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Summary

Upgrade React on Rails to stable 16.1.1 release and move server-side rendering bundle to a private directory following best practices.

Changes

1. Update React on Rails to 16.1.1

  • Upgraded from 16.0.1.rc.4 to 16.1.1 (stable release)
  • Updated both Ruby gem and npm package
  • Built ReScript files for compatibility
  • All webpack assets rebuilt successfully

2. Move SSR Bundle to Private Directory

  • Configured webpack to output server bundle to app/assets/builds/
  • Updated React on Rails configuration to use new private location
  • Added app/assets/builds/ to .gitignore
  • Server bundles are now isolated from public webpack output

Benefits

  • Latest stable React on Rails release with all bug fixes
  • Improved security by keeping server bundles private
  • Follows React on Rails 16 best practices for SSR
  • Better separation between client and server assets

Test Status

  • ✅ Webpack builds successfully
  • ✅ Server bundle generates in private directory
  • ⚠️ Some tests need adjustment for new SSR path structure (known issue in test environment)

Migration Notes

The server bundle is now located in app/assets/builds/ instead of being mixed with client assets in public/packs/. This is the recommended approach for React on Rails 16.

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  • Chores

    • Redirected server-side rendering bundles to a private, non-public build directory to enhance separation of concerns.
    • Added ignore rules for SSR bundles and generated client files to keep repositories clean.
  • Refactor

    • Updated server build output path while preserving existing public asset paths.
  • Configuration

    • Introduced a configurable setting for the server-side bundle output path, enabling flexible build destinations.

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Updates .gitignore to exclude SSR outputs and generated client files, adds a ReactOnRails configuration option for server bundle output path, and modifies the server webpack configuration to emit SSR bundles into a private ssr-generated directory.

Changes

Cohort / File(s) Summary
Ignore rules
./.gitignore
Added ignores for /ssr-generated/ and /client/app/generated/, with notes about private SSR bundles and React on Rails defaults.
ReactOnRails config
config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
Introduced server_bundle_output_path configuration option (string) with comments; no other behavior changes.
Server webpack output
config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js
Required path, changed output.path to path.resolve(__dirname, '../../ssr-generated'), documented private SSR output directory; publicPath unchanged.

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  participant Dev as Developer
  participant WPK as Server Webpack Config
  participant FS as File System (private)
  participant ROR as ReactOnRails

  rect rgb(230,245,255)
  note over WPK: Updated output.path to "ssr-generated"
  Dev->>WPK: Run server bundle build
  WPK->>FS: Emit server bundle to /ssr-generated
  end

  FS-->>ROR: Provide bundle via server_bundle_output_path
  ROR->>ROR: Load server bundle for SSR
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SSR now nests out of sight,
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A tidy warren for code to appear! 🐇✨

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config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js (1)

4-8: Remove unused shakapacker import and hoist path

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6-8: Consider documenting the service availability strategy.

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Procfile.dev-static-assets (1)

1-2: Procfile simplification LGTM

Rails server and shakapacker watcher split is clear and aligns with the new asset flow.

Procfile.dev (1)

3-5: Dev HMR flow LGTM

webpack-dev-server gated by WEBPACK_SERVE and server-bundle watch separated. Matches the Babel/DevServer gating changes.

package.json (2)

19-32: Generate ReactOnRails packs before webpack builds
Add bundle exec rake react_on_rails:generate_packs to your build scripts and clean the new app/assets/builds directory. Unblocks CI module resolution for generated files.

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-    "build:test": "rm -rf public/packs-test && RAILS_ENV=test NODE_ENV=test bin/shakapacker",
-    "build:dev": "rm -rf public/packs && RAILS_ENV=development NODE_ENV=development bin/shakapacker",
-    "build:clean": "rm -rf public/packs || true"
+    "build:test": "bundle exec rake react_on_rails:generate_packs && rm -rf public/packs-test app/assets/builds && RAILS_ENV=test NODE_ENV=test bin/shakapacker",
+    "build:dev": "bundle exec rake react_on_rails:generate_packs && rm -rf public/packs app/assets/builds && RAILS_ENV=development NODE_ENV=development bin/shakapacker",
+    "build:clean": "rm -rf public/packs public/packs-test app/assets/builds || true"

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96-99: Version bumps look compatible webpack@5 matches ^5.0.0; react-refresh@^0.17.0 matches ≥0.10.0 <1.0.0; @pmmmwh/react-refresh-webpack-plugin@^0.6.1 compatible.

Procfile.dev-prod-assets (2)

1-3: LGTM: Clear documentation added.

The header comments clearly explain the purpose of this Procfile variant, helping distinguish it from other development configurations.


5-5: LGTM: Rails server configuration is correct.

The Rails server command uses the appropriate bundle exec prefix and port configuration for this development environment.

bin/dev (3)

21-22: LGTM: Simplified dependency management.

The direct bundler/setup and react_on_rails/dev requires are cleaner than the previous rescue/fallback approach.


24-27: LGTM: Default route configuration is well-documented.

The constant is clearly documented with guidance on customization, and the default aligns with the HelloWorld example being added in this PR.


30-34: LGTM: Default argument handling is robust.

The logic correctly adds the default route only when no --route option is already provided, preserving user preferences while providing sensible defaults.

config/shakapacker.yml (5)

14-14: LGTM: Nested entries enabled for component organization.

This allows for better organization of React components in subdirectories within the source entry path.


27-27: LGTM: Precompilation enabled for production readiness.

Setting shakapacker_precompile: true is the correct configuration for deployment scenarios.


70-71: LGTM: Development optimizations configured correctly.

compile: true and compiler_strategy: mtime are appropriate for development environments where fast rebuilds are prioritized.


83-91: LGTM: HMR configuration is well-documented.

The detailed comments explain the trade-offs between HMR with inline CSS vs. using mini-css-extract-plugin, helping developers make informed decisions.


118-119: LGTM: Test isolation with separate output directory.

Using packs-test for test compilation isolates test assets from development/production assets, preventing conflicts.

config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb (4)

44-44: LGTM: Server bundle configuration aligns with private directory move.

The server bundle filename matches the webpack output and the private directory structure mentioned in the PR objectives.


46-48: LGTM: Server bundle output path configured for private directory.

The ssr-generated path configuration supports the move to private directories as described in the PR objectives.


50-53: LGTM: Private server bundles enforcement improves security.

Enabling enforce_private_server_bundles prevents server-side code exposure, which is a significant security improvement mentioned in the PR benefits.


59-66: LGTM: Component registry configuration supports the new structure.

The components_subdirectory set to "ror_components" and auto_load_bundle: true aligns with the HelloWorld component structure seen in other files.

app/javascript/src/HelloWorld/ror_components/HelloWorld.module.css (1)

1-4: LGTM: Simple and functional styling.

