Ruby Rogues

Marc-André Cournoyer is the founder and president and Code Monkey at Coded Inc. They explore the intricate details of Ruby and its integration with various technologies to create robust and secure solutions. They enlighten us with their expertise on event-driven frameworks and the importance of simplicity in software development. They also uncover the pioneering work of Shopify with the liquid tem...

Charles Wood and Joe Masilotti delve into the intricate world of Ruby, static site generators, and mobile app development. Joe shares valuable insights into the future of Ruby, its role in Rails, and the revolutionary potential of Turbo Native for rendering Rails websites within native iOS and Android apps. They explore the challenges and prospects of Ruby in the mobile app space, shedding light o...

In this episode, Charles explores the nuanced future of Ruby with the insightful Sebastian Wilgosz. They navigate the challenges faced by junior developers in a market dominated by demand for senior and mid-level talent, as well as the imperative to inspire the next generation with the merits of Ruby. The discussion also delves into the evolving landscape of JavaScript-free applications and the po...

In this episode, Charles Wood engages in an insightful discussion with Rich Steinmetz, focusing on the future of Ruby and Rails development, as well as the evolving landscape of public APIs. Rich provides valuable insights into the upward trends in Ruby and Rails development, highlighting potential new directions and innovations in the field. They delve into the advancements in the Ruby language,...

Today's episode delves into the intricate realm of WebAssembly with, Yuta Saito, a Ruby core committer. Yuta shares valuable insights into the Ruby WebAssembly (WASM) project, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the performance and versatility of the Ruby programming language. Join Charles and Yuta as they explore the technical intricacies and future implications of this ambitious endeavor...

Amir Rajan is the CEO at DragonRuby LLP. In today's episode, Charles Wood have the privilege of speaking with Amir Rajan, the developer behind DragonRuby, a game engine that harnesses the power of Ruby code. They explore the unique and creative aspects of game development in Ruby, the future prospects of DragonRuby, and the potential impact of this innovative approach in the gaming industry. Join...

Charles Wood and Elia Schito delve deep into the future of the Ruby programming language. In this insightful discussion, Elia Schito, an influential Italian developer known for his work on Opal, provides valuable insights into transpiling Ruby to JavaScript and the appeal of writing in Ruby. Join them as they explore the potential of "Rails plus" with a Ruby-based front-end, the balance between pr...

This is a special episode of Top End Devs, where Charles Wood delves into the thought-provoking insights shared at the Ruby Dev Summit. Today, he takes a deep dive into the future of Ruby development across various platforms. He provides a comprehensive overview of the summit, highlighting the evolution of Ruby beyond its traditional web ecosystem. From discussions on its potential in gaming, mobi...

Charles Wood dives into the world of Ruby version managers. He explores the challenges of managing different versions of Ruby for various projects and discusses the evolution of tools that have made it easier to switch between Ruby versions. Whether you prefer to use Docker or manage Ruby versions directly on your machine, he shares insights and recommendations to streamline your development proce...

Charles Wood dives into a tool that can save you a lot of time and effort when working with Ruby projects. He talks about Pessimize, a gem that helps manage gem versions in a project to avoid compatibility issues. He discusses how Pessimize works to lock in specific gem versions and prevent unexpected updates that could break the code. Stay tuned to learn more about how Pessimize can streamline yo...

Charles Wood dives into the performance attributes of JIT in the Ruby virtual machine, discussing its evolution from Ruby 3.0 to the latest features in Ruby 3.3. Explaining the process of how JIT enhances the speed of Ruby code execution, he also shares insights into the challenges and benefits of integrating JIT into development environments. If you're curious about the potential impact of JIT on...

Alec Larsen is a staff engineer at Procore. They dive into a rich discussion about the evolution of the Ruby on Rails framework and its integration with modern web development technologies. They explore topics such as view components, state management, and server-side responses, while also delving into the challenges and potential solutions in this rapidly evolving landscape. The conversation cove...

