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What is Rails asset pipeline?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
It manages CSS, JS, and images in Rails apps.
Deep explanation
It compiles, minifies, and serves assets efficiently.
Real-world example
Bundling frontend assets in production.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring asset precompilation in production.
Follow-up questions
- What is Webpacker?
- What is Sprockets?