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Introduction

In Ruby on Rails, associations are the glue that binds your models together. But what if a single model needs to connect with multiple other models, and not just one specific type? This is where polymorphic associations come in, offering a powerful and flexible way to structure your data relationships.

Understanding Polymorphism

Imagine a social media platform where users can post comments. These comments can be attached to various things: a status update, a photo, or even another comment. Defining a separate association for each possibility would be cumbersome and inflexible. Polymorphic associations come to the rescue!

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