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  • 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
    download now to hear more!

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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Redactor, caching strategies, challenges of managing JSONB columns in databases, to debates on programming trends and outdated technology.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
    download now to hear more!

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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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    Kamal 1.7.1

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    Crunchy Data

    Hetzner

    New Relic

    Sentry

    Passenger

    Sidekiq

    Honeybadger Insights

    Honeybadger Check-ins and Cron Monitoring

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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!

    Panelists:
    Jason Charnes
    Chris Oliver
    Andrew Mason

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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!

    Panelists:
    Jason Charnes
    Chris Oliver
    Andrew Mason

    Guest:
    Irina Nazarova

    Sponsor:
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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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