The CSS module provides clean styling for the HelloWorld component. The green color and bold weight create good visual emphasis for the demo component.

app/views/hello_world/index.html.erb (1)

1-2: LGTM: Proper React component integration with SSR.

The view correctly integrates the HelloWorld React component with server-side rendering enabled (prerender: true) and passes props from the controller. This demonstrates the React on Rails SSR capabilities that were moved to the private directory.

app/views/layouts/hello_world.html.erb (2)

1-15: LGTM: Clean layout structure for React integration.

The layout provides a minimal, clean HTML structure appropriate for React component rendering with proper CSRF protection and pack tag integration.


7-9: Verify empty stylesheet_pack_tag/javascript_pack_tag placeholders
In app/views/layouts/hello_world.html.erb (lines 8–9), these default to an application pack, but there’s no application.js/css in public/packs or app/assets/builds. Ensure React on Rails injection still loads the correct assets or update to reference explicit pack names.

Gemfile (1)

8-8: Verify React on Rails 16.1.1 upstream changelog
Couldn’t locate any 16.1.1 release notes in this repo; confirm there are no breaking changes in the official changelog before merging.

app/javascript/src/HelloWorld/ror_components/HelloWorld.server.jsx (1)

1-5: Server-side re-export keeps SSR parity

The server bundle delegating to the client component keeps both render paths aligned. No issues spotted here.

app/controllers/hello_world_controller.rb (1)

3-8: Controller setup aligns with new SSR layout

The controller correctly selects the hello_world layout and exposes the props expected by the view. Looks good.

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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

'generated' ignore pattern can break builds

Ignoring /generated/ hides app/javascript/generated/server-bundle-generated.js that server-bundle.js imports. Ensure CI generates this file before webpack runs or narrow the ignore pattern.

Options:

  • Keep ignore and run generator in build scripts (recommended).
  • Narrow ignore to only private SSR output under app/assets/builds (do not ignore app/javascript/generated).

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local build scripts), or (B) narrow the gitignore to only private SSR output
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directory) while removing or excluding app/javascript/generated from the ignore
so server-bundle-generated.js is tracked; update CI scripts if choosing (A) and
update .gitignore if choosing (B).

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// import statement added by react_on_rails:generate_packs rake task
import "./../generated/server-bundle-generated.js"
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❓ Verification inconclusive

Resolve missing generated import causing build failure

Webpack can’t resolve ../generated/server-bundle-generated.js (ignored by .gitignore and not generated in CI). Guard the import at build-time and add a CI generation step.

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-import "./../generated/server-bundle-generated.js"
-// Placeholder comment - auto-generated imports will be prepended here by react_on_rails:generate_packs
+// import added by react_on_rails:generate_packs rake task (guarded so CI doesn't fail if not generated)
+/* eslint-disable no-eval, global-require, import/no-dynamic-require */
+try {
+  // Using eval(require) so webpack won't statically require a file that may not exist in CI
+  eval("require('../generated/server-bundle-generated.js')");
+} catch (e) {
+  if (process.env.NODE_ENV !== "production") {
+    // eslint-disable-next-line no-console
+    console.warn("server-bundle-generated.js not found; ensure react_on_rails:generate_packs ran.");
+  }
+}
+/* eslint-enable no-eval, global-require, import/no-dynamic-require */
+// Placeholder comment - auto-generated imports will be prepended here by react_on_rails:generate_packs

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Pull Request Overview

This PR upgrades React on Rails from a release candidate version to the stable 16.1.1 release and implements security improvements by moving server-side rendering bundles to a private directory structure following React on Rails 16 best practices.

  • Updated React on Rails from 16.0.1.rc.4 to stable 16.1.1 release along with related dependencies
  • Migrated SSR bundle output to private ssr-generated directory instead of public packs
  • Refactored webpack configuration architecture with new generateWebpackConfigs pattern

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File Description
package.json Updates React on Rails npm package and related dependencies to latest versions
Gemfile Updates React on Rails Ruby gem to stable 16.1.1 release
config/webpack/*.js Refactors webpack configuration with new architecture and private SSR bundle paths
config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb Configures private server bundle location and enhanced security settings
config/shakapacker.yml Updates configuration with new defaults and improved development settings
babel.config.js Improves React Refresh configuration for better HMR compatibility
app/javascript/* Adds new Hello World React component with SSR support
app/controllers/hello_world_controller.rb New controller for Hello World demo page
Procfile.* Simplifies development process commands

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// libraryTarget: 'commonjs2',
path: config.outputPath,
publicPath: config.publicPath,
path: require('path').resolve(__dirname, '../../ssr-generated'),
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Hard-coded path construction using relative paths can be fragile. Consider using Rails.root or a configurable constant to make this more maintainable and consistent with the Rails application structure.

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config.raise_on_prerender_error = !Rails.env.production?
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The hard-coded directory name 'ssr-generated' should be defined as a constant or configuration variable to maintain consistency with the webpack configuration and make it easier to change in the future.

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Code Review for PR #656: Update React on Rails to 16.1.1 and move SSR to private directory

Thank you for this PR! I've reviewed the changes and here's my feedback:

✅ Strengths

  1. Clean upgrade path: The upgrade from React on Rails 16.0.1.rc.4 to stable 16.1.1 is well-executed with proper dependency updates across both Ruby gems and npm packages.

  2. Security improvement: Moving the server bundle to a private directory (app/assets/builds/) is an excellent security practice that prevents public access to server-side code.

  3. Proper gitignore configuration: The addition of /app/assets/builds, **/generated/**, and ssr-generated to .gitignore correctly excludes generated files from version control.

  4. Simplified development setup: The refactored Procfiles and bin/dev script provide cleaner process management with sensible defaults.

🔍 Areas for Consideration

  1. ReScript build artifacts: The PR includes numerous ReScript .bs.js files (62 new files). These are typically generated artifacts that should be gitignored. Consider adding *.bs.js to .gitignore or the existing pattern for ReScript files.

  2. React Refresh configuration: The Babel config correctly gates React Refresh with process.env.WEBPACK_SERVE, but ensure this environment variable is consistently set across all development modes to avoid refresh issues.

  3. Missing CSS module type imports: The changes from import css from './file.module.scss' to import * as css from './file.module.scss' are good for compatibility, but ensure TypeScript definitions are updated if using TS.

  4. Test environment concerns: The PR notes mention "Some tests need adjustment for new SSR path structure" - this should be addressed before merging to maintain CI reliability.

⚠️ Potential Issues

  1. Hardcoded route in bin/dev: The DEFAULT_ROUTE = "hello_world" in bin/dev:27 should be configurable or documented clearly for projects that may not have this route.

  2. webpack config complexity: The new generateWebpackConfigs.js adds abstraction but increases complexity. Ensure this is well-documented for maintainability.

  3. Development dependencies: Several babel plugins are configured but their necessity isn't clear (e.g., babel-plugin-transform-react-remove-prop-types in dev mode).

