
A Junior, A Senior and I 27 - On Ruby (and Rails?) with Lucian and Stan
Jan 7, 2026
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In this episode I am joined by Stan and Lucian to discuss Ruby (and Rails).
We start by discussing why one would chose Ruby to start a new project and how weldoming it is for beginers.
Then we discuss how the ecosystem of Ruby favors expressiveness and beauty .
And end discussing the place of Rails in the environment.
Takeaways
- Ruby's appeal lies in its elegance and creativity
- The community's inflexibility and high standards can be a barrier for beginners Types in Ruby are a matter of choice and depend on the project's needs.
- Rails is a powerful addition to Ruby, providing convention over configuration and simplifying web app development.
Chapters
- 00:00 Is Ruby Beginner Friendly?
- 31:40 Exploring Types in Ruby
- 40:22 The Role of Rails in Ruby Ecosystem
- 46:39 Adhering to the Rails Way
- 55:02 The Hidden Superpower of Rails
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- Find Stan at:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boyet/
- Personal website: https://stan.boyet.me/
- Find Lucian at:
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianghinda/
- ShortRuby Newsletter: https://newsletter.shortruby.com
- Other social media: https://bsky.app/profile/lucianghinda.com, https://x.com/lucianghinda, https://ruby.social/@lucian
