Hey folks,
I’m trying to add email functionality to my Rails app using Mailgun. But I’m kinda lost on the best way to do it. I’ve added the gem and set up some stuff, but I’m not sure about using a background job for it.
Some people told me to just use the Heroku add-on with minimal coding. I’ve got Devise set up already, so I don’t need the usual auth emails.
I’m also wondering if I should avoid triggering emails from ActiveRecord callbacks and do it from the controller instead. Does that make sense?
Oh, and one more thing - I want to send custom emails to all users (like updates or new feature announcements). Is Mailgun good for that too?
Any advice or good resources would be super helpful. Thanks a bunch!
Hey Ethan, I’ve been down this road before and can share some insights.
Mailgun is definitely a solid choice for Rails. For background jobs, I’d recommend using Sidekiq - it’s been a game-changer for me in handling email sends without blocking the main thread.
Regarding ActiveRecord callbacks vs. controller-triggered emails, I lean towards the controller approach. It gives you more control and makes the flow easier to follow.
For mass emails, Mailgun works great. I use it for our monthly newsletter and feature announcements. Just be mindful of your sending limits.
One tip: set up email templates in Mailgun. It’s saved me tons of time and keeps everything consistent.
Don’t forget to thoroughly test your email setup in different environments. I learned that lesson the hard way when our production emails weren’t going out, but everything looked fine in development.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any more specific advice.
yo ethan, mailgun’s pretty solid for rails. i’ve used it before. def go with sidekiq for background jobs, it’s a lifesaver. controller approach is better than callbacks, trust me. for mass emails, mailgun’s got u covered. pro tip: use letter_opener gem in development to catch email issues early. good luck man!
Ethan, integrating Mailgun with Rails is a solid choice. I’d suggest using ActionMailer with Mailgun’s SMTP settings for a straightforward setup. It’s reliable and scales well.
For background jobs, consider using ActiveJob with Sidekiq as the backend. This approach keeps your app responsive while handling email tasks asynchronously.
Triggering emails from controllers rather than ActiveRecord callbacks is generally a better practice. It provides clearer control flow and makes your code more maintainable.
Mailgun works great for sending custom emails to your user base. You can easily set up mailing lists and track open rates.
One crucial tip: always use environment variables for your Mailgun credentials. It’s safer and makes deployment across different environments smoother.
Remember to set up SPF and DKIM records for better deliverability. It might seem technical, but it’s worth the effort to ensure your emails land in inboxes, not spam folders.