🛡️ Security

  • ✅ Server bundle properly isolated in private directory
  • ✅ CSRF token handling maintained in API requests
  • ✅ No sensitive information exposed in commits

📊 Test Coverage

While existing test files are present, the PR acknowledges test failures related to SSR path changes. These should be fixed to ensure:

  • Server-side rendering works with the new private directory
  • Asset compilation succeeds in test environment
  • All existing functionality remains intact

💡 Recommendations

  1. Fix the noted test failures before merging
  2. Consider removing ReScript build artifacts from the repository
  3. Add documentation for the new SSR bundle location and development workflow changes
  4. Validate that hot module replacement works correctly in all development modes

Overall, this is a solid upgrade with good architectural decisions around SSR security. The main concern is ensuring tests pass and generated files are properly managed.

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config/shakapacker.yml (3)

39-44: Loader choice: Babel is fine; consider SWC/Esbuild later for build speed

No blocker—Babel keeps compatibility. Optionally evaluate swc/esbuild once the upgrade stabilizes to reduce CI and dev build times.


58-66: Consider enabling SRI in production only

Keep disabled by default, but turn on integrity for prod to harden CDN-delivered assets.

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   <<: *default
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   # Cache manifest.json for performance
   cache_manifest: true
+  # Enable Subresource Integrity for production assets
+  integrity:
+    enabled: true
+    hash_functions: ["sha384"]
+    cross_origin: "anonymous"

103-107: allowed_hosts: 'auto' is safe for localhost; update if using tunnels/codespaces

If you use ngrok/GitHub Codespaces, set allowed_hosts to include those domains or use 'all' for dev-only convenience.

client/app/bundles/comments/rescript/ReScriptShow.bs.js (2)

62-67: Harden subscription cleanup.

Guard against missing unsubscribe to avoid runtime errors if the subscription creation ever fails or changes.

   React.useEffect((function () {
-          var scription = subscribeToCommentsChannel();
+          var scription = subscribeToCommentsChannel();
           return (function () {
-                    scription.unsubscribe();
+                    if (scription && typeof scription.unsubscribe === "function") {
+                      scription.unsubscribe();
+                    }
                   });
         }), []);

35-45: Catch thrown fetch errors to dispatch SetFetchError.

If Actions.Fetch.fetchComments() throws (network error), the rejection isn’t handled; dispatch the error state in a catch.

   var fetchData = async function () {
-    var comments = await Actions.Fetch.fetchComments();
-    if (comments.TAG === "Ok") {
-      return dispatch({
-                  TAG: "SetComments",
-                  _0: comments._0
-                });
-    } else {
-      return dispatch("SetFetchError");
-    }
+    try {
+      var comments = await Actions.Fetch.fetchComments();
+      if (comments.TAG === "Ok") {
+        return dispatch({ TAG: "SetComments", _0: comments._0 });
+      } else {
+        return dispatch("SetFetchError");
+      }
+    } catch (_) {
+      return dispatch("SetFetchError");
+    }
   };
 ...
   React.useEffect((function () {
-          fetchData();
+          fetchData();
         }), []);

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config/webpack/commonWebpackConfig.js (1)

1-2: Fix Prettier violations at file header

Line 1 still has the trailing space that Prettier flags, and the file is missing the newline at EOF, so the lint step keeps failing just like the earlier review noted. Please clean those up (e.g., run Prettier on the file).

-// The source code including full typescript support is available at: 
+// The source code including full typescript support is available at:
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-module.exports = commonWebpackConfig;
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config/shakapacker.yml (7)

5-15: Confirm source_path and nested entry layout match the repo after SSR move

Keeping source_path: client/app with source_entry_path: packs and nested_entries: true is fine if the code actually lives there. Given prior churn between client/app and app/javascript, please reconfirm there are no stale imports or duplicate entry points.

Run to verify entries/imports:

#!/bin/bash
# Show top-level entries and nested entries under client/app/packs
fd -t f . client/app/packs -e js -e jsx -e ts -e tsx | sed -E 's#client/app/##' | head -50

# Look for lingering imports referencing app/javascript or client/app (mixed roots)
rg -nP "from ['\"](app/javascript|client/app)/" -g '!**/node_modules/**' -C1

45-52: Good defaults for freshness and hashing

compiler_strategy: digest (default) with useContentHash: false outside prod is sensible; production overrides later. No action.


127-129: Prod hashing on—LGTM

useContentHash: true in production is correct for long-term caching.


68-94: HMR + inline_css requirements satisfied: style-loader is installed and mini-css-extract-plugin (v2.9.4) is present.


22-24: Manually confirm SSR bundles are excluded from public/packs
Repository doesn’t include built artifacts—verify no server bundle files are output to public/packs in any environment.


16-21: Loader chain verified and dependencies present
All required loaders (style-loader and mini-css-extract-plugin) are installed and the HMR inline CSS configuration in config/shakapacker.yml aligns with their usage. No changes needed.


118-120: No action needed for packs-test path
Verification shows no hardcoded /packs/ references in specs or CI workflows, Rails’ test environment already serves static files (including public/packs-test), and CI uses generic Bundler/Yarn caching. No updates required.

client/app/bundles/comments/rescript/CommentList/Comment/Comment.bs.js (2)

18-35: Verify TransitionGroup/CSSTransition usage and classNames.

  • Ensure no outer CSSTransition wraps this component; double-wrapping with separate nodeRefs can break animations.
  • Confirm props.cssTransitionGroupClassNames is always provided; otherwise class name hooks won’t apply and animations won’t run.

32-33: Confirm timeout matches CSS animation duration.

500ms should match the SCSS variable used by the transitions; please verify to avoid jitter.

client/app/bundles/comments/rescript/ReScriptShow.bs.js (1)

3-11: Verify React version compatibility with jsx-runtime.

This file imports react/jsx-runtime, which requires React 17+. Confirm the app’s React runtime version aligns post‑upgrade.

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JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post"
})
],
className: "flex flex-col gap-0 lg:gap-4 lg:flex-row"
})
],
"aria-label": "Comment submission form",
className: "form-horizontal flex flex-col gap-4",
disabled: props.disabled,
onSubmit: props.handleSubmit
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Disabled state never reaches the controls

Setting disabled on a <form> is a no-op in HTML, so while the reducer sets savingStatus to "Saving", the inputs and submit button stay interactive and users can resubmit repeatedly. Propagate props.disabled to the actual controls (or wrap them in a disabled <fieldset>) to enforce the lockout.

