How can I implement user roles in a Rails application using Devise?

How can I implement user roles in a Rails application using Devise?

To implement user roles in a Rails app with Devise, you can use a gem like Pundit or CanCanCan for authorization.

What are the steps to set up Pundit for role management?

First, add Pundit to your Gemfile and run bundle install. Then, generate the Pundit policy files using rails generate pundit:install.

How do I define roles in my User model?

You can add a role column to your User model and use an enum to define roles like this: enum role: { user: 0, admin: 1 }.

Can I restrict access to certain actions based on roles?

Yes, you can use Pundit to create policies that restrict access to actions based on user roles.