SMRTR ProgrammingMay 26, 2026Daily.dev

Rails 8 SolidCable: Database-Backed WebSockets Guide

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SolidCable replaces Redis as Rails 8's default ActionCable adapter, using database-backed polling for WebSockets. PostgreSQL users benefit from LISTEN/NOTIFY, handling 1000+ connections before AnyCable is needed.

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