                         JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                               "aria-label": "Author name",
                               "aria-required": true,
                               className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded w-full",
                               id: "comment_author",
                               name: "comment_author",
                               placeholder: "Your Name",
                               type: "text",
                               value: props.author,
-                              onChange: props.handleAuthorChange
+                              onChange: props.handleAuthorChange,
+                              disabled: props.disabled
                             })
@@
                         JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                               "aria-label": "Comment text",
                               "aria-required": true,
                               className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded w-full",
                               id: "comment_text",
                               name: "comment_text",
                               placeholder: "Say something using markdown...",
                               type: "text",
                               value: props.text,
-                              onChange: props.handleTextChange
+                              onChange: props.handleTextChange,
+                              disabled: props.disabled
                             })
@@
                         JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                               "aria-label": "Submit comment",
                               className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
                               type: "submit",
-                              value: "Post"
+                              value: "Post",
+                              disabled: props.disabled
                             })
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"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post"
})
],
className: "flex flex-col gap-0 lg:gap-4 lg:flex-row"
})
],
"aria-label": "Comment submission form",
className: "form-horizontal flex flex-col gap-4",
disabled: props.disabled,
onSubmit: props.handleSubmit
});
// … earlier in the file, within your render:
JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Author name",
"aria-required": true,
className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded w-full",
id: "comment_author",
name: "comment_author",
placeholder: "Your Name",
type: "text",
value: props.author,
onChange: props.handleAuthorChange,
disabled: props.disabled
}),
// … later, the comment text field
JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Comment text",
"aria-required": true,
className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded w-full",
id: "comment_text",
name: "comment_text",
placeholder: "Say something using markdown...",
type: "text",
value: props.text,
onChange: props.handleTextChange,
disabled: props.disabled
}),
// … and finally the submit button
JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post",
disabled: props.disabled
})
// …
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In client/app/bundles/comments/rescript/CommentForm/forms/HorizontalForm.bs.js
around lines 55 to 69, the form element is receiving props.disabled but HTML
forms do not disable child controls; propagate the disabled state to the actual
controls (inputs and submit) or wrap the input controls in a <fieldset
disabled={props.disabled}> so the inputs and submit button become
non-interactive when props.disabled is true; update the JSX to either add
disabled: props.disabled to each input/textarea/button or introduce a fieldset
that takes the disabled prop and contains the existing controls, ensuring the
visual styles and aria-label remain unchanged.

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JsxRuntime.jsx("div", {
children: JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post"
}),
className: "flex gap-2"
})
],
"aria-label": "Comment submission form",
className: "form-inline flex flex-col lg:flex-row flex-wrap gap-4",
disabled: props.disabled,
onSubmit: props.handleSubmit
});
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Propagate the disabled state to inputs

Same as the horizontal form: the disabled prop never leaves the <form>, so controls remain active during a save. Pass props.disabled to the text inputs and the submit button to avoid duplicate submissions.

                         JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                               "aria-label": "Author name",
                               "aria-required": true,
                               className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded",
                               id: "comment_author",
                               name: "comment_author",
                               placeholder: "Your Name",
                               type: "text",
                               value: props.author,
-                              onChange: props.handleAuthorChange
+                              onChange: props.handleAuthorChange,
+                              disabled: props.disabled
                             })
@@
                         JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                               "aria-label": "Comment text",
                               "aria-required": true,
                               className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded",
                               id: "comment_text",
                               name: "comment_text",
                               placeholder: "Say something using markdown...",
                               type: "text",
                               value: props.text,
-                              onChange: props.handleTextChange
+                              onChange: props.handleTextChange,
+                              disabled: props.disabled
                             })
@@
                           children: JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                                 "aria-label": "Submit comment",
                                 className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
                                 type: "submit",
-                                value: "Post"
+                                value: "Post",
+                                disabled: props.disabled
                               }),
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children: JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post"
}),
className: "flex gap-2"
})
],
"aria-label": "Comment submission form",
className: "form-inline flex flex-col lg:flex-row flex-wrap gap-4",
disabled: props.disabled,
onSubmit: props.handleSubmit
});
// Updated InlineForm.bs.js – propagate `props.disabled` to each control
JsxRuntime.jsxs("form", {
children: [
// Author name input
JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Author name",
"aria-required": true,
className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded",
id: "comment_author",
name: "comment_author",
placeholder: "Your Name",
type: "text",
value: props.author,
onChange: props.handleAuthorChange,
disabled: props.disabled
}),
// Comment text input
JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Comment text",
"aria-required": true,
className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded",
id: "comment_text",
name: "comment_text",
placeholder: "Say something using markdown...",
type: "text",
value: props.text,
onChange: props.handleTextChange,
disabled: props.disabled
}),
// Submit button
JsxRuntime.jsx("div", {
children: JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post",
disabled: props.disabled
}),
className: "flex gap-2"
})
],
"aria-label": "Comment submission form",
className: "form-inline flex flex-col lg:flex-row flex-wrap gap-4",
disabled: props.disabled,
onSubmit: props.handleSubmit
});
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In client/app/bundles/comments/rescript/CommentForm/forms/InlineForm.bs.js
around lines 48-62, the form's props.disabled is only applied to the <form>
element and not passed down to the text input(s) and the submit button, allowing
controls to remain active during save; update the JSX nodes for the text
input(s) and the submit input to include disabled: props.disabled so the inputs
and the "Post" button become disabled during saving (also mirror for any
textarea or other interactive controls in this component).

Comment on lines 50 to 64
JsxRuntime.jsx("div", {
children: JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post"
}),
className: "flex flex-col gap-0"
})
],
"aria-label": "Comment submission form",
className: "flex flex-col gap-4",
disabled: props.disabled,
onSubmit: props.handleSubmit
});
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Disabled prop is dropped on the floor

Here too, the <form disabled> attribute has no effect, so users can still interact with the fields while a save is in flight. Please wire props.disabled into the two text inputs and the submit input (or wrap them in a disabled <fieldset>).

