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rails-destroy:tldr:a994d

rails-destroy: Destroy a model named Post.
$ rails destroy model ${Post}
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The command "rails destroy model ${Post}" is used in Ruby on Rails to remove a model called "Post" and its corresponding files and code.

Let's break down the elements of this command:

  • "rails": It refers to the Rails command-line tool.
  • "destroy": It is a command within Rails that is used to remove or delete existing code or resources.
  • "model": It specifies that the item we want to delete is a model. Models in Rails are used to represent database tables and handle data manipulation.
  • "${Post}": This is the name of the model we want to delete. The use of "${}" signifies that it is a variable, with "Post" being the value of that variable.

When you run this command, Rails will search for the "Post" model and all its associated files, such as migrations, tests, and the model file itself. It will delete these files, removing all traces of the "Post" model from the Rails application.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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