Remote Ruby

In this episode, Andrew and Chris discuss Chris's new hardware upgrade to a Mac Studio, diving into its benefits for video processing and development work. They share stories about troubleshooting a perplexing bug related to WebSockets and Cable Ready, and discuss the conference proposal process, offering insights into writing effective CFPs based on their experiences with RailsConf and Rails...

In this episode, Chris and Andrew navigate scheduling mishaps, discuss the quirks of time zones, and dive deep into their transition from asdf to mise for managing development environments. They explore the benefits of mise tasks, automation, and encrypted environment variables. Chris shares the challenges of migrating Hatchbox without disrupting deployments, while Andrew tackles Stripe billing co...

In this episode, Chris and Andrew start out talking about personal milestones and upcoming birthdays.  The conversation then moves to technical issues faced with PostgreSQL configurations on Hatchbox. They delve into the functionality and challenges of different tools such as Asdf and its alternatives like Mise, a tool for managing programming environments, and the evolving role of AI in coding en...

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew dive into a discussion that spans the worlds of gaming and software development. They kick off by sharing their experiences with Cyberpunk 2077, reflecting on how the game has improved since its initial release, then on to Balatro, a deck-building poker game that's influencing Andrew's real-world casino visits. The conversation then pivots...

In this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss their challenges and strategies around productivity, focusing particularly on sleep schedules and dealing with a sick dog. They delve into the practicalities of modern JavaScript tooling, specifically esbuild, and its configuration headaches. The conversation then shifts to the importance of reusable themes and color systems for web applications, emphasizi...

You don’t want to miss this heartfelt episode as Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss the impact of their podcast, the connections they’ve made, and the technical communities they are part of. They discuss their use of AI tools in coding, their favorite TV shows, and reflect on the changes in the Ruby community. They also share memories of past podcast episodes and the influential people they’ve inter...

In this episode, Chris and Andrew welcome guest Stephen Margheim to discuss his specialization in Ruby and SQLite. Stephen shares his journey of improving the developer experience with SQLite by addressing various pain points and adapting it for production in the Rails ecosystem. He talks about his contributions to Rails 8, making it the first fully production ready SQLite compatible web applicati...

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss the complexities and evolutions of developing mobile applications using Hotwire Native with guest Joe Masilotti. The conversation delves into the history, challenges, and features of Hotwire, highlighting its origins from Turbolinks to Hotwire Native. Joe shares insights from his upcoming book, which aims to guide Rails developers through bu...

In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew catch up with each other before diving into a conversation with Jason Swett. Jason, an author, speaker, and creator, discusses his monthly snail mail newsletter "Nonsense Monthly" and the upcoming Sin City Ruby conference scheduled for April 2025 in Vegas, Baby! The discussion then shifts to various topics surrounding software testing, including...

Welcome to the first episode of the new year where Chris and Andrew discuss their holiday activities and recent breaks from work, including travel experiences and Christmas celebrations. They delve into updates on Ruby and Bundler enhancements, and they emphasize the importance of Ruby Central’s role in maintaining Ruby's security. The conversation also touches on various tech and entertainme...

In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss a variety of topics leading up to Christmas. They talk about the number of ‘Eves’ until Christmas, share opinions about Jason’s dog named after a Pokémon, and delve into several technical discussions. These include new Rails Guide updates, Ruby's latest release notes, and the pros and cons of various tech gadgets like the Samsung 32 inch Od...

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew dive into the Ruby 3.4.0 rc1 release, covering new features, modular garbage collector, language changes, and YJIT improvements. Chris shares updates on the Rails “Getting Started Guide” and improvements in deploying Rails apps. They also delve into humorous anecdotes about their personal lives and work experiences, like dealing with flaky tests in...

In this episode, Chris catches up with guest Jason Meller, CEO and founder of Kolide. Today, Jason shares exciting news about Kolide, a startup focused on device security, which was recently acquired by 1Password. He delves into the history of Kolide, its growth, and its acquisition by 1Password. Jason also talks about the technical aspects of Kolide’s product, the importance of behavioral science...

In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew catch up with Vini Stock, who works on the Ruby developer experience team at Shopify. They discuss recent advancements in Ruby LSP, including ERB support, the addition of the Copilot Agent, and improvements to the indexing of Ruby code. Vinny shares insights into the complexities of maintaining and advancing a language server and talks about potential futu...

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris catch up on their week, discussing challenges with Stripe integration and the absence of Jason. The highlight of the episode is their guest, Nick Pezza, who talks about creating Solid Cable, a database-backed adapter for Action Cable, and how it simplifies infrastructure for Rails developers. The conversation dives into technical details, use cases,...

In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome back Marty Haught, a long-time leader in the Ruby community, to discuss his history and continued involvement with Ruby Central. Marty shares his journey from joining the Ruby Central board in 2012 to his recent role as interim open source lead. The conversation dives into the origins of RubyGems, the evolution of RailsConf and RubyConf, and the challenges...

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Jason, and guest Seth Tucker dive deep into discussions about tech, programming, and AI developments. They explore topics like managing complex software systems, the challenges and benefits of using AI to enhance productivity, and reflections on legacy systems. Seth also shares insights on the open-source Amber Framework, his work on AI projects, an app he cr...

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss their experiences at Rails World 2024 in Toronto. They share humorous anecdotes about their travels, encounters, and keynote speeches, including topics like renting a smoke-filled car, meeting their boss at Niagara Falls, and attending the Sting concert. They delve into technical discussions about deploying Rails applications, the im...

In this episode, Chris and Andrew welcome David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) to discuss the release of Rails 8, starting with a recap of the Rails World Toronto conference. DHH shares insights on the growing Rails community, the challenges of planning large-scale conferences, and Rails’ philosophy of staying independent from venture capital. They dive into developer ergonomics in Rails 8, new deployme...

In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss their upcoming plans for the Rails World conference, sharing stories about travel arrangements, hotels, and Andrew's first time flying first class. The conversation delves into the technical side, with updates on Rails 8.1, Ruby’s new release schedule, and challenges related to Docker on Apple Silicon. Chris introduces his latest project, Sell...

In this crossover episode, Jason and Chris are joined by Jeremy and Jess from the Indie Rails podcast to discuss Ruby programming, indie development, and the challenges of building and maintaining software as solo developers. They dive deep into the origins of Indie Rails, share their individual career journeys, and explore Jeremy's project, Liminal, which aims to replace traditional forums a...

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 m...

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 experi...

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 o...

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 testin...