In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are joined by the organizers of the Rocky
Mountain Ruby Conference, including Bekki Freeman, Spike Ilacqua, and Marty
Haught, discuss their experiences and the journey of building and sustaining the vibrant Ruby community in Colorado. They delve into the challenges and triumphs of organizing the Rocky Mountain Ruby conference, the importance of community meetups, and the inspiration behind their commitment to fostering connections among Ruby developers.
They also share their personal motivations, the intricacies involved in conference
planning, and the vital role of Ruby Central in supporting regional conferences. Hit
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In today’s eventful episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive into a range of tech topics, from the latest updates and issues with text editors, like Redactor, caching strategies, challenges of managing JSONB columns in databases, to debates on programming trends and outdated technology. They even share a few personal stories, including Jason’s prepper grandfather and his unique experiences as an officiant. There’s also some banter and jokes about sleep schedules, “Idiocracy,” and Bivy Bags. What’s a Bivy Bag? Hit download now to find out!
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In this episode, hosts Chris and Andrew sit down with Mike Dalessio, a seasoned Ruby developer and contributor to numerous open-source projects. Mike shares his journey from his early days with Ruby, including his contributions to Shopify and pivotal projects like Nokogiri and Mechanize. The conversation also delves into the challenges and innovations in HTML sanitization in Rails, the evolution of SQLite gems, and the significance of managerial experience in enhancing software development skills. The episode wraps up with insights into the continuous improvements and collaborative efforts in the Ruby community. Hit download to hear more!
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In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive deep into Ruby on Rails 7.2 discussions
and share their experiences with the new RC1 rate limited feature. The conversation
also covers the challenges of upgrading dependencies, the shift from asdf to mise for
faster language management and explores ways to simplify development workflows
with dev containers. There’s also a big debate on various testing methodologies,
comparing RSpec and minitest, and deliberate the merits and pitfalls of fixtures versus
factory libraries in maintaining robust codebases. Also, find out about Oaken, a hybrid
tool blending features of Fixtures, FactoryBot, and Fabricator. Hit download now!
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You don’t want to miss this episode of Remote Ruby as Jason, Chris, and Andrew mark the 20th anniversary of Rails by diving into an engaging and eclectic discussion. They kick off with social media dynamics, particularly the rebranding of Twitter to ‘X’ and how to manage online exposure to certain names, before reminiscing about their first Rails projects and how the framework shaped their programming journeys. The episode also delves into the new Rails authentication scaffolding, comparing it to Devise and discussing potential security issues and maintainability, as well as new features in Rails like Solid Queue and Solid Cache, aimed at improving background job handling. The conversation is both a celebration of Rails' legacy and a look ahead to its future innovations. Press download now to hear more!
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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Chris dive into the complexities of modern
web development, focusing on the challenges and frustrations with rich text editors,
front-end tools, and the intricate balance between server-side and client-side rendering.
Through their experiences, they highlight the evolving landscape of frameworks like
Rails, React, and Turbo, and express the ongoing need for better abstractions and
conceptual compression in JavaScript. They also touch on the struggles specific to
managing OAuth tokens, implementing reusable UI components, and the desire to
simplify development processes while maintaining productivity for small teams. Hit
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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reunite after six months to dive into the details of the upcoming RubyConf 2024 with program chairs Kinsey Durham Grace and Jim Remsik. The discussion covers various aspects of the conference, such as the emphasis on more technical talks, the introduction of several keynotes including Matz and Kent Beck, and the revival of the Madison Ruby conference.
Additionally, the episode highlights the Scholar and Guide Program, which aims to help newcomers at the conference. They also delve into the history of past Ruby and Rails conferences. Both Kinsey and Jim share their journeys and experiences within the Ruby community, outlining their vision for this year’s RubyConf in Chicago.
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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Chris catch up with a discussion on setting up a home office with new furniture, organizing hardware with a 3D printer, and dealing with nostalgia for old video games.
Then they delve into technical issues faced with the Postgres database on DigitalOcean, migrating to Crunchy Data, and adjusting web concurrency settings in Rails. They also share their experiences experimenting with Kamal for server deployment, the complexities of AWS configuration, and using DigitalOcean and Hetzner for app instances.
The conversation shifts to performance and error monitoring with Honeybadger Insights, the challenges of using Docker, and the potential of Kamal in streamlining deployments. They also touch upon the convenience of Passenger for beginners, and the key differences between Passenger and Sidekiq in terms of usage and business model.
The episode wraps up with a discussion on the importance of investing in a good office chair and mentions the Honeybadger integration for monitoring periodic jobs.
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In this episode, Chris and Andrew dive into the intricacies of tracking changes in Rails models using gems like Paper Trail and Audited. They discuss challenges faced in bulk actions like 'update all' and 'destroy all' that don't trigger Active Record callbacks. The conversation explores potential solutions, including overriding methods and using wrappers to ensure changes are logged efficiently without significant performance hits. They also touch upon mentorship and the importance of learning fundamental Ruby skills to master Rails development. The discussion also extends to experiences at RailsConf, the impact of community interactions, and reflections on career growth through continuous learning and mentorship. Press download now to hear more!
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In this episode, host Chris and his GoRails team, Collin Jilbert and Kent Crutchfield,
discuss the latest release of Rails 7.2, highlighting major new features like development
containers, browser version guard, and the new minimum Ruby version. They also
delve into community reactions, including some criticisms about Rails' speed and the
larger discourse around development priorities. The conversations emphasize the
importance of contributing to Rails, staying informed on updates, and promoting the
positive aspects of the Rails community. Hit download now to hear more!
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In this episode, Jason and Chris chat about their experiences at various RailsConf and
RubyConf’s. Then, they have deeper discussions on topics like transitioning from Single
Table Inheritance (STI) to delegated types in coding, addressing technical debts in
product development, and the challenges and strategies of implementing subscription
and one-time payment models. Additionally, there's a mention of the 2024 Ruby on
Rails Community Survey at Planet Argon that you can check out now. Hit download now
to hear more!
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In this episode of Remote Ruby, host Chris is joined by guests Kent Crutchfield and
Collin Jilbert, sharing their experiences and reflections from the recent RailsConf in
Detroit, MI. They discuss various aspects of the conference, including the engaging
talks, the announcement of RailsConf's impending conclusion in favor of focusing on
RubyConf and regional events, and their personal interactions with other attendees. The
episode highlights how RailsConf facilitated meaningful community interactions,
supported professional growth through the Scholars and Guides Program, provided
insights into the practical applications and potential of Ruby on Rails technology,
acknowledgements of the hard work behind RailsConf organization, and a call to
continue supporting Ruby Central. Press download to hear much more!
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In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reflect of their experiences of developing software, focusing on aspects such as the Fast and Furious franchise, writing in Ruby, React development, and grappling with OAuth 2.0 issues.
They dive into testing, specifically the challenges of maintaining a meaningful test suite and the revelations from addressing test suite problems.
A discussion on containerization touches on Docker and CI setup frustrations, while also exploring web accessibility standards and the potential of Web Components, specifically through the new Web Awesome project.
