from draining.
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Cost Saving
Smaller team doing more
No need for high-skilled front-end
One full stack Rails developer can build a single codebase that serves web and native mobile.
Launch in days, not months
Less inter-team communication causes less delay and time to make an agreement.
Easy learning curve
Good documentations allow quick start and speeds up the development.
CableReady is ready to serve
Launch in days, not months
Less inter-team communication causes less delay and time to make an agreement.
Easy learning curve
Good documentations allow quick start and speeds up the development.
More responsive screens, simpler code, amazing support.
Andrew CetinicCEO, PeopleForce
What matters is your productivity and how much you enjoy working with a library. I found myself very productive, and I really enjoyed it.
Sam SweeneyCEO, Trivvy
SR saved my day, my (chunky) bacon, my sanity, my dignity, and who knows what else! What a time to be alive!
Trinity TakeiLead Developer, RCRDSHP
There are a few cases when StimulusReflex is not the best option
Offline first
If your application should work in offline mode, stick with React approach.
Games, 3D, AR/VR
Games and other highly interactive apps are not best fit to StimulusReflex.
Your team is mainly front-end
JS devs may find it hard to learn Rails.