# Filters added to this controller apply to all controllers in the application. # Likewise, all the methods added will be available for all controllers. class ApplicationController < ActionController::Base helper :all # include all helpers, all the time before_filter :get_categories # See ActionController::RequestForgeryProtection for details # Uncomment the :secret if you're not using the cookie session store protect_from_forgery # :secret => 'ef3fe2f8d7741f219c6479a05973565c' def get_categories @categories = Category.find(:all) end end