The conversation takes us through various technical and personal insights, highlighting the continual learning and adaptation inherent in software development. Press download to hear much more!
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In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew, along with their guest, Irina Nazarova, CEO of Evil Martians, engage in a candid discussion that covers the intricacies of using Rails and integrating it with technologies like React, and the challenges of marketing developer-facing products. The discussion also touches on open-core business models, the relevance of Docker in current tech companies, and the future of software deployment. Also, Irina touches on a new tool from Thoughtbot called Superglue, a new open source product called Skooma, and she invites listeners to come to RailsConf and some Ruby meetups in San Francisco coming soon. Press download to hear more!
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In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew kick things off sharing things from their
personal and professional lives, touching upon various themes such as the peculiarities
of working on Good Friday, the journey from late-night adventures to morning rituals,
and the complexities of parenting. The discussion also dives into programming topics,
such as issues with using Rails, Turbo, and Stimulus for web development, and
experiences with React components. They share personal stories about the Sin City
Ruby conference, including the challenges and highlights of Jason’s live coding during
his presentation, the dynamics of attending without a ticket, networking among
colleagues, and exploring casinos and the Hoover Dam. They also reflect on the
development and shortcomings of JavaScript frameworks, starting a debate on the
exploration of coding tools like Hotwire and Alpine. Hit download now to hear more!
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Today’s episode features a detailed discussion about the upcoming RailsConf 2024, its
programming, and significant updates in the Ruby community, particularly regarding
Ruby Central's contributions. Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive into a conversation with
guest, Ufuk Kayserilioglu, Engineering Manager at Shopify's Ruby Infrastructure Team,
who recently joined the board of Ruby Central and co-chairs RailsConf 2024. Ufuk
shares insights on the planned enhancements for the conference to make it more
practical and focused on Rails. He also highlights the formation of the Ruby Developer
Experience team at Shopify, aimed at improving developer experiences within the Ruby
ecosystem. The conversation further dives into the financial support for Ruby's open
source projects, such as RubyGems.org and the efforts to sustain and secure Ruby's
infrastructure. The conversation wraps up with details on RailsConf, an open invitation
for community interaction, and a teaser for special experiences awaiting in-person
attendees. Press download now to hear more!
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Join Chris and Andrew in this episode as they discuss their recent experiences and
challenges with software development projects. They cover a range of topics including
the impact of ADHD on productivity, troubleshooting coding issues, the intricacies of
working with React, caching problems, and the dilemmas faced when debugging and
deploying. They also dive into the variations of using Docker, optimizing CI/CD
pipelines, the potential of Rust for CLI applications, and reflect on their journey with
various programming tools and environments. Additionally, they touch upon the
development of Rails applications, the utilization of Docker containers for development
without installing Ruby or Rails, and considerations for multi-tenancy architecture. Press
download to hear more relatable stories and valuable lessons from Chris and Andrew!
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In this episode, we jump straight into a candid conversation with Jason, who
humorously contemplates how to kick things off, earning him the title of “recovering
podcaster” from Chris after a whirlwind month of Ruby discussions without him. We also
have the charming Andy Croll back, ready to dive into opinions, insights, and personal
stories. With RailsConf on the horizon, the conversation brings us to discussing Andy’s
role with Ruby Central and his efforts to revitalize the conference experience. As they
navigate through conference planning challenges and the spirit of the community that
defines the Ruby world, this episode promises a mix of laughter and encouragement for
RailsConf attendees, and an enthusiastic invitation from Andy to join what set to be a
memorable and engaging event. Press download now to hear more!
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In this episode, join Chris and Andrew as they kick things off with Chris’s rant about
computer hardware woes. Andrew contrasts this with tales of automation mishaps and
a firm stance on avoiding Windows, while Chris plans to leverage Proxmox for versatile
virtual machine testing. They touch on past experiences with Hackintosh, the merits of
various software management tools like Homebrew and asdf, and the intricacies of Rust
programming. They explore into the world of SQL learning and the hype around SQLite
and share tips for managing VS Code extensions and the quirks of using MacVim. The
conversation also covers the challenges and solutions for Dependabot configuration,
the business model behind AnyCable, and the lack of a killer app for Apple’s latest tech
offering. Hit download now to hear more!
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In today’s episode, Chris and Andrew tackle the eternal quandary of good versus evil
right out of the gate. Then they dive into the heart of tech talk with Andrew sharing his
candid challenges with React, to the struggle of getting code from the mind onto the
screen. They touch on the evolution of programming, reminiscing about the days of
DOS and games stored on floppy disks and reflecting on how ‘everything’ has been
critically designed by someone. They also share interesting insights about upgrades to
Rails and debugging, the efficiency of GitHub Copilot with JavaScript, the convolution of
JavaScript compared to Ruby, and the art of minimizing interruptions during coding flow.
There’s also a reflection on public speaking at conferences and the art of balancing
content and entertainment in presentations.
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In this episode, Chris and Andrew dive into the technical details of software deployment
and development tools. They begin by discussing “Campfire”, covering its deployment
process and the technicalities involved like SSH, Digital Ocean, and SSL. The
conversation then pivots to “Thruster”, a proxy accelerator for Rails Puma, weighing its
benefits and cost implications. They discuss productivity in software development,
Chris’s efforts to streamline payment processes, and share a bug-fixing learning
experience. The episode wraps up with a candid conversation about the balance
between complexity and simplicity in software maintenance, the philosophy of reducing
unnecessary complications, and they share a laugh over programming intricacies. Press
download now to hear more!
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Ever wondered how the 'less is more' philosophy could revolutionize your coding practice? We're back with a treasure trove of insights on paring down to amp up performance and maintainability in your projects. Kicking things off, we share our experiences in decluttering codebases, inspired by the simplicity that Elon Musk champions. From the transition in Jumpstart to Hurrocons from Font Awesome to embracing Rails defaults for the sake of newbies, it's all about enhancing learning curves and reducing complexity. And if you've been juggling with the art of productivity, the Para method by Tiago Forte might just be your next audiobook binge!
Transforming your home with smart automation isn't just a futuristic fantasy; it's a present reality that we dive into, discussing the ease and efficiency that smart devices bring to day-to-day life. Imagine controlling your home's ambiance and utilities with a simple voice command or a programmed routine; we chat about the marvels of voice-activated LEDs, the convenience of Home Assistant, and my personal plunge into the world of 3D printing. But it's not all play; we get technical about the Ruby 3.0 upgrade and the fine points of a JIT compiler, revealing the mix of excitement and challenge that comes with innovation.
Lastly, let's talk about the future of database architecture and job processing in Ruby on Rails. The conversation includes the adaptability offered by feature flags, the strides of ActiveJob with Rails 7.1, and the refreshing simplicity of Sucker Punch. We're eagerly awaiting what Rails 8 will unveil, especially as we look back fondly at early MongoDB days and speculate on SQLite's potential. Join us as we share our trials, triumphs, and the thrilling future ahead for Rails enthusiasts and developers alike.
