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Rails is having a moment (again) (Interview)

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Oct 31, 2024
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David Heinemeir Hansson
David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails, joins Kurt Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Fly.io, to discuss the resurgence of Rails. They delve into the current challenges in web development, particularly the complexities of JavaScript frameworks. The conversation highlights Rails 8 advancements, the pros and cons of the BDFL governance model, and the evolving dynamics of the Rails community amidst cancel culture and leadership changes. Expect strong opinions, insights on SQLite's role, and a renewed excitement for developer joy in this engaging discussion.
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Rails Resurgence

  • Rails 7 and 8 mark a renewed focus and excitement around Rails.
  • This resurgence is partly due to developers seeking alternatives to complex JavaScript frameworks.
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JavaScript Soup

  • The "JavaScript soup" refers to the complex ecosystem of JS frameworks, build tools, and dependencies.
  • DHH finds this complex and frustrating, preferring a simpler, no-build approach.
ANECDOTE

Hey.com's Lean JavaScript

  • DHH built Hey.com, a full-fledged email client, with significantly less JavaScript than competitors like Gmail.
  • This demonstrates that complex build processes and large JS bundles are not always necessary for performance.
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