Overview¶

In our application, we use Active Admin to manage the admin interface. Active Admin is a Ruby on Rails framework that allows us to create elegant and highly customizable admin dashboards with ease.

Benefits of Using Active Admin¶

• Quick Setup: Active Admin allows us to quickly set up an admin interface without writing much code.
• Customizable: We can easily customize the admin interface to fit our needs, including modifying views, adding filters, and customizing actions.
• Integrated with Rails: Active Admin integrates seamlessly with our Rails application, leveraging existing models and controllers.
• User-Friendly: The generated admin interface is user-friendly and provides a great experience for administrators.

Authentication¶

Active Admin uses Devise for authentication, ensuring that our admin interface is secure. We have configured Devise to handle user authentication, including login, logout, and password management. The authentication settings can be customized in the config/initializers/active_admin.rb file.

By default, the admin interface is protected by Devise, and only authenticated users can access it. This ensures that our admin data is secure and only accessible to authorized personnel.

Dev Visibility¶

Active Admin provides developers with the ability to view various data points of the system without needing to log in to the frontend application or use the Rails console. This visibility allows developers to quickly inspect and manage data, debug issues, and verify changes directly through the admin interface. This feature significantly enhances productivity and reduces the time required for development and maintenance tasks.