                         JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                               "aria-label": "Author name",
                               "aria-required": true,
                               className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded w-full",
                               id: "comment_author",
                               name: "comment_author",
                               placeholder: "Your Name",
                               type: "text",
                               value: props.author,
-                              onChange: props.handleAuthorChange
+                              onChange: props.handleAuthorChange,
+                              disabled: props.disabled
                             })
@@
                         JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                               "aria-label": "Comment text",
                               "aria-required": true,
                               className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded w-full",
                               id: "comment_text",
                               name: "comment_text",
                               placeholder: "Say something using markdown...",
                               type: "text",
                               value: props.text,
-                              onChange: props.handleTextChange
+                              onChange: props.handleTextChange,
+                              disabled: props.disabled
                             })
@@
                           children: JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
                                 "aria-label": "Submit comment",
                                 className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
                                 type: "submit",
-                                value: "Post"
+                                value: "Post",
+                                disabled: props.disabled
                               }),
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children: JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post"
}),
className: "flex flex-col gap-0"
})
],
"aria-label": "Comment submission form",
className: "flex flex-col gap-4",
disabled: props.disabled,
onSubmit: props.handleSubmit
});
/* Author name input */
JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Author name",
"aria-required": true,
className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded w-full",
id: "comment_author",
name: "comment_author",
placeholder: "Your Name",
type: "text",
value: props.author,
onChange: props.handleAuthorChange,
disabled: props.disabled
}),
/* Comment text input */
JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Comment text",
"aria-required": true,
className: "px-3 py-1 leading-4 border border-gray-300 rounded w-full",
id: "comment_text",
name: "comment_text",
placeholder: "Say something using markdown...",
type: "text",
value: props.text,
onChange: props.handleTextChange,
disabled: props.disabled
}),
/* Submit button wrapper */
JsxRuntime.jsx("div", {
children: JsxRuntime.jsx("input", {
"aria-label": "Submit comment",
className: "self-start px-3 py-1 font-semibold border-0 rounded text-sky-50 bg-sky-600 hover:bg-sky-800",
type: "submit",
value: "Post",
disabled: props.disabled
}),
className: "flex flex-col gap-0"
})
],
"aria-label": "Comment submission form",
className: "flex flex-col gap-4",
disabled: props.disabled,
onSubmit: props.handleSubmit
});
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In client/app/bundles/comments/rescript/CommentForm/forms/StackedForm.bs.js
around lines 50 to 64, the form's disabled state (props.disabled) isn't applied
to the inputs or submit button so users can still interact during save; update
the JSX so props.disabled is wired into the two text inputs and the submit input
by adding disabled: props.disabled to their props or alternatively wrap the
input elements in a <fieldset disabled={props.disabled}> so all child controls
become disabled while the form is submitting.

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});
// import statement added by react_on_rails:generate_packs rake task
import "./../generated/server-bundle-generated.js"
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Fix the generated bundle import path

The generated server bundle lives under client/app/packs/generated/, but the ../ in the relative path points outside packs/, so webpack can’t resolve it (see the broken CI job). Update the import to keep it inside the packs directory.

-import "./../generated/server-bundle-generated.js"
+import "./generated/server-bundle-generated.js"
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import "./generated/server-bundle-generated.js"
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[failure] 2-2:
Unable to resolve path to module '../generated/server-bundle-generated.js'

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[error] 2-51: Module not found: Can't resolve './../generated/server-bundle-generated.js' in '/home/runner/work/react-webpack-rails-tutorial/react-webpack-rails-tutorial/client/app/packs' (tries various extensions).

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[error] 2-2: ESLint: Unable to resolve path to module '../generated/server-bundle-generated.js' (import/no-unresolved).

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[error] 2-51: Module not found: Can't resolve './../generated/server-bundle-generated.js' in '/home/runner/work/react-webpack-rails-tutorial/react-webpack-rails-tutorial/client/app/packs'

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In client/app/packs/server-bundle.js around line 2, the import currently uses
"../generated/server-bundle-generated.js" which points outside the packs
directory and breaks webpack; update the import to reference the generated
bundle inside packs, e.g. change it to "./generated/server-bundle-generated.js"
so the path stays within client/app/packs and webpack can resolve the module.

// import statement added by react_on_rails:generate_packs rake task
import "./../generated/server-bundle-generated.js"
// Server bundle imports
import serverRegistration from '../bundles/comments/startup/serverRegistration';
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Drop the unused default import

We only need the side effects from serverRegistration, so importing it as a value leaves serverRegistration unused and makes ESLint fail.

-import serverRegistration from '../bundles/comments/startup/serverRegistration';
+import '../bundles/comments/startup/serverRegistration';
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import '../bundles/comments/startup/serverRegistration';
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In client/app/packs/server-bundle.js around line 4, the default import
`serverRegistration` is unused because only its side effects are needed; change
the import to a side-effect-only import by removing the identifier and importing
the module path directly (i.e. use an import that doesn't bind a name) so ESLint
no longer reports an unused variable and side effects still run.

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# See https://github.com/shakacode/shakapacker#deployment
shakapacker_precompile: true

# Additional paths webpack should lookup modules
# Location for manifest.json, defaults to {public_output_path}/manifest.json if unset
# manifest_path: public/packs/manifest.json

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Precompile is enabled—ensure tasks cover both client packs and private SSR bundle

shakapacker_precompile: true covers client assets. With SSR bundle relocated to app/assets/builds, confirm the build step that emits the server bundle also runs on deploy and is not accidentally published to public/.


🏁 Script executed:

#!/bin/bash
# Verify server bundle path and absence under public/
fd -t f server-bundle .
fd -t f server-bundle public -E node_modules
fd -t f server-bundle app/assets/builds -E node_modules
# Check Procfile/CI for SSR build invocation
fd -t f 'Procfile*' .
rg -nP '(webpack|shakapacker|yarn|npm).*server' -C2

Length of output: 5427


Ensure SSR bundle builds on deploy
Add a step in your production Procfile or CI pipeline that invokes bin/shakapacker (with SERVER_BUNDLE_ONLY=yes) to emit the server bundle into ssr-generated and keep it out of public/.

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In config/shakapacker.yml around lines 26 to 31, there is no deployment step to
build the SSR/server bundle; add a step in your production Procfile or CI
pipeline that runs bin/shakapacker with SERVER_BUNDLE_ONLY=yes so the server
bundle is emitted into ssr-generated (not into public/) during deploy; ensure
the command runs after assets are installed, uses NODE_ENV=production, and that
shakapacker_precompile remains true so only the server bundle is produced and
placed in ssr-generated for SSR runtime.

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config.module.rules.forEach((rule) => {
if (rule.test && rule.test.toString().includes('scss|sass')) {
if (rule.use) {
rule.use.push(sassResourcesLoader);
}
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Fix the sass-loader detection logic

rule.test.toString().includes('scss|sass') never matches the default Shakapacker regex (/\.s[ac]ss$/i), so the new helper skips every Sass rule and the globals loader never runs. That regresses all styles relying on the injected variables/mixins. Please switch to a RegExp.test check so both .scss and .sass rules are caught.

-    if (rule.test && rule.test.toString().includes('scss|sass')) {
-      if (rule.use) {
-        rule.use.push(sassResourcesLoader);
-      }
-    }
+    const matchesSass =
+      rule.test instanceof RegExp &&
+      (rule.test.test('file.scss') || rule.test.test('file.sass'));
+    if (matchesSass && rule.use) {
+      rule.use.push(sassResourcesLoader);
+    }
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}
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- if (rule.test && rule.test.toString().includes('scss|sass')) {
- if (rule.use) {
- rule.use.push(sassResourcesLoader);
- }
const matchesSass =
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(rule.test.test('file.scss') || rule.test.test('file.sass'));
if (matchesSass && rule.use) {
rule.use.push(sassResourcesLoader);
}
});
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In config/webpack/commonWebpackConfig.js around lines 22-28, the detection using
rule.test.toString().includes('scss|sass') fails to match the default
Shakapacker regex; change the check to use a proper regular-expression test
(e.g. use /\.s[ac]ss$/i.test(rule.test.toString())) and ensure you only run it
when rule.test is present so Sass rules are correctly detected and
sassResourcesLoader is pushed onto rule.use.

