SMRTR ProgrammingApr 6, 2025Daily.dev

Avoiding N+1 queries the Railsy way with strict loading

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Rails' strict loading feature helps prevent N+1 queries by raising errors when associations are accessed without preloading. This forces developers to use eager loading, improving application performance without additional dependencies. Strict loading can be enabled at model, association, or global levels, with various configuration options available for customization.

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