What are the best practices for configuring Rails applications?

What are the best practices for configuring Rails applications?

Some best practices include using environment variables for sensitive data, organizing configuration files, and keeping dependencies updated.

Can you explain how to use environment variables in Rails?

Sure! You can use the 'dotenv' gem to manage environment variables in your Rails app. Just create a .env file and add your variables there.

What about database configurations?

For database configurations, ensure you use the correct adapter and settings in your database.yml file, and consider using different configurations for development, test, and production.

How can I manage different environments effectively?

You can use Rails' built-in environment management by creating separate configuration files for each environment and using the 'RAILS_ENV' variable to specify which one to load.