Remote Ruby

Ruby 3.3 Preview 1 & The Mystery Of The 3 Inch Round Button

May 26, 2023

The conversation kicks off with quirky reviews of shows like 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Seinfeld.' Exciting news emerges with the introduction of Ruby 3.3 Preview 1, highlighting performance boosts and new features. They tackle the hurdles of implementing autosave and error handling in Rails applications, while comparing Ruby with Laravel. The pals share laughs about the nuances of software development and discuss the challenges of using serverless functions and various hosting options. Tune in for insights, humor, and tech revelations!

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Quick takeaways

The release of Ruby 3.3 Preview 1 emphasizes significant performance enhancements, including improved YJIT and the introduction of RJIT for developers.

Implementing autosaving and error display in web forms challenges developers, highlighting the need for effective solutions like Turbo Streams in modern applications.

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Reflections on Shows and Personal Experiences

Interest in historical events is highlighted through discussions regarding the series about Watergate, particularly focusing on the individuals involved in the scandal. A personal anecdote is shared about acquiring a Nixon decanter, emphasizing the connection between past events and current interests. The conversation shifts to feelings around watching classic comedies such as 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Seinfeld,' revealing how these shows can evoke discomfort and nostalgia. A compelling story is mentioned where a man was exonerated of a murder charge due to video evidence linked to a Curb episode, showcasing the unexpected impact of popular culture on real-life events.

Intro

1min

Humor, Nostalgia, and Unlikely Connections

2min

Ruby 3.3 and Framework Comparisons

15min

Navigating Frameworks and Effective Monitoring in Development

3min

Frustrations and Observations in Software Development

4min

Building Customizable Web Services

12min

On this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew begin by sharing their thoughts on some shows they’re watching such as “White House Plumbers,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “Seinfeld.” The conversation then shifts towards the exciting release of Ruby 3.3 Preview 1, which focuses on performance improvements for YJIT and the introduction of compiler RJIT. They dive into the challenges of implementing autosaving and error display forms using Turbo and Hotwire in Rails. Then, the conversation takes a turn towards serverless function, with Andrew sharing his experiences using Vercel, and a discussion on Hatchbox and Fly for hosting applications, and the appeal of PlanetScale for databases. Go ahead and press download now to hear more!

[00:00:20] The guys discuss a few shows they’re watching.

[00:05:10] Chris announces the exciting release of Ruby 3.3 Preview 1, which introduces performance improvements for YJIT, and introduces the RJIT.

[00:07:11] Jason brings up an interview with Aaron Patterson that Justin Searls did at Ruby Kaigi 2023 where he talked about two people working on different parsers which could benefit alternative Ruby implementations.

[00:09:38] A conversation came up somewhere about Laravel being a feature-rich framework, while Ruby is considered a better language.

[00:10:59] Jason brings up the challenge of implementing autosaving and displaying errors in a form using Turbo and Hotwire in Rails. Chris mentions morphdom as a solution which can help with preserving focus during form updates.

[00:16:23] Chris talks about autosaving features as a standard in modern web applications, and the need for built-in solutions within Rails is emphasized to simplify the implementation process.

[00:22:00] Andrew shares his frustrations with implementing autosaving and validations.

[00:25:55] Andrew explains what he was doing with functions in Vercel.

[00:28:00] Jason brings up talking to Crunchy Data at RailsConf and the appeal of Planet Scale for databases.

[00:30:40] Hatchbox and Fly for hosting applications is discussed and plans for upgrading Ubuntu versions and Hatchbox features.

Panelists:

Jason Charnes

Chris Oliver

Andrew Mason

Sponsor:

Honeybadger

Links:

Jason Charnes Twitter