What is Rails Pundit and how do I use it?

What is Rails Pundit and how do I use it?

Rails Pundit is a Ruby gem that provides a simple and flexible way to handle authorization in Rails applications.

Can you explain how to set it up in my Rails app?

Sure! First, add gem 'pundit' to your Gemfile and run bundle install. Then, include Pundit in your application controller.

What are the basic steps to create a policy?

To create a policy, use the command rails generate pundit:policy ModelName. This will create a policy file where you can define your authorization rules.

How do I use the policy in my controller?

In your controller, you can use authorize @record to check if the user has permission to perform an action on the record.