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ActiveRecord Attribute Normalization (Rails Plugin)
Data headaches. Being strict on your data can save you tons of time and headaches in dealing with your data down the road. The attribute normalizer rails plugin can help assist you with this.
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Attribute Normalizer: Now also in ruby gem flavor
Data headaches. Being strict on your data can save you tons of time and headaches in dealing with your data down the road. The attribute normalizer rails plugin can help assist you with this.
ActiveRecord Attribute Normalization (Rails Plugin)
Data headaches. Being strict on your data can save you tons of time and headaches in dealing with your data down the road. The attribute normalizer rails plugin can help assist you with this.
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