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Imagine if you could master the art of marketing in the Rails development world, or understand the nuances of web application firewalls (WAFs)? Well, look no further. We had an insightful chat with Ryan and Mike from Wafers, who shared their journey in Rails development, security, and their unique marketing strategies. They spoke about their presence at Rails Sassalay and RailsWorld conferences, where they stood out with their code-themed Cards Against Humanity game and a custom Lego set of DHH's car. Quite the creative spark, wouldn't you agree?
Now, let's debunk a myth: developers hate marketing. Is that really true? Ryan and Mike argue that it's not about hating marketing, but about disliking inauthentic and irrelevant tactics. They brought this authenticity to their open-source web application firewall, Wafers, and their testing process was as real as it gets. They touched on the crucial role of WAFs in managing bot traffic and improving website security - knowledge that is valuable for businesses of all sizes.
Our conversation also took us down the challenging road of starting a company that leverages Redis for different ecosystems. We shared our experiences with Redis and Lua scripts, and the intricate decisions about memory usage and performance. But, it hasn't all been about the technical side. Ryan and Mike emphasized the importance of customer feedback in product improvement and how engineering can be a unique tool for marketing. At the end of the day, it's about creating a balance and finding what works best for your startup. So, whether you're a Rails developer, a security enthusiast, or a marketing aficionado, this episode promises to serve a feast of knowledge.
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Get ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of databases with our esteemed guest, Craig Kerstiens, a 12-year veteran of working with Postgres. From an unplanned stint as product manager for Heroku Postgres to the unique challenges he faced in marketing the platform to developers, Craig's story is as intriguing as it is enlightening.
Fasten your seat belts as we navigate through the terrain of user-friendly database experiences, the evolution of language in the tech industry, and the sometimes-dreaded realm of Postgres among developers. Do you ever wonder what makes a database experience user-friendly? Or perhaps you're curious about tightening security for your databases and the role of a solid database checklist for production? We're on hand to guide you through these essential topics, alongside insights into the importance of multi-tenancy in databases, and how a well-thought-out strategy can make all the difference.
But that's not all! We have a special treat for all you cocktail lovers out there - a delightful chat about our favorite Tiki bars, because who doesn't enjoy a good drink while contemplating databases? So, join us for an episode packed with technical insights, practical advice, and a dash of fun. Whether you're a tech aficionado or curious about how language evolves in the tech industry, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in and quench your thirst for knowledge (and perhaps a cocktail too)!
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Ever wondered why a seasoned software engineer would transition into becoming an author? Meet our guest for today, Andrew Atkinson, a software veteran who is about to launch his book focusing on database operations for Rails developers. Andrew's rich 15-year career as a software engineer has culminated in this exciting new venture, as he peels back the layers of database operations, specifically in the Ruby on Rails landscape.
In our lively discussion, we delve into the heart of relational databases - comparing the merits of Postgres and MongoDB, and when to use one over the other. Andrew demystifies the assumption that one necessarily needs multiple databases, discussing how Postgres could be potentially used as a catch-all solution. Not stopping there, we journey through the thorny terrain of data synchronization challenges across multiple databases and the treasures of transactional consistency.
Finally, we discuss the importance of performance optimization in Rails applications and the role of database internals. Andrew dispenses nuggets of wisdom on how to optimize Rails performance and database queries. We also talk about the benefits of strict loading in active record - a key player in avoiding the notorious n plus one query problem. Wrapping up our discussion, Andrew guides us to the Pragmatic Bookshelf where his upcoming book awaits all keen Rails developers. So, lean in and listen, as we uncover layers of database operations that could dramatically level-up your projects.
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What does it take to scale a successful podcast hosting platform and maintain happiness in a SaaS business? Join us as we unravel this mystery with our special guest, Tom Rossi, co-founder of the popular podcast hosting service, Buzzsprout. Tom gives us the lowdown on the inception and growth trajectory of Buzzsprout since its launch in 2008, shifting gears from client services to product creation, and their commitment to simplicity and a user-friendly experience.
Brace yourselves as we zoom into the world of Ruby on Rails and its pivotal role in product development. Anecdotes of starting out with Rails 1, a transformative Basecamp workshop, and the challenges of developing a podcast hosting platform form the crux of our discussion. As we journey through the evolution of Rails, we shed light on the associated issues, like caching problems, that surfaced with the rise of podcasting.
As we navigate the labyrinth of CDN and storage in web development, we expose the ripple effects of changes to these systems on other services and partners. Our narrative also spotlights the delicate balance between having a clear opinion about your product and making your customers happy. Hear us out as we stress the significance of optimizing happiness - both for founders and the team - and the freedom of decision-making that comes with being privately funded. This is an episode you won't want to miss for an in-depth understanding of the complexities of managing CDN, storage, and the intersection of opinion and happiness in business.
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Welcome to a lively conversation where we turn the spotlight on the oft-overlooked powerhouse of web development - state machines. We'll share our insights, experiences, and the reasons why we think state machines are the secret sauce to simplifying complex logic. If you've ever felt bogged down by the complexity of transitioning systems between states, you're in for a treat as we illustrate how state machines can be your knight in shining armor in the realm of code development and maintainability.
We're thrilled to welcome Elise Schaefer, our new podcast host, who has stepped into her role with immense enthusiasm and a deep passion for Ruby. She brings with her a fresh perspective and an eagerness to shape engaging conversations with members of the Ruby community. As she doffs her hat to the well-structured platform left behind by Brittany Martin, Elise also shares how she's tweaking it to align with her style.
So, what's the magic formula to recognize the need for a state machine? We believe the answer lies in the presence of state in a database column or the use of enums. Listen as we traverse through the use of timestamps and callbacks in state machines and how they capture crucial nuances in the code. We also share our excitement on the immense potential of future changes in languages and how this could revolutionize web development. So, buckle up and join us on this exciting adventure as we unravel the power of state machines and the future of programming.
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In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew welcome guest, Amanda Perino, Executive
Director from the Rails Foundation. Today, they discuss their experiences at Rails
World, touching on the importance of community enthusiasm and the benefits of in-
person events. Amanda shares how the Rails Foundation coordinated Rails World and
managed feedback, with a special mention of the EventStack team. They highlight the
custom design elements of the conference and the speaker experience. Amanda
emphasizes the significance of having a strong team, and they discuss the decision to
host the next Rails World 2024 in Toronto and the potential for future rotations to diverse
regions. There’s also a conversation about the importance of communal spaces for
networking at conferences, and they touch on documentation improvements and the
need for technically knowledgeable contributors.
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In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome guest, Jorge Manrubia, a Lead Programmer at 37signals in Spain known for his contributions to Ruby on Rails. Today, Jorge shares insights into his background, role at 37signals, and contributions to open source projects. He discusses his experiences, including the importance of learning from rejection and the value of experience in job interviews. The conversation dives into Jorge’s work on Active Record Encryption and Console1984, and Jorge touches on the development of Turbo, with a particular focus on enhancing user interface fidelity in calendar applications using morphing. Also, they discuss the challenges of using Turbo Streams for complex updates and the benefits of using libraries like morphdom or Idiomorph for simplifying the update process. Jorge also gives us a glimpse into the upcoming release of Turbo 8, so press download to find out more!
