tag that performs the specified action submit when clicked. Here's the basic format of a button_to tag and its corresponding HTML form:As you can see, with button_to, you need to specify the action (in this case, "Delete"), followed by the path to the destination URL (post_path(@post)), and the method used for the action (method: :delete). When clicked, this button sends a DELETE request to the specified URL. button_to. And that's not all! button_to accepts other options such as :class, :disabled, and :form_class to customize the form element and its children.It's particularly useful for actions that require more than a simple link, such as creating or deleting records in a database. By default, button_to generates a form element with a hidden input for the method and a submit button with the specified label, making it easy to perform complex actions without having to write a lot of HTML and JavaScript code.Ah, button_to - another gem in the Rails toolbox! As we discovered earlier, button_to is a helper method that generates a form element with a specified action, which is executed when the button is clicked. By now you would know that the method's full syntax is even more powerful. The complete method signature includes additional parameters that allow you to customize button_to even further. Here's the full signature of the button_to method: **button_to**(name = nil, options = nil, html_options = nil, &block)Let's break it down.*name: This parameter is optional and represents the text that appears on the button. If no name is provided, the button_to method will use the URL as the button text. You can use a string, an image tag, or a combination of both as the name argument.*options: This parameter is optional and can take several forms. If it is a string, it is interpreted as the URL of the button's destination. If it is a hash, it can include a :controller, :action, and :id keys to specify the controller, action, and ID of the resource being linked to, respectively (Similar to link_to). Other options include :method to specify the HTTP method used for the action (e.g., :post, :put, :delete), and :data to specify additional data to be sent with the request.The options parameter of button_to can take a hash with additional options, like :params, which specifies any additional parameters to be sent with the request. Here's an example:Here, a form element is generated with an action of /articles/new and a method of post. The params option is used to add a hidden input field named "time" with the value of the current time. When the button is clicked, the form is submitted and the specified action is performed on the server.*html_options is an optional parameter of the button_to, Is nil by default and is used to add HTML attributes to the button's form and button tags. Here are some examples of using the various html_options:-:method: This option specifies the HTTP verb (delete) to be used for the form submission. Here's an example:-:disabled: This option generates a disabled button. Here's an example:-:data: This option is used to add custom data attributes. Here's an example:-:remote: This option allows the unnoticeable JavaScript drivers to control the form's submission behaviour. By default, this is an AJAX submit. Here's an example:-:form: This option is a hash of attributes to be added to the form tag. Here's an example:-:form_class: This option is used to specify the class of the form within which the submit button will be placed. Here's an example:-:params: This option is a hash of parameters to be rendered as hidden fields within the form. Here's an example:-&block is an optional parameter of the button_to. It is nil by default and can be used to generate custom content for the button. This is useful when you want to add an icon or other custom HTML to the button.This code will generate a delete button with an icon and the text "Delete". The block is used to generate the content of the button, which is then wrapped in a form that sends a DELETE request to the specified path when clicked. Get creative with your buttons and make them stand out!This will create a button with an image of a trash can that, when clicked, sends a DELETE request to the path specified by user_path(@user).Another example of button_to with a few options and html_options.So, what we have here is a button_to method that generates a form with a button inside. This button is used to generate a summary of a company's description using AI.The generated HTML code includes a form tag with a method of "post" and an action attribute set to the description_summary_company_path route. The method is overridden by the method option, which sets it to "patch" because most browsers don't support methods other than "GET" and "POST" when it comes to submitting forms. Amazingly, Rails works around this issue by matching other methods over POST with a hidden input named "_method", which is set to reflect the desired method patch.The HTML options include a class attribute, which sets the CSS class for the button to "btn bg-indigo-50 disabled:opacity-50". This will give the button a nice background colour and make it slightly transparent when disabled. I'm using TailwindCSS for styling.There is a data attribute with a disable_with key that sets the text to display when the button is clicked, which is "A short description summary in the making...". This helps to provide feedback to the user that the button is doing something.Finally, the generated HTML code includes a hidden input tag with a CSRF token authenticity_token is included to protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.Similar to link_to, Hotwire and its tools, can enhance button_to to create modern, interactive web applications. By default, button_to generates a form with a button that sends a POST request to the server when clicked. However, with Hotwire and the Turbo tool, button_to can be used to create smooth, fast user experiences without a full page reload.For example, let's say you want to create a button that sends a DELETE request to the server, with a confirmation dialogue for the user to approve. With Hotwire, you can use the data-turbo-confirm attribute to display a confirmation dialogue to the user, just like with link_to. Here's an example:When you click the button created with button_to, it will submit a DELETE request to the server and show a confirmation dialogue, similar to link_to. Then Turbo comes in, processes the server response, and voila! The page content is updated without any page refresh with little or no JavaScript.Well, well, well. We've been exploring the magnificent world of Rails navigation tools, and button_to is yet another powerful one. This incredible helper method allows us with minimal effort, you can create buttons that can perform a variety of actions such as submitting forms, sending requests to the server, and updating page content. button_to also supports various options such as method, params, class, and data, allowing for even more flexibility and customization. With the integration of Hotwire, button_to can provide users with a smooth and fast experience without the need for excessive JavaScript. Overall, button_to is a valuable addition to any Rails developer's toolkit.After all is said and done, link_to and button_to are both amazing helpers in the Rails world. With the help of Hotwire and Turbo, they offer fast and smooth navigation without needing to write tons of JavaScript. Whether you need to generate simple links or complex buttons, these helpers have got you covered. So, go ahead and use them to create your own magical and interactive web applications with ease!1- What is link_to and button_to in Rails?link_to and button_to are helper methods in Ruby on Rails that generate HTML links and buttons, respectively. They are commonly used in views to create hyperlinks and form submissions that send requests to the server.2- What is the difference between link_to and button_to?The main difference between link_to and button_to is that link_to generates a hyperlink that navigates the user to a new page, while button_to creates a form that submits a request to the server without navigating to a new page. However, both methods can be configured to use Ajax requests with Hotwire Turbo Drive in Rails 7, which is amazing!3- How do I use link_to and button_to in Rails?Both methods accept three required parameters: the link text or button label, the URL to which the request should be sent, and the HTTP method to use (GET, POST, PATCH, PUT, DELETE). link_to also accepts optional parameters for specifying attributes such as class, id, and data. button_to accepts similar optional parameters, such as method, remote, form_class, and params.4- How do I add a confirmation message to link_to and button_to?You can add a confirmation message to link_to and button_to by including the data: { confirm: "Are you sure?" } option. When the link or button is clicked, a confirmation dialogue box will be displayed with the specified message.*5- How do I add custom HTML to link_to and button_to? *You can use a block to add custom HTML to link_to and button_to. Simply wrap the link text or button label in a block and include any additional HTML or Ruby code inside the block. For example:6- Can I use link_to and button_to with Rails Hotwire?Yes, you can use link_to and button_to with Rails Hotwire by adding the data-turbo="false" attribute to the link or button. This will disable Turbo Drive for that link or button, and the request will be processed with a full page reload. Alternatively, you can configure link_to and button_to to use Turbo Drive for non-GET requests by default in Rails 7 and later versions.Templates let you quickly answer FAQs or store snippets for re-use. Are you sure you want to hide this comment? It will become hidden in your post, but will still be visible via the comment's permalink. 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