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 evolut…

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 Ambe…

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 disc…

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 …

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 Silic…

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, Limina…

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 Mount…

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…

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 innovati…

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 conta…

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 p…

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,…

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 an…

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 concurr…

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 w…

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 large…

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…

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 RubyCon…

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 addres…

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…

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, suc…

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, wh…

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…

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 …

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 variou…

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 …

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 a…

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 transi…

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 presen…

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.…

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…

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, shift…

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 st…

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, wit…

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 th…

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 confes…

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. …

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 in…

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 Rail…

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,…

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 dynam…

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…

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…

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…

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 th…

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 …

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 …

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 c…

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 so…

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 Ch…