The Ruby on Rails Podcast Episode 533: Catching Up With Nick Schwaderer
Mar 5, 2025
Nick joins the hosts to delve into the vibrant Ruby community and the importance of local meetups. They share excitement for an upcoming event filled with lightning talks, pizza, and beer. The joyful tradition of Ruby Karaoke is discussed as a way to enhance confidence among developers. The conversation shifts to the anxiety of code deployments, featuring Flipper’s safe rollout tools. Finally, they reflect on balancing work with travel and explore the evolving landscape of development tools, including AI integration.
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Decline of Ruby Events
- Nick Schwaderer discusses the decline of Ruby conferences and meetups since 2014.
- He recounts the vibrant Ruby scene in Belfast, which has seen limited activity despite a large community.
Engage Locally
- Inspired by a friend's message, Nick Schwaderer encourages community engagement.
- He advises to dig deep into local communities, meet people, and offer support.
Belfast Ruby Meetup
- Nick Schwaderer announces a new Belfast Ruby meetup on April 2nd at Farset Labs.
- Four speakers will give lightning talks, with pizza and beer provided.