Ruby on Rails 8 and Hotwire : Build a Password Manager

Learn to build your own password manager! This comprehensive course guides you through creating a secure application, similar to 1Password and LastPass, to manage your online credentials. You'll develop a system for creating secure accounts and storing login information for all your favorite websites.

Here's what you'll master:

• Ruby on Rails 8 Full-Stack Development: We'll start by building a robust Ruby on Rails 8 web application, covering the fundamentals of full-stack development.
• Hotwire for Fast SPAs: Utilize Hotwire to create a lightning-fast Single Page Application (SPA), delivering a smooth user experience.
• Secure Data Encryption: Implement Active Record Encryption in Rails 8 to securely encrypt sensitive user data like usernames and passwords within your database.
• JSON API Development: Build a secure JSON API using Rails 8 and JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for robust user authentication. Learn how to issue expiring tokens for secure data retrieval.
• Google Chrome Extension Development: Extend your application's reach by creating a Google Chrome Extension.
• Chrome Extension API Mastery: Gain proficiency in the Google Chrome Extension API, including:
  • Local Storage: Efficiently store data within the browser.
  • Popup & Content Script Communication: Develop seamless interaction between extension components.
  • URL Retrieval: Dynamically retrieve URLs from active browser tabs.
  • Automatic Form Filling: Implement one-click login form autofill for ultimate convenience.

This course provides practical, hands-on experience in building a real-world application with modern web technologies.

Changelog:

• July 17, 2025 (Section 1 - Lesson 3): Updated SafePassExtension zip file to include missing assets.