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In this live afterparty episode from Rails World 2023, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are joined by Andy Croll, Robby Russell, William Kennedy, and Jason Cheal. Today, they discuss various aspects of the Rails World conference, sharing experiences and loads of humor. With each guest, they have conversations about their conference experiences, Ruby confessions, and the vibrant Ruby community. Also, they explore the behind-the-scenes work of core contributors to Ruby on Rails and discuss the significance of awards and recognition in the Ruby world.
[00:00:46] Andy talks about his favorite part of Rails World which is the joy of not having to travel across the Atlantic for a Ruby event and he can simply attend this one.
[00:01:40] Chris won an award and he’s trying to figure out how he’s going to take the giant check home, and he jokes about having a wall of giant checks at home.
[00:02:24] Andy suggests using Honeybadger and they thank Buzzsprout for their support and comment on the quality of the podcast hosting service.
[00:02:49] Andrew mentions the great talks from Chris and Jason, and Chris talks about his experience presenting at the conference and the challenges of staying within the time limit. Jason tells us about his presentation gags and creating presentations with humor.
[00:04:46] What was everyone’s favorite part of the conference? Chris talks about enjoying talking to people, attending their talks, and Remote Ruby stickers. They all mention the venue was impressive, and how they enjoy Amsterdam, the food, and friendliness of the people. Also, next year it will take place in Toronto.
[00:07:34] Jason shares an unconventional life hack involving airport parking.
[00:09:52] Robby Russell arrives and describes the conference as inspirational and asks Jason what he learned from the Rails Core team.
[00:11:27] Robby discusses the goal of the panel was to show that anyone can contribute to projects like Ruby on Rails without a computer science degree, and he...
In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome DHH, who joins them after the recent Rails World event. They cover a wide range of topics from the Rails Foundation’s mission to attract new talent to open source misconceptions, the value of open source contributions as gifts, and the importance of boundaries between contributions and vendor relationships. DHH shares insights into his current projects, including “Prop Shaft” and “Skiff,” addressing deployment challenges and building static sites.
[00:00:29] DHH describes the incredible energy and positive atmosphere at Rails World, emphasizing the importance of in-person gatherings.
[00:05:02] A discussion comes up about the foundation’s role in supporting open source and attracting sponsors like Shopify for the benefit of both the community and businesses.
[00:11:54] DHH talks about the misconception that open source is primarily about unpaid labor and how it’s important to avoid becoming an unpaid employee.
[00:15:47] DHH announced in his keynote at Rails World seven new things coming out and he tells us some he most excited about.
[00:20:00] DHH describes the development journey from initial concept to validating in production applications, extracting into a library or framework, and ultimately making it the default for broad use.
[00:22:12] Jason asks about the static site work that DHH is thinking about, and he introduces a project he’s working on called “Skiff,” built on top of Kamal for deploying static sites.
[00:26:28] Chris brings up a question about when to build your own solutions or use existing ones, and DHH highlights that it depends on the domain and the impact it has on daily work.
[00:29:30] DHH talks about the problems with the existing job running solution, Resque, and the need to maintain multiple gems to patch it.
[00:34:46] Jason brings up Webpacker and DHH discusses his frustration with complex bundling systems like Webpacker and his eagerness to simplify them.
[00:36:02] Chris talks about the...
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are live at Rails World 2023 in Amsterdam, where they are joined by Adam Wathan, creator of Tailwind CSS. Today, they discuss the well-organized event, their excitement about being part of the Rails community, and Adam’s talk on making the most of Tailwind CSS for Rails developers. The conversation dives into topics like using Inertia with Rails, the challenges of creating accessible components, and the management of open source projects, all while shedding light on the nuances of web development. They also explore the pros and cons of using React and Vue.js in their projects, highlighting the flexibility and evolution of these frontend technologies. Press download now to hear much more!
[00:01:01] Adam talks about being at his first-ever Rails conference he’s attending.
[00:02:00] Adam discusses “Tailwind Connect,” an event that started as a team retreat and grew into a successful meetup.
[00:04:38] Jason asks about Adam’s upcoming talk at the conference. He discusses the content of his talk, focusing on helping Rails developers make the most of TailwindCSS.
[00:06:19] Jason inquires about using Laravel with Inertia, and Adam explains the benefits of Inertia, including how it preserves the monolithic feel of Rails while using React or Vue for the view layer.
[00:10:46] Chris and Adam discuss the history and challenges of using Inertia in Rails and its potential advantages. They talk about the limitations of web components and styling issues when using Tailwind CSS.
[00:13:50] Adam discusses the need for unstyled primitives with Stimulus or similar solutions to support keyboard navigation and accessibility, and the complexities of handling various scenarios and the need for continuous maintenance.
[00:16:07] Chris appreciates the high quality of Tailwind CSS, and they discuss the challenge of managing criticism and maintaining high standards for open source projects.
[00:19:02] Adam shares the company’s high sta...
In this episode, Jason and Andrew are joined by guest, Vladimir Dementyev of Ruby on Rails and Evil Martians fame. Today, they touch on Vladmir’s new book on designing Rails applications, and dive into the importance of sticking to Rails principles, even in the era of microservices. Vladimir shares insights on working as a consultant on legacy Rails projects and the challenges that can arise when codebases deviate from Rails conventions. We’ll also explore the evolution of Rails applications, the power of open source contributions, and Vladimir’s journey to becoming a recognized figure in the tech community. Also, Vladimir introduces AnyCable, a performance-oriented solution for real-time communication in Rails applications and provides insights into its capabilities and evolution. Hit download now to hear much more!
[00:02:29] Vladimir briefly describes his book on designing Rails applications.
[00:05:40] Vladimir talks about sticking to Rails principles and not injecting foreign patterns into Rails applications and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a Rails oriented approach even when using microservices.
[00:08:33] We hear about Vladimir working as a consultant on legacy Rails projects and the challenges of maintaining codebases that deviate from Rails principles.
[00:10:29] Jason asks for more examples of where the Rails framework ends and developers have to steer their own course. Vladimir discusses the structure of the app folder in Rails applications and mentions the trend of putting everything in the model folder, and he talks about how Rails applications changed during the API-only era, leading to a shift away from Rails conventions and MVC patterns.
[00:13:41] Andrew expresses how he feels vindicated for sticking to writing Rails apps even when the trend shifted towards API-only development.
[00:15:08] Vladimir shares his journey to joining Evil Martians, starting as a solo developer, and his attraction to the simplicity of Rails. He men...
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew embark on some lively and humorous discussions about Bitcoin-inspired trucks, to practical insights on Rails 7.1 features, they explore security concepts, gas fees, Amsterdam travel plans, and much more. They dive into interesting developments like common table expressions, token generation in Rails 7.1, and the intriguing Bun package manager’s potential impact on Node. Chris also shares valuable insights into Stripe’s address element, Paddle as a Stripe alternative, and the complexities of handling taxes and chargebacks. Hit download now for more “Bun” stuff!