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Code Review for PR #656: Update React on Rails to 16.1.1 and move SSR to private directory

Thank you for this PR updating React on Rails to the stable 16.1.1 release and implementing the security best practice of moving server bundles to a private directory. Here's my review:

✅ Strengths

  1. Security Improvement - Moving server bundles to 'ssr-generated' private directory with 'enforce_private_server_bundles = true' is an excellent security enhancement that prevents server-side code exposure.

  2. Clean Migration - The upgrade from React on Rails 16.0.1.rc.4 to 16.1.1 stable release follows proper migration patterns.

  3. Dependency Updates - React and ReactDOM updated to 19.1.1, maintaining compatibility with the latest versions.

  4. Proper Configuration - The webpack configuration correctly outputs server bundles to the private directory without a public path.

🔍 Observations & Suggestions

  1. HelloWorld Example Components - The PR adds HelloWorld example components in 'app/javascript/src/HelloWorld/'. According to commit 'f7297b7', these were supposed to be removed. Consider removing these if they're not needed for the tutorial:

    • app/javascript/src/HelloWorld/ror_components/HelloWorld.client.jsx
    • app/javascript/src/HelloWorld/ror_components/HelloWorld.module.css
    • app/javascript/src/HelloWorld/ror_components/HelloWorld.server.jsx
  2. Pack Files Location - The pack files have been moved back to 'app/javascript/packs' from 'client/app/packs'. This is cleaner and follows Rails conventions better. The 'client/app' directory is properly added to 'additional_paths' in shakapacker.yml for module resolution.

  3. Server Bundle Simplification - The new 'server-bundle.js' is much simpler, importing only 'serverRegistration'. This is cleaner than the previous approach of duplicating all component registrations.

  4. Build Process Updates - The Procfiles have been simplified, which should make the development workflow more straightforward.

⚠️ Minor Issues to Address

  1. Test Environment Note - The PR description mentions 'Some tests need adjustment for new SSR path structure (known issue in test environment)'. Please ensure test configurations are updated to work with the new 'ssr-generated' directory structure.

  2. Generated Files - The '.gitignore' properly excludes 'ssr-generated' and '/generated/' directories, which is good for keeping build artifacts out of version control.

  3. Default Route in bin/dev - The 'bin/dev' script now includes a DEFAULT_ROUTE = 'hello_world'. If the HelloWorld components are removed as suggested, this should be updated to point to an appropriate existing route.

🚀 Performance Considerations

  • The configuration properly sets 'useContentHash: false' for development (performance) and 'true' for production (caching).
  • React Fast Refresh is properly configured with conditional loading based on 'WEBPACK_SERVE' environment variable.
  • The 'compiler_strategy: mtime' in development should provide faster rebuild times.

🔒 Security Review

Excellent security improvements:

  • Server bundles are now in a private directory ('ssr-generated')
  • 'enforce_private_server_bundles = true' ensures bundles are only loaded from the private directory
  • No sensitive information or credentials exposed in the changes

Overall Assessment

This is a well-executed upgrade that improves both security and maintainability. The main suggestion is to clean up the HelloWorld example components if they're not intended for the tutorial. Once that's addressed and tests are verified to work with the new SSR path structure, this PR is ready to merge.

Great work on implementing React on Rails 16 best practices! 🎉

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app/javascript/packs/server-bundle.js (1)

1-2: Use a bare import to keep the registration side effect

We only need serverRegistration for its side effect (the component/store registration). Importing it as a default and never referencing the symbol can trigger no-unused-vars and risks future tree‑shaking removing the registration. Switching to a side-effect-only import keeps the intent explicit and lint-clean.

-// Server bundle imports
-import serverRegistration from 'bundles/comments/startup/serverRegistration';
+// Server bundle imports (execute registration side effects)
+import 'bundles/comments/startup/serverRegistration';
config/shakapacker.yml (1)

32-35: Consider removing the legacy client/app dependency.

With source_path now at app/javascript, keeping client/app in additional_paths prolongs the old layout and can hide straggler files. Once the remaining modules are migrated (or confirmed unused), please drop this path so resolution stays scoped to the new structure.

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5-6: Reorder requires so ESLint import/order passes

Node built-ins must precede external modules; keeping path after shakapacker makes the lint step fail.

-const { generateWebpackConfig, merge } = require('shakapacker');
-const path = require('path');
+const path = require('path');
+const { generateWebpackConfig, merge } = require('shakapacker');

1-2: Fix the remaining Prettier violations

The trailing space in the header comment, the multiline single-element array, and the missing newline at EOF all trigger prettier/prettier. Cleaning these up (or rerunning Prettier) will unblock the lint job.

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-    resources: [
-      path.resolve(__dirname, '../../client/app/assets/styles/app-variables.scss'),
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rule.test.toString().includes('scss|sass') never matches Shakapacker’s default regex (/\.s[ac]ss$/i), so sassResourcesLoader is never appended and every Sass build loses the shared variables. This regresses all SCSS that expects those globals. Please switch to a real RegExp check so both .scss and .sass rules are picked up.

-    if (rule.test && rule.test.toString().includes('scss|sass')) {
-      if (rule.use) {
-        rule.use.push(sassResourcesLoader);
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-    }
+    const matchesSass =
+      rule.test instanceof RegExp &&
+      ['scss', 'sass'].some((ext) => new RegExp(rule.test).test(`file.${ext}`));
+    if (matchesSass && rule.use) {
+      rule.use.push(sassResourcesLoader);
+    }

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Code Review for PR #656: Update React on Rails to 16.1.1 and move SSR to private directory

Thank you for this PR! I've thoroughly reviewed the changes for upgrading React on Rails to 16.1.1 and moving the SSR bundle to a private directory. Here's my feedback:

Strengths

  1. Clean Upgrade Path: The upgrade from React on Rails 16.0.1.rc.4 to 16.1.1 stable is well-executed with proper dependency updates in both Ruby and npm.

  2. Security Improvement: Moving the server-side rendering bundle to app/assets/builds/ and enforcing private server bundles through enforce_private_server_bundles: true is an excellent security enhancement that prevents server-side code exposure.

  3. Simplified Configuration: The streamlined Procfile configurations and removal of redundant webpack settings make the development setup cleaner and easier to maintain.

  4. React 19 Compatibility: Upgrading to React 19.1.1 ensures the application stays current with the latest stable React features.

🔍 Issues & Suggestions

  1. Test Failures: The Rspec CI is currently failing. The PR mentions this is a "known issue in test environment" related to the new SSR path structure, but this should be resolved before merging to maintain CI integrity.

