Realtime Group Chat with Hotwire

The series focuses on developing a clean, functional chat interface using Hotwire capabilities.

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24m

5 Lessons | 1h 41m | Intermediate

24m

Handling New Messages with Turbo Streams

Feb 24, 2025 Pro

We explore the base application and create a turbo stream to append messages and reset the form. We then identify limitations in this approach, and outline necessary improvements for upcoming episodes.

23m

Message Form Handling with Stimulus

Mar 03, 2025 Pro

We take care of submitting a message without having to click the form button, and fix an issue we create in doing so around replacing the form. We end with planning our next steps.

21m

Stimulus Autoscroll and Broadcasting Messages

Mar 10, 2025 Pro

We handle scrolling the most recent message into view upon page load along with any new messages that come through while on the page. We also broadcast new messages so everyone stays up to date.