[00:00:12] Our conversation starts with Chris seeing a truck with a BTC logo implying it may be hauling Bitcoins around, prices of gas and gas fees comes up, and the guy’s upcoming trip to Amsterdam, with Jason still having to work on is talk.
[00:03:29] Jason discusses a new feature in Stripe related to payment intents and Chris talks about embedded Stripe checkout and its benefits.
[00:08:16] Jason mentions the beta release of Rails 7.1 and its new features and Chris discusses his video on Rails 7.1 authentication features and its positive reception.
[00:11:13] Jason mentions using Rails 7.1 beta and noticing the presence of Docker-related files. Chris discusses Docker commands and the possibility of using “dock rails” as an alias, and he mentions the addition of a health check endpoint in Rails 7.1.
[00:12:24] Chris talks about a new route, rails routes—unused, for finding unused routes, Andrew discusses async queries and their potential impact on rendering, and Chris explains how async queries can be beneficial for parallel processing.
[00:16:26] Chris mentions a new feature in Rails 7.1 that allows specifying required parameters using a magic comment. We also hear about the benefits of the Trilogy gem, a modern MySQL adapter for Rails, Andrew recalls past issues with installing the MySQL 2 gem, and Chris talks about the improved installation experien...
On today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew start off with a captivating discussion that starts with bleeping offensive content, reminiscing about the era of Walkman’s, and hearing about Andrew’s absence from social media. The conversation then shifts to the announcement of the removal of TypeScript and exploring the challenges and community dynamics surrounding it. The guys share their experiences with TypeScript, communication challenges in open source projects, and the importance of maintaining a positive and respectful community. Additionally, they touch on recent announcements related to software source code and a humorous incident involving law enforcement. They also have discussions on React, Active Model Dirty API, and the benefits of using type checking tools like TypeScript and Sorbet in Rails applications. They also explore methods for improving code clarity and performance enhancements for sending notification emails. Hit download now to hear more!
[00:00:33] Andrew talks about having a Walkman and his absence from Twitter and social media.
[00:03:13] The removal of TypeScript comes up and how DHH declared it dead this week. Jason mentions the removal of TypeScript from Turbo and its impact an Andrew anticipates downstream effects of removing TypeScript.
[00:08:01] Jason describes the controversy surrounding DHH’s blog post about removing TypeScript, and Chris comments on the toxic behavior and reactions from the TypeScript community.
[00:10:19] Chris talks about his experience with TypeScript and how struggled with it while trying to make a PR to Stimulus. He also expresses concerns about the lack of open communication in some Rails JavaScript projects.
[00:12:31] Andrew shares that he feels pretty good about the decision and discusses the potential benefits of the removal of TypeScript, making contributions and reviews easier for Rails developers who are not familiar with TypeScript.
[00:13:20] Jason empathizes with Marco, one of the main...
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Andrew cover a wide range of topics that start out with nothing to do with tech. First, they discuss energy drink flavors and then transition into a humorous exploration of disagreements with Chris, who happens to not be here today. They cover various topics including CMS options, front-end development, and Tailwind CSS customization. They also introduce a gem called “Counter” created by their colleague Jamie, aka “Dad” at Podia, which efficiently handles attribute tracking. Jason and Andrew discuss the gem’s features and flexibility, highlighting its value in addressing complex counting challenges. We end with a discussion on email delivery performance issues and ice cream preferences, culminating in a friendly bet about whether Chris will listen to the episode. Hit download now to hear more!
[00:00:13] Jason and Andrew talk about juicing, and they consider discussing topics that Chris doesn’t agree with, such as Vimeo vs. Wistia, the way he says “query,” and his dislike for ViewComponent.
[00:03:35] Jason talks about using Spina CMS for Rails, and Andrew mentions using Spinal CMS with Bridgetown.
[00:06:15] Jason briefly discusses another page builder for Rails called “Maglev” that Bram Jetten works on. Andrew mentions working on their own site builder and they touch on front-end development and tools.
[00:08:13] The conversation shifts towards Tailwind CSS and the Figma component library “Untitled UI.” Jason talks about Tailwind configuration and arbitrary values for spacing, and he’s customized Tailwind CSS for his projects, including adding display styles and base textiles. Andrew and Jason praise the IntelliSense feature.
[00:10:34] Andrew mentions feeling out of touch lately due to working with React and he shares an interesting challenge he faced involving data migration and validation.
[00:12:20] Jason discusses the use of maintenance tasks for data migrations at Podia and their benefits. They talk ab...
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew start us off with a conversation about burger toppings preferences, discussing whether certain ingredients should be included in “the works” and sharing tips to prevent burger slippage. The discussion transitions to programming topics, exploring the challenges of working with multiline environment variables and the intricacies of Bash scripting. The guy’s dive into the benefits of building UI components using frameworks like Tailwind CSS and Alpine.js, emphasizing the importance of well-organized and specialized components for better code management. The conversation also touches on the desire for more pre-built component libraries in the Rails ecosystem and the complexities of using various frontend frameworks. Hit download now to satisfy your appetite for both burgers and development insights!
[00:00:08] Find out what the guys prefer for their burger toppings and Andrew mentions eating burgers upside down to prevent slippage and eating burgers with chopsticks.
[00:04:13] The discussion moves to other sandwich places like Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mikes, Subway, and Lenny’s, and Chris brings up the Meat Church BBQ guy who made a smoked cream cheese with hot pepper jelly.
[00:06:31] Andrew wants BBQ now and tells us about a greatest BBQ place in Arizona, and Chris tells us about an Egyptian guy that moved to Texas that does Texas style but with Egyptian fusion BBQ that is unbelievable.
[00:07:55] Jason and Chris tease Andrew about booking his flight to Rails World and his ticket to Rails World.
[00:09:40] Jason expresses his excitement about going to Amsterdam.
[00:10:33] Chris talks about not having fun adding support for multi-line environment variables in a programming project. Andrew clarifies the concept of multiline environment variables.
[00:12:53] Chris describes the limitations of RVM vars, which truncates multiline values, and he discusses the process of rewriting and fixing the RVM vars behavior to su...
In this episode, Chris, Jason, and Andrew engage in a discussion revolving around the functionality and nuances of generated columns, callbacks, and coding practices in database and Rails applications. They explore the benefits and challenges of these features, and they dive into the complexities of coding tests. They also discuss the HTML Pipeline library, GitHub’s markdown processing, and the Rails function for rendering rich text associations. Jason, Chris, and Andrew share their personal experiences, they explore the deeper layers of the Rails ecosystem, and they touch on Rails upgrades and the importance of maintaining minimal dependencies. Join us for a blend of tech insights, nostalgia, and humor!
[00:00:51] Chris jumps right in and asks the guys if they’ve ever used any virtual generated columns, and Jason shares a story about a diesel spill in the water supply near Memphis.