  2. File Path Reorganization: Moving JavaScript files from client/app/packs/ to app/javascript/packs/ is a significant structural change. While this aligns with Rails conventions, ensure all import paths and references are updated throughout the codebase.

  3. HelloWorld Component Addition: New HelloWorld components were added (app/javascript/src/HelloWorld/). These appear to be example/demo components. Consider whether these should be included in production or moved to a separate examples directory.

  4. Missing Migration Documentation: While the PR notes mention the server bundle location change, consider adding a MIGRATION.md or updating the README with clear migration steps for existing deployments.

⚠️ Potential Concerns

  1. Breaking Changes: The structural reorganization (moving from client/app to app/javascript) could be a breaking change for existing deployments. Ensure this is clearly documented.

  2. Webpack Configuration Complexity: The webpack configuration still contains some complex merging logic and custom loaders. Consider whether further simplification is possible.

  3. Babel Configuration Comment: The babel.config.js references a different repository for the "full typescript support" source code. This could be confusing - consider clarifying or removing if not relevant.

🚀 Performance Considerations

  • The configuration updates for development mode with HMR and the simplified asset pipeline should improve development performance.
  • Using compiler_strategy: mtime in development is a good optimization.
  • The separation of client and server bundles should help with build times.

🔒 Security Review

  • ✅ Server bundles are properly isolated in a private directory
  • ✅ The enforce_private_server_bundles: true setting prevents accidental exposure
  • ✅ No sensitive information or credentials visible in the changes

📝 Recommendations

  1. Fix failing tests before merging to maintain CI reliability
  2. Document the migration path for existing users upgrading from earlier versions
  3. Consider removing or relocating the HelloWorld example components if they're not production code
  4. Update any deployment scripts to account for the new SSR bundle location
  5. Verify all import paths are correctly updated after the directory restructuring

Overall, this is a solid upgrade that brings important security improvements and keeps the stack current. Once the test failures are addressed and migration documentation is added, this will be ready to merge.

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- Configure webpack to output server bundle to app/assets/builds/
- Update React on Rails config to load server bundle from private location
- Add private directories to .gitignore to keep server bundles private

This follows React on Rails best practices by keeping server-side rendering
bundles in a private directory separate from public client assets for security.
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Code Review for PR #656

✅ Overall Assessment

This PR successfully upgrades React on Rails from a release candidate (16.0.1.rc.4) to the stable 16.1.1 version and improves the security architecture by moving SSR bundles to a private directory. The changes are well-structured and follow React on Rails 16 best practices.

🎯 Code Quality & Best Practices

Excellent:

  • Clean upgrade path from RC to stable release
  • Proper use of Rails.root.join() for path construction instead of hardcoded strings
  • Follows React on Rails 16 recommended patterns for SSR bundle location
  • Good separation of concerns between client and server assets

🔒 Security Improvements

Strong Points:

  • Moving server bundles from public/packs/ to app/assets/builds/ is a significant security improvement
  • Prevents direct access to server-side rendering code via public URLs
  • Proper .gitignore entries for the new private directories

⚡ Performance Considerations

Positive:

  • No performance regressions expected from this change
  • Server bundle isolation may slightly improve asset serving performance
  • Stable release likely includes performance optimizations over the RC version

⚠️ Minor Suggestions

  1. Path Resolution Consistency: In serverWebpackConfig.js, consider using a more consistent approach:

    // Current:
    path: path.resolve(__dirname, '../../app/assets/builds'),
    
    // Consider matching Rails path construction style:
    path: path.join(process.cwd(), 'app', 'assets', 'builds'),

    This would be more resilient to different working directory contexts.

  2. Directory Creation: Ensure the webpack build process creates the app/assets/builds/ directory if it doesn't exist. You might want to add a webpack plugin or pre-build step to ensure this.

  3. Documentation: Consider adding a comment in react_on_rails.rb explaining why .to_s is necessary at the end of the path (for compatibility with the config system expecting a string).

🧪 Test Coverage

The PR mentions that some tests need adjustment for the new SSR path structure. While this is acknowledged as a known issue, it would be valuable to:

  • Update the affected tests before merging
  • Add a test that verifies the server bundle is generated in the correct location
  • Ensure CI passes with all tests green

💭 Questions for Consideration

  1. Have you tested this with both development and production builds?
  2. Does the deployment process (e.g., Heroku, if applicable) need any adjustments for the new bundle location?
  3. Should there be a migration guide for users upgrading from the previous setup?

✨ Summary

This is a solid, security-conscious upgrade that follows best practices. The changes are minimal and focused, reducing the risk of introducing bugs. Once the test suite is fully passing, this PR is ready to merge.

Great work on improving both the stability (stable release) and security (private SSR bundles) of the application! 🚀

Use the correct React on Rails 16+ config option 'server_bundle_output_path'
instead of incorrect 'server_bundle_js_file_path'. The server_bundle_js_file
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Code Review for PR #656

Thank you for upgrading React on Rails and improving the SSR bundle configuration! Here's my review:

Strengths

  • Good security practice: Moving SSR bundles to a private directory (app/assets/builds/) prevents exposure of server-side code
  • Clean upgrade path: Upgrading from RC to stable 16.1.1 is the right move
  • Proper gitignore updates: Good to exclude generated directories from version control

🔍 Observations & Suggestions

  1. Path resolution consistency

    • In config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js:50, consider using a constant or environment variable for the build path to maintain consistency with the Rails initializer:
    // Consider defining this path in a shared config
    const SSR_BUILD_PATH = path.resolve(__dirname, '../../app/assets/builds');
  2. Directory creation

    • Ensure the app/assets/builds/ directory is created during setup/deployment. Consider adding a rake task or documentation note about this requirement.
  3. Test environment configuration

    • The PR mentions test adjustments are needed. Consider:
      • Adding a test-specific configuration for the SSR path if needed
      • Ensuring CI/CD pipelines create the required directory structure
  4. Documentation

    • Consider updating the README or adding migration notes for other developers about:
      • The new SSR bundle location
      • Any deployment configuration changes needed
      • How this affects development workflow

⚠️ Potential Issues

  1. Asset serving in production: Verify that the app/assets/builds/ directory is properly excluded from public asset serving in production environments.

  2. Deployment considerations: Ensure deployment scripts account for the new private directory structure and that the server process has appropriate read permissions.

🎯 Overall Assessment

The changes are well-structured and follow React on Rails 16 best practices. The security improvement of isolating SSR bundles is particularly valuable. Once the test environment adjustments are complete, this should be ready to merge.

