Remote Ruby

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 con..

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) todiscuss 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 i..

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 ..

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, L..

In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are joined by the organizers of the RockyMountain Ruby Conference, including Bekki Freeman, Spike Ilacqua, and MartyHaught, 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 Mountai..

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..