[00:02:31] In other news this week, Chris talks about the technical aspect of searching for users in the databases and the introduction of generated columns, he mentions Jamie’s involvement in PRs related to the feature, the bugs he encountered while trying to feature in SQLite, and how generated columns work in Active Record and their current limitations.
[00:09:19] Chris asks Andrew and Jason if they’ve ever used generated or virtual columns in the database. Jason discusses his views on callbacks and the Name of Person gem. Chris mentions Jorge’s post about callbacks.
[00:12:56] Jason discusses the pros and cons of using callbacks. He finds them convenient but also problematic at times. Chris provides an example where callbacks come in handy.
[00:15:17] Jason states he has some high-level rules about callbacks, and Chris and Jason discuss when it’s appropriate to use callbacks, like when making HTTP requests or sending emails.
[00:16:16] Chris brings up an old tutorial on Stripe where the save method also involved verifying data before sending a request to Stripe.
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Welcome to today’s episode of Remote Ruby, where we dive into another successful year of Rails Hackathon, celebrating the talent and creativity showcased with 37 outstanding submissions from 216 participants across 111 teams, and Chris unveils his Signalman project, a tool that simplifies Rails development. We also venture into discussions about the potential and intricacies of hybrid applications, with Chris advocating for the power of Hotwire Turbo Native and eagerly awaiting the release of Rails 7.1 and Strata. The upcoming Rail World conference becomes a topic of excitement, from intriguing speaking engagements to unique dining experiences. Lastly, we explore the latest developer-friendly features from Stripe, including the innovative Workbench beta, which promises to transform the debugging experience. Join us on this thrilling ride through the world of Rails, hackathons, and future tech trends. Hit download now!
[00:00:13] Rails Hackathon took place, and Chris fills us in on the details and the winners. The Judges’ Favo(u)rite went to ‘Gem.sh’ project by Awesome Docs. The Best Solo project was ‘Rails Duels’ by the Lazy Lambda team, and the Community Favorite award went to the ‘Locale Ninja’ project. Other notable submissions included ‘Ahoy Captain’, ‘Ruby on Plain,’ ‘First Ruby Quest,’ and ‘AI Quiziverse.’
[00:07:31] Chris worked on a project called Signalman during the Hackathon. It’s like Laravel Telescope for Rails, allowing users to build generators and scaffolds through a friendly UI rather than needing to use the command line.
[00:09:50] The Rails Hackathon had 216 participants across 111 teams, with 37 teams submitting an entry. A fun aspect of the event was randomly assigning people to teams, allowing participants to meet new people and make friends.
[00:12:21] Andrew mentions looking at Gem.sh and how cool it looks, he compares it to the Ruby toolbox, which hasn’t been updated much in recent years. He also praised Active Mermaid, an applic...
Welcome to another interesting and lively episode of Remote Ruby, where Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive deep into their personal adventures and tech talks, including a detailed discussion on Single Table Inheritance (STI) in Ruby on Rails, sharing different perspectives, use-cases, and alternatives. Andrew teases about a big project reveal coming up next week, and Jason, now Podia’s ‘Emotional Support Developer’, shares his expertise in managing projects. The conversation takes humorous turns as the group jokes about Andrew’s propensity to speak before thinking, Jason’s new job title, and their collective appreciation of internet memes. In the mix, we also touch on the decline of Reddit, affordable tech solutions, Andrew’s late adoption of technologies like NFC and 4k monitors, and the art of creating compelling YouTube thumbnails. Tune in and download now to hear more!
[00:00:39] Andrew talks about his recent time away he had and went hiking and backpacking in the Grand Canyon with Drew Bragg.
[00:02:00] Jason reveals he’s been managing projects for the last month, and the term “STI” comes up. Andrew teases about a big project they’ve been working on for an entire year, which is to be released soon.
[00:03:41] Andrew admits that he often speaks without thinking, which leads to him regretting what he says.
[00:04:06] Andrew asks Chris why there’s no Go Rails video on STI (Single Table Inheritance), leading to a discussion on what STI is and when it’s useful. Jason explains how he uses at Podia to handle different types of events and to avoid having to create separate tables for each type.
[00:08:54] Chris asks when it’s not suitable to use STI, and Jason provides an example form Podia where different products use STI, but their site builder’s page sections use a different approach. Jason brings up the concept of JSONB an proposes trying a different approach with subclasses in order to avoid adding an unnecessary column.
[00:13:12] There’s a discussion on...
Even though we’re missing Andrew today, Chris and Jason keep things lively, kicking off with a fun chat about candies, and unusual dislikes. Then, they dive into the professional world where Jason shares insights from his Job Boardly project and talks about the challenges and tools he found useful, such as Imperavi’s, Article. Chris and Jason have a discussion on various text editors, focusing on Basecamp’s Trix, we hear the difference between Redactor X and Article, and the Revolvapp, which is Imperavi’s email templates editor. Chris and Jason go deeper into the world of JavaScript development, and they discuss their struggles with customizing elements using CSS and Tailwind. They also share their thoughts reminding developers to view themselves as Ruby developers, recognizing the broader capabilities of Ruby beyond what Rails offers. Stay tuned for a fun episode and hit download now to hear more!
[00:00:31] Chris and Jason discuss the absence of Andrew and have a conversation about specific candies and personal preferences.
[00:02:22] The conversation shifts to Jason’s project, Job Boardly, where he’s been actively working on giving users more control over their job board’s appearance, and he shares all the secrets and talks about Imperavi, a website editor, and Article.
[00:07:03] Jason acknowledges the potential pitfalls of storing HTML but praises the user experience offered by the editor, enabling users to directly see the impact of their edits.
[00:07:56] Chris and Jason debate the complexity of using Trix, and comment on the lack of progress seen in public updates.
[00:09:50] What’s the difference between Redactor X and Article? Jason explains Redactor X is a pure WYSIWIG editor, while Article incorporates both text editing and content layout functionalities.
[00:11:35] Jason talks about the Revolvapp, discussing its advantages, including having all the functionality from a single source and it’s not a subscription.
[00:13:00] Chris discusse...
On today’s episode, Chris and Andrew have an early start and catch up on their lives. Then, they dive deep into the latest developments in the Rails community, including the release of Rails 7.0.6, bug fixes, and changes to Active Record. They share their experiences with GitHub deployments, documentation issues, and how they navigate through its challenges. They discuss the benefits of MySQL and Postgres, as well as the ongoing advancements in Postgres, specifically Crunchy Data’s contributions. Chris and Andrew share their views on working in different company sizes, the joys of learning new things, dealing with burnout, and the slower pace of feature shipping in larger companies. There’s a discussion on Reddit’s recent actions, its impact on subreddit moderations, and the discontinuation of the Reddit API. We’ll also hear about Chris’s cooking adventures, experimenting with different flavors, and making some Texas Twinkies. Hit download to hear more!
[00:02:00] Chris and Andrew talk about the release of Rails v7.0.6 with bug fixes and changes in libraries like Action Cable and Active Record, including subqueries and associations with polymorphic relationships.
