Elise Shaffer, host of the Ruby on Rails podcast, shares insights into the future of Ruby and the growing energy within the community. They explore new features in the Rails and Ruby ecosystem, the potential for performance improvements, and the versatility of Ruby beyond web development. They also discuss staying informed, goals for the podcast, and upcoming episodes.
Exciting developments in the Rails and Ruby ecosystems are generating a resurgence of interest in Ruby, with new tools and libraries like Wijit, Solid Queue, Solid Cash, and Hotwire generating a lot of activity and attention.
Ruby and Rails are expanding their application possibilities through innovations like Solid Cash, Solid Queue, Turbo Native, and Strata, allowing developers to enhance performance, build high-fidelity mobile apps, and explore niche areas like security and microservices.
Deep dives
The Future of Ruby
Ruby is still a promising language with a bright future. Despite claims that it is dying, there is a resurgence of interest in Ruby due to exciting developments in the Rails and Ruby ecosystems. New tools and libraries like Wijit, Solid Queue, Solid Cash, and Hotwire are generating a lot of activity and garnering attention on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Mastodon. The growing Ruby community and its passion for the language are strong indicators of Ruby's continued relevance and potential for innovation.
Community Excitement and Emerging Trends
There is a lot of enthusiasm within the Ruby community for new features and advancements. Listeners of the Ruby on Rails podcast express excitement about Wijit, JIT, RACTERS, Strata, and Hotwire. They're interested in exploring the potential of these tools and frameworks, which are generating a buzz within the community. Meanwhile, the proliferation of new conferences dedicated to Ruby and Rails underscores the vibrant energy and momentum behind the language. Overall, there is a sense of anticipation and curiosity about the future of Ruby and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
Improved Performance and Expanded Applications
Ruby and Rails are making significant strides in terms of performance and expanded application possibilities. With advancements like Solid Cash and Solid Queue, developers can