Alternative Approaches
While `request.original_url` is the most direct method, there are alternative approaches to achieve the same result.
`request.url`:
`request.url` returns the complete URL as well. However, it may differ from request.original_url in certain scenarios. For instance, if the request was forwarded through proxies or if the URL was modified during the request processing.
current_url = request.url
Using `url_for`:
If you’re working within views or helpers, you can use url_for to generate URLs based on route helpers. However, this method doesn’t directly fetch the current URL; instead, it generates URLs based on provided parameters.
current_url = url_for(params)
How to get the current absolute URL in Ruby on Rails?
In Ruby on Rails, fetching the current absolute URL can be essential for various tasks like redirecting users, generating links, or handling dynamic content. Fortunately, Rails provides straightforward methods to achieve this.
Table of Content
- Using `request.original_url`:
- Benefits of `request.original_url`:
- Alternative Approaches:
- Conclusion:
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