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Remote Ruby

DHH on Rails World 2023 & Rails 7.1

Oct 27, 2023
DHH, creator of Ruby on Rails, shares insights on Rails World 2023 and Rails 7.1, open source contributions, deployment challenges, and building static sites. He discusses the importance of in-person gatherings, attracting new talent, and avoiding becoming an unpaid employee. DHH introduces projects like "Prop Shaft" and "Skiff," highlighting their development journey and the decision-making process of building solutions versus using existing ones in the Rails ecosystem.
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Quick takeaways

  • Attracting new talent and newcomers to the Rails community is a vital part of the Rails Foundation's mission.
  • Commercial open source can coexist with community-driven development in Rails, celebrating the contributions made by individuals and companies.

Deep dives

The Exciting Rails World Conference

The speaker talks about the recent Rails World conference and how it exceeded expectations. The event was characterized by good energy, excitement, and human connection. The executive director of the Rails Foundation played a crucial role in creating a successful event. The conference attracted not only experienced programmers but also a significant number of newcomers to the Rails community. Attracting new people to the ecosystem is a vital part of the Rails Foundation's mission.

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