Remote Ruby Jason’s Farewell – So Long, and Thanks for All the BETs!
Feb 15, 2025
Jason bids farewell as hosts reflect on their journey, celebrating connections and memories shared over six years. They dive into the impact of AI tools on programming, the evolution of debugging challenges, and the significance of authentic relationships in the Ruby community. Nostalgia for past episodes, favorite TV shows, and playful banter enrich their heartfelt discussion. As they navigate Jason's departure, the hosts share laughs and insights, highlighting the growth fostered by their podcasting adventure.
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One-Line Fix
- Jason spent an hour fixing a hanging test suite.
- Jamie fixed it the next morning with one change.
Docker Debugging Woes
- Andrew's Docker setup bundles installs fine but fails on boot snap, claiming it doesn't know net SMTP.
- This issue, though likely simple, is proving difficult to debug within Docker.
Copilot for Tests
- Jason uses Copilot for coding assistance, primarily for writing tests and generating fixtures.
- He finds it useful for grunt work, though it's not perfect and sometimes requires manual intervention.