Remote Ruby

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 program...

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 fo...

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 c...

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 expe...

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...

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...

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'...

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 inte...

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 containe...

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, an...

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...

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 Centra...

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, op...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, w...

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 throu...

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, specifica...

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...

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 i...

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 h...

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 c...