Naming convention

rubyonrails-talk
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Hi, all.

When invoking scaffolding such as:

`$ rails g scaffold Post title:string description:text`

what is permissible or is there a list of words that can be used in place of `Post`?

I know you can use Article, Store, etc but what other options are there? I'm looking for a static page a bit like <http://getbootstrap.com> as I'm attempting a company web site/personal page.

Any help appreciated.

Cheers,

  Phil (who's very new to Rails).

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`$ rails g scaffold Post title:string description:text`

what is permissible or is there a list of words that can be used in place of `Post`?

You're creating a model -- other than adhering to the Rails conventions (Active Record Basics — Ruby on Rails Guides) (and avoiding reserved words) it's up to you.

I'm looking for a static page

If you're only creating a static page, you don't need a model -- just create a controller and a view.

HTH,

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Hi, Hassan.

Thanks, that's a great help. I'm new to Rails & am spending most of my time searching for basic stuff. I guess reading the guides at Ruby on Rails is the first place to start.

Cheers,

  Phil...

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Also work right through a good tutorial such as railstutorial.org (which is free to use online). That will show you the basics of rails.

Colin

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Thanks for that, Colin.

I've also subscribed to Rails Cast Pro which is pretty good.

I'm really enjoying Rails. Long may it continue so...

Cheers,

  Phil...

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I also suggest sticking round here, make sure that for any posts that you understand the question, that you also understand the answer. It is a great way of learning, and in particular learning about aspects that you did not even know existed.

Colin