Charles Wood dives into the vibrant Ruby community, upcoming conferences, and tips for anyone interested in speaking at these events. He talks about the resources available for finding conferences, the excitement of the community as events start to return, and the potential for individuals to share their knowledge by speaking at these gatherings. Stay tuned as he dives into the world of Ruby confe...

Ben Sheldon is a professional software developer and the author of GoodJob. They delve into the evolution of GoodJob, a background job library for Ruby on Rails, and its compatibility with Postgres. They also explore the challenges of choosing the right tools for background tasks and the potential for AI in job queuing. Stay tuned as they navigate through the nuances of database compatibility, job...

Charles Max Wood shares his experience using Kamal to deploy apps. He highlights the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of Kamal compared to other deployment options, such as Heroku. Charles delves into the technical aspects of Kamal's deployment process, including its integration with Docker, traffic load balancing, and the management of accessories like databases and search engines. He emphasizes...

Charles Max Wood dives into the world of Ruby as we explore the future of the language and its exciting developments. From the Ruby Dev Summit to the potential of Ruby in AI and other emerging technologies, he takes you on a journey through the latest advancements and possibilities within the Ruby community. Join him as he discusses the potential for Ruby in AI, its role in web development, and th...

John Nunemaker works at Box Out Sports and Fewer & Faster (creators of Flipper Cloud) as a programmer and owner. They do a deep dive into the intricate world of software development and feature flags. The conversation revolves around the challenges, strategies, and benefits of using feature flags, offering valuable insights gleaned from personal experiences. From effectively managing and remov...

Andrew Atkinson  is a software engineer, PostgreSQL specialist, and author. They delve deep into the world of database management and development. They engage in an insightful discussion covering various aspects of Postgres and Ruby on Rails. They explore topics such as database scalability, cache management, and data partitioning strategies, providing valuable insights for developers looking to o...

Pete Matsyburka is a Ruby developer and the mind behind DocuSeal. They delve into the world of Ruby development, with a special focus on different open-source projects. Together, they uncover the journey of creating an open-source document signing tool and the challenges and triumphs of commercializing an open-source project. From parsing HTML tags to handling PDFs, the conversation delves into th...

Alex Rudall is the creator of the ruby-openai gem. They explore the latest developments in the world of technology. They dive into the fascinating world of Ruby development and artificial intelligence. Join them as they delve into conversations about utilizing large language models for Rails apps, navigating the challenges and opportunities within the Ruby community, and the potential of Ruby in t...

Jorge Manrubia is the lead programmer at 37signals. They delve into the world of Turbo 8, a front-end library aimed at enhancing user experience and response times on the web. They discuss the latest developments and challenges in creating a seamless web experience. From the evolution of Turbo to the use of WebSockets and the philosophical alignment with Basecamp's principles, they explore the cut...

Daniel Doubrovkine is the principal engineer at Amazon Web Services. They dive deep into the world of APIs, frameworks, and open-source contributions. They discuss the pros and cons of using GraphQL and Grape for different client-side applications, the evolution of open-source involvement, and the challenges of contributing to well-established projects.  Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Developer...

Joe Masilotti is the Turbo Native guy. The conversation revolves around Turbo Native, iOS and Android app development, and the use of Rails to build mobile applications. They explore the advantages and challenges of Turbo Native, the limitations of other development options, and the exciting future developments in store for Rails developers. Join us as we unravel the fascinating world of mobile ap...

Yaroslav Shmarov is a senior Ruby on Rails engineer. They explore all things Ruby on Rails and hot topics in the tech world. They delve into the intricacies of Hotwire, the latest server-side rendering technology, and its integration with Ruby on Rails. Moreover, they share their insights on Turbo, Stimulus, and Strata, discussing their use cases, advantages, and challenges. Join us as we discuss...

Ben Curtis is the co-founder of Honeybadger Industries. They dive into the world of Honey Badger. From its humble origins as a side project to becoming a successful exception monitoring service, Honey Badger has seen steady growth and positive customer reviews. Ben shares the challenges they faced along the way, their guerrilla marketing tactics, and their recent launch of a new feature. Sponsors...