Remote Ruby Jeremy and Jess from IndieRails
Oct 4, 2024
In this crossover talk, Jeremy Smith, co-host of the Indie Rails podcast and creator of Liminal, shares insights on Ruby programming and indie software development. He discusses the frustrations with existing communication platforms and his vision for Liminal as a modern alternative. Jeremy and Jess explore the delicate balance of marketing and product development, shedding light on their career transitions from finance to tech. The duo also compares Rails and Laravel while emphasizing community-building and the importance of transparency in development.
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Indie Rails Origin
- Jess Brown, inspired by other businesses' stories, wanted to create a platform for sharing similar stories within the Rails community.
- Jeremy Smith suggested the podcast format, leading to the creation of Indie Rails.
Liminal Project Introduction
- Jeremy Smith is developing Liminal, a platform aiming to replace traditional forums and Slack with a modern solution.
- It combines aspects of Slack and GitHub Issues, addressing frustrations with current platforms.
Build in Public
- Build in public and share your development journey to gain valuable feedback and avoid silent failures.
- Talking about your project is as important as building it, according to Mike Buckby.