Here’s a list of the major new features in Rails v2.3 (most recent first):

Rails 2.3 Features

• Batched find
• Nested Model Mass Assignment
• HTTP Digest Authentication
• Dynamic Scopes
• Application Generators
• Rails Metal
• No More Formatted Routes
• Object.try
• Simplified render
• application.rb Becomes application_controller.rb
• Default Scoping

The next scheduled release appears to be the 3.0 release, the merger of Rails and Merb. The core team has alluded to at least a preview release to be ready by RailsConf 2009. Seems a bit aggressive for all the internal tinkering in store, but stay here for for the latest.

You should also check out the Rails 2.3 release notes for the ‘official’ rundown of new features for 2.3.

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