A Rails Server in Your Editor: Using Ruby LSP to Extract Runtime Information

Explore how the Ruby Language Server Protocol (LSP) connects with Rails applications to enhance developer productivity in this 28-minute conference talk from RailsConf 2024. Dive into Andy Waite's presentation on leveraging runtime information to improve editor features beyond static code analysis. Learn how Ruby LSP Rails extracts crucial data about databases, migrations, and routes directly from your application's runtime environment. Discover techniques for extending Ruby LSP to support custom Rails features specific to your project, ultimately increasing developer happiness and efficiency. Gain insights into the dynamic nature of Ruby and Rails meta-programming, and how language servers can adapt to provide more intelligent code assistance.

RailsConf 2024 - A Rails server in your editor: Using Ruby LSP to extract runtime... by Andy Waite