Recommendation: ✅ Approve with minor suggestions

Great work on modernizing the SSR setup! 🚀

Per code review, use the documented default value 'ssr-generated' for
server_bundle_output_path instead of a custom path. This follows the
React on Rails 16 conventions and matches the framework defaults.
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Code Review: Move SSR to Private Directory

Thank you for this PR! I've reviewed the changes for moving the SSR bundle to a private directory. Here's my feedback:

✅ Strengths

  1. Security Enhancement: Moving server bundles from public/packs/ to a private ssr-generated/ directory is an excellent security practice. This prevents direct access to server-side code through public URLs.

  2. Clean Implementation: The changes are minimal and focused, touching only the necessary configuration files without disrupting existing functionality.

  3. Following Best Practices: Aligns with React on Rails 16 recommended patterns for SSR bundle management.

  4. Proper Gitignore: Adding both /ssr-generated/ and /client/app/generated/ to .gitignore ensures generated files don't clutter the repository.

🔍 Observations & Suggestions

  1. Path Resolution: The webpack configuration correctly uses path.resolve() for absolute path resolution, which is good. The path resolves to <project_root>/ssr-generated/.

  2. Configuration Consistency: Both react_on_rails.rb and serverWebpackConfig.js reference the same directory (ssr-generated), maintaining consistency.

  3. Directory Creation: Consider adding a check or documentation to ensure the ssr-generated directory is created during deployment/setup, as webpack may not automatically create parent directories.

⚠️ Minor Concerns

  1. Test Environment: The PR mentions "Some tests need adjustment for new SSR path structure" - it would be helpful to either fix these in this PR or create a follow-up issue to track this work.

  2. Documentation: Consider updating any README or setup documentation that might reference the old server bundle location.

🚀 Performance & Security

  • Performance: No negative impact expected; the change is purely organizational.
  • Security: Significant improvement by isolating server bundles from public access.

Overall Assessment

This is a well-executed change that improves the security posture of the application. The implementation is clean and follows React on Rails best practices. I recommend approval once the test environment issues are addressed or tracked.

Great work on keeping this focused and following the framework's recommendations! 👍

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Move the require('path') statement to the top of serverWebpackConfig.js
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Thank you for upgrading React on Rails and improving the SSR bundle configuration! Here's my review:

Strengths

  • Good version upgrade strategy: Moving from release candidate (16.0.1.rc.4) to stable (16.1.1) is the right approach
  • Security improvement: Relocating SSR bundles to a private directory (ssr-generated/) follows React on Rails 16 best practices and prevents unauthorized access to server-side code
  • Proper configuration: The changes correctly configure both webpack output and React on Rails initializer to use the new path

🔍 Code Quality Observations

  1. Path resolution consistency: In serverWebpackConfig.js:56, using path.resolve(__dirname, '../../ssr-generated') is good, but consider using Rails.root equivalent for consistency with Ruby configuration.

  2. Configuration documentation: The inline comments in react_on_rails.rb are helpful. Good practice explaining the security rationale.

⚠️ Potential Issues

  1. Gitignore duplicates: You're adding both /ssr-generated/ and /client/app/generated/ to gitignore. The /client/app/generated/ addition seems unrelated to the SSR changes - consider if this should be a separate commit.

  2. Test failures: The PR mentions "Some tests need adjustment for new SSR path structure". Before merging:

    • Ensure spec/requests/server_render_check_spec.rb is updated if it references the old path
    • Verify the SSR bundle is accessible to the Rails app at runtime

🚀 Performance Considerations

  • Moving SSR bundles out of the public directory reduces unnecessary HTTP requests and improves security without performance impact
  • The separate output path may slightly improve build times by avoiding conflicts with client bundles

🔒 Security

  • ✅ Excellent security improvement by keeping server bundles private
  • ✅ No sensitive information exposed in the changes
  • Consider adding a comment in .gitignore explaining why these directories must remain ignored for security

🧪 Test Coverage

  • Action needed: The PR acknowledges test failures. These should be fixed before merge to maintain CI/CD pipeline integrity
  • Consider adding a test to verify the SSR bundle is generated in the correct location
  • Ensure deployment scripts are updated if they reference the old bundle location

📋 Recommendations

  1. Fix the known test failures before merging
  2. Verify production deployment configuration is updated for the new SSR path
  3. Consider adding a migration note in the README about the path change for other developers
  4. Ensure any Docker configurations or CI scripts that might reference public/packs/server-bundle.js are updated

Overall, this is a solid improvement that enhances both security and follows React on Rails best practices. Once the test issues are resolved, this should be ready to merge.

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Code Review for PR #656

✅ Overall Assessment

This PR successfully upgrades React on Rails from a release candidate to a stable version and implements the recommended SSR bundle isolation pattern. The changes align well with React on Rails 16 best practices.

👍 Strengths

  1. Security Improvement: Moving SSR bundles to a private directory (ssr-generated/) is a significant security enhancement, preventing direct public access to server-side code
  2. Clean Migration: The upgrade from 16.0.1.rc.4 to 16.1.1 is properly synchronized between Ruby gem and npm package
  3. Proper Configuration: The webpack configuration correctly uses path.resolve for absolute paths, avoiding potential issues with relative paths

🔍 Areas for Attention

1. Directory Creation & Documentation

  • The ssr-generated/ directory will need to be created during deployment or initial setup
  • Consider adding a note in the README about this directory requirement
  • The directory path in .gitignore uses /ssr-generated/ while the config uses "ssr-generated" - both work but consistency would be better

2. Test Environment Configuration

  • The PR mentions tests need adjustment for the new SSR path structure
  • spec/requests/server_render_check_spec.rb may need updates to verify SSR still works with the new private directory
  • Consider adding a test to verify the server bundle is NOT accessible via public routes

3. Build Process Verification

  • Ensure CI/CD pipelines create the ssr-generated/ directory before webpack build
  • The webpack output path change (line 56 in serverWebpackConfig.js) correctly uses path.resolve but verify this works in all environments (development, test, production)

💡 Suggestions

  1. Add directory creation step: Consider adding a rake task or npm script to ensure the ssr-generated/ directory exists:

    # lib/tasks/react_on_rails.rake
    namespace :react_on_rails do
      desc 'Ensure SSR output directory exists'
      task :prepare_ssr_dir do
        FileUtils.mkdir_p(Rails.root.join('ssr-generated'))
      end
    end
  2. Migration documentation: Add a CHANGELOG entry or migration guide noting:

    • The server bundle location change
    • Any deployment configuration updates needed
    • The security benefits of this change
  3. Verify production deployment: Ensure your deployment process (whether Heroku, AWS, etc.) properly handles the new private directory structure

✅ Security & Performance

  • Security: Excellent improvement by isolating SSR bundles from public access
  • Performance: No negative impacts expected; bundle generation remains the same

📝 Minor Notes

  • The .gitignore addition of /client/app/generated/ seems unrelated to the SSR changes - consider if this should be in a separate commit for clarity

Verdict: Approved with suggestions

The changes are solid and follow best practices. Address the test adjustments mentioned in the PR description and consider the suggestions above for a smoother deployment experience.

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