[00:06:10] Andrew is curious about the GitHub deployment stuff and expresses his desire to create GitHub deploys from Heroku. They talk about the complexities of setting up GitHub deployments and the lack of clear information from GitHub, and how the documentation with Checks API can be confusing to set up.
[00:09:49] Chris discusses the challenges of figuring out GitHub’s deployment process and the lack of documentation. He expresses frustration with the lack of clarity and support for smaller accounts.
[00:14:41] PlanetScale is brought up and its association with MySQL, and they discuss the benefits of MySQL and Postgres, and the new features and advancements in Postgres, including Crunchy Data’s contributions and the potential use of Postgres in web environments.
[00:17:43] Chris shares a fun...
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew kick it off with a discussion about their work environments, seating options, and Andrew’s hilarious story about going to IKEA, pencil behind his ear, tape measure, and his Mustang, to buy a new couch. We shift gears (see what we just did there) to the recent buzz surrounding the Rails World event and some speculations about Rails 7.1 features, and Chris tells us about Rails Hackathon that’s coming up in July. From there, we move into a more personal space as Jason shares his experience of shifting from coding to manager and the associated challenges, the productivity debate, and how we handle our time allocation between coding and managerial tasks. We wrap up with reflections on career progression, with Jason’s return to coding from management acting as an inspiration for others. Hit download now for an episode filled with humor, technical talk, and personal journeys in the world of coding.
[00:00:58] Chris reveals he has acquired a new chair that belonged to his wife, leading to a discussion about comfortable seating options available on Amazon. Then the conversation turns towards their cars, as Andrew shares a funny story about his Mustang, which turns into a debate about the Mustang Mach-E.
[00:04:42] There’s a conversation about the recent excitement surrounding the Rails World event which sold out very quickly. If you missed out getting tickets, you can sign up for RubyConf in San Diego.
[00:07:15] Andrew wonders why it sold out so fast, and Chris and Jason believe it’s the first official Ruby on Rails event, the size of the event, and the involvement of the creator of Rails as contributing factors to the excitement. They also speculate about the release of Rails 7.1 and other upcoming features in the Rails ecosystem.
[00:11:00] Andrew shares a trick he stole from Ben that invalidates the bundle cache and re-downloads every gem on the system from scratch whenever Bundler is run. Chris brings up a Tweet tha...
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reunite after a hiatus, starting their conversation with a playful idea of starting a band and Andrew possibly recording a new podcast intro. A trip down memory lane brings forth their childhood musical preferences before they shift to an in-depth conversation about programming.
Andrew and Chris talk about their recent experiences refactoring code and the complexities they encountered, highlighting how such processes can improve performance and efficiency. The discussion touches on topics ranging from Rails features and documentation, the usefulness of Ruby Infinity, the elegance of removing conditionals in programming, and using programming languages like Haskell and Elixir, their unique features, and how they handle conditionals differently. Also, Jason announces he’s planning a Southeast Ruby conference for early 2024 in Memphis and how he wants to focus on the community aspect. Hit download to hear much more!
[00:00:24] Jason, Chris, and Andrew reminisce about their musical preferences during their childhood, and they acknowledge it’s been a while since their last meeting, partially dues to Jason and Andrew contacting COVID.
[00:04:53] The conversation shifts to programming, where Andrew and Chris share that they’ve been writing a lot of code but struggle to remember specifics. Chris talks about his recent work on refactoring the Acts As Tenant gem to depend on Rails Current Attributes instead of the RequestStore gem.
[00:08:24] Chris tells us he’s not sure whether he’ll merge his refactor, as he’s concerned about potentially creating more problems for himself while maintaining the gem.
[00:09:30] Andrew discusses his recent experience of refactoring code, which involved rewriting a method multiple times, working with polymorphism across models, dealing with scopes, and solving problems related to pagination. He found the process challenging but ultimately successful.
[00:12:57] We also hear some...
In this episode, Chris and Andrew have a candid discussion about their programming experiences, the demanding nature of their jobs, and the joy and complexity of coding. They have a conversation on challenges with dependencies, the new branch settings on GitHub, TypeScript, JavaScript, and the functionality and benefits of using JSDoc. They also dive into the importance of flexibility in code, the evolution of coding practices, their preference for smart editors that provide real time updates, and the topic on the use of AI tools in programming is discussed and whether AI assists or inhibits the developer’s thought process. Also, Andrew tells us about Prefab, a cool Rails tool he recently discovered and found very useful. Hit download to hear more!
[00:00:35] Andrew tells us he has an app to monitor his activity and sometimes finds himself working for 11 hours straight, and Chris reminisces about the early days of learning to code and the excitement of late night programming.
[00:04:58] Chris was struggling with dependencies in his work and considers writing his own basic glob functionality.
[00:11:38] The guys discuss the utility of new branch settings on GitHub, and Andrew tells us he made his own commitlit config and updated his prettier config on his GitHub.
[00:12:52] They move onto the topic of JavaScript and TypeScript, bringing up JSDoc, and Andrew explains the functionality and benefits of using JSDoc. He shares his discovery that JSDoc can be used to add TypeScript functionality without writing TypeScript, primarily using type comments.
[00:16:47] Chris notes that this approach allows for middle ground between JavaScript and TypeScript, enhancing editor hints without the complexity of a fully typed language.
[00:22:50] Chris tells us his journey began in college where he learned multiple languages such as Ruby, Python, C, and Visual Basic. He emphasizes the importance of flexibility in code, allowing it to evolve over time.
[00:25:18] Andrew...
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and his GoRails team is taking over since Jason and Andrew are traveling. Today, Chris has joining him Kent Crutchfield, who’s a customer service expert for GoRails, and Collin Jilbert, who’s a Ruby/Rails Dev at GoRails.
As we kick off this episode, we start by exploring a captivating debugging situation involving GoRails servers, the C language, and the operating system Kernel. Chris and Collin discuss their ongoing Hatchbox integration project, and Kent’s expert handling of complex tasks. We also hear about Chris’s new interactive forum series coming out soon, some advice for aspiring coders, and there’s a discussion around tools like GitHub Copilot and their potential impact on developers’ growth.
We’ll wrap things up with Kent sharing his favorite part about joining the team, the rewarding experiences he’s had, and the sheer love for his work in Ruby and Rails. Hit download to hear much more!
[00:00:58] Kent shares his background in customer support and how he started working at GoRails.
[00:02:49] Chris and Collin discuss a challenging debugging situation they had to solve involving the C language, GoRails servers, and the operating system Kernel. They also remember a previous conversation regarding the complexities of CSS optimization at scale based on a talk from a GitHub employee.
[00:07:50] The team has been working on Hetzner integration for Hatchbox, and despite the complexities of Hatchbox, Kent finds the challenges interesting and satisfying to overcome. He also highlights there are GoRails beginner-friendly content and new learning paths.
