How can I effectively use the Draper gem in my Ruby project?

How can I effectively use the Draper gem in my Ruby project?

The Draper gem is used for creating decorators in Ruby applications. It helps in separating presentation logic from models.

Can you give me an example of how to create a decorator with Draper?

Sure! First, install the gem by adding gem 'draper' to your Gemfile. Then, run bundle install. You can create a decorator like this: class PostDecorator < Draper::Decorator.

What methods can I use in my decorator?

You can define methods in your decorator to format data, like def formatted_title to return a styled title. You can also use helper methods.

Is it possible to use Draper with Rails views?

Yes, you can use Draper with Rails views by calling the decorator in your views, like @post.decorate to access the decorated methods.