[00:09:51] Chris is close to completing a new forum series for their learning path, transitioning from a blog format. The forum has topics, posts, and other features. He plans to add videos to their learning videos to their learning content in the future.
[00:13:54] Collin and Chris discuss the importance of a practical approach to feature building, starting with the...
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew begin by sharing their thoughts on some shows they’re watching such as “White House Plumbers,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “Seinfeld.” The conversation then shifts towards the exciting release of Ruby 3.3 Preview 1, which focuses on performance improvements for YJIT and the introduction of compiler RJIT. They dive into the challenges of implementing autosaving and error display forms using Turbo and Hotwire in Rails. Then, the conversation takes a turn towards serverless function, with Andrew sharing his experiences using Vercel, and a discussion on Hatchbox and Fly for hosting applications, and the appeal of PlanetScale for databases. Go ahead and press download now to hear more!
[00:00:20] The guys discuss a few shows they’re watching.
[00:05:10] Chris announces the exciting release of Ruby 3.3 Preview 1, which introduces performance improvements for YJIT, and introduces the RJIT.
[00:07:11] Jason brings up an interview with Aaron Patterson that Justin Searls did at Ruby Kaigi 2023 where he talked about two people working on different parsers which could benefit alternative Ruby implementations.
[00:09:38] A conversation came up somewhere about Laravel being a feature-rich framework, while Ruby is considered a better language.
[00:10:59] Jason brings up the challenge of implementing autosaving and displaying errors in a form using Turbo and Hotwire in Rails. Chris mentions morphdom as a solution which can help with preserving focus during form updates.
[00:16:23] Chris talks about autosaving features as a standard in modern web applications, and the need for built-in solutions within Rails is emphasized to simplify the implementation process.
[00:22:00] Andrew shares his frustrations with implementing autosaving and validations.
[00:25:55] Andrew explains what he was doing with functions in Vercel.
[00:28:00] Jason brings up talking to Crunchy Data at RailsConf and the appeal of Planet Scale f...
On this episode of Remote Ruby, the guys discuss various topics relating to hosting options, web frameworks, open source projects, and give us a recap on RailsConf 2023.
They dive into the pros and cons of serverless architectures like Lambda, Jason’s experience with Roda, their interests in front-end technologies and JavaScript integration in Rails, and Andrew tells us about regex for playground. We’ll hear their thoughts on RailsConf, their favorite talks, Chris’s workshop, things that could have been better, and the importance of community contributions, transparency, and the need for clearer communication. Also, if you missed this RailsConf, they mention some other conferences coming up, so hit download to hear more!
[00:00:10] Chris brings up the blog post on Amazon’s AWS blog which sparks a discussion about the effectiveness of serverless architectures like Lambda.
[00:02:02] The conversation shifts to Jason telling us his experience with building a microservice using Roda. Then he tells us the benefits of Roda and compared it to Sinatra, and now Andrew wants to upgrade his Sinatra app to Roda since Jason had such a positive experience.
[00:05:48] Cloudflare Workers, Puppeteer, Rust and JavaScript are discussed.
[00:09:06] Chris shares his thoughts on RailsConf, mentioning attendance was smaller than expected. The guys also bring up that there was no hallway track and the spread out nature of the event, which made it less conducive to casual networking and impromptu conversations. Chris enjoyed the keynotes and attending a talk by Jordan Burke on hosting with Hatchbox, Fly , and Render.
[00:12:10] There’s a conversation on the need for more direction and talks on front-end technologies and JavaScript integration in Rails, and where to go if you want to learn more about these topics and contribute to the community.
[00:14:26] Chris shares his takeaway from RailsConf, mentioning his interest in reading Rails commits daily to stay up to date with the...
This is a special episode from RailsConf 2023 Atlanta, where we’re having a Ruby Community Podcast LIVE! Today, we have on the panel Brittany Martin, Co-host of The Ruby on Rails Podcast, our very own Jason Charnes, and Paul Bahr, Audio Editor from Peachtree Sound, who edits over a dozen tech podcasts. We also have some great guests joining us: Aaron “tenderlove” Patterson, Irina Nazarova, Justin Searls, and Britni Alexander, who was selected by the audience to be our fourth guest. Today, our guests share some stories about who they are and what they do, give shout-outs, and answer questions from our audience. Hit download now to hear more!
[00:04:30] We start with Aaron “Tenderlove” Patterson, sharing the origin of his nickname.
[00:06:05] Since Aaron has switched companies over the years, he tells how his job has changed a lot, and how he spends one hundred percent doing open source at Shopify.
[00:08:05] A question from the audience comes up on what Aaron is looking most forward to working on this year. He mentions some spoilers.
[00:10:38] Since Aaron has been working Ruby and Rails for so long, Brittany asks if there’s ever been a community that may have tempted him to leave. His answer is no.
[00:11:44] Aaron leaves us with a shout-out to Mushroom Hunting since he is a mycologist.
[00:12:46] Our next guest is Irina Nazarova, co-founder of Evil Martians, who tells us she had a dream that Brittany would invite her on a podcast.
[00:15:44] Irina explains that consulting allows them to understand user needs, which they use to build useful tools.
[00:16:44] She explains the open source products they build are a byproduct of consulting work, and they allocate resources to work on them once they show traction.
[00:18:44] The focus here is on startups and if she recommends Ruby and Rails to startups.
[00:19:51] An audience question comes up for Irina on how does Evil Martians foster the environment for a great company blog? She tells us about her...
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew welcome guest, Amir Rajan, an indie game developer and owner/CEO of DragonRuby LLP. Today, our conversations revolve around game development using RubyMotion and DragonRuby. We’ll hear how Amir built a successful iOS game called, A Dark Room, using RubyMotion, and his experience with RubyMotion and its expansion to target other platforms, leading to the creation of DragonRuby Game Toolkit. There’s a discussion on the challenges of targeting different platforms and the benefits of DragonRuby’s data-oriented API, scalability, and continuity of design. Amir touches on the benefits of game development, the possibility of making a living from it, and he shares some advice for indie game developers. The importance of sustainability in open source development is emphasized, and Amir tells us about some upcoming features in DragonRuby, and he explains his reasoning for charging for DragonRuby. Hit download to learn more!
[00:01:28] Amir talks about his experience using RubyMotion to build a successful iOS game called, A Dark Room, and about acquiring RubyMotion and expanding its runtime to target other platforms, which led to the creation of DragonRuby Game Toolkit.
[00:06:21] When it comes to RubyMotion, Amir explains that you still need to learn some of the iOS frameworks to implement it in Ruby.
[00:09:10] We hear Amir’s thought process behind acquiring RubyMotion and how taking over a runtime has been for him. He emphasizes the importance of understanding foreign function interfaces and building C extensions in Ruby to take advantage of battle-hardened C libraries. Also, there’s a great book he read that really helped him understand the machinery and language called, Ruby Under a Microscope.
[00:11:52] Amir discusses the challenges of targeting different platforms with RubyMotion and the difficulties of integrating new language enhancements into the runtime.
[00:14:02] We learn how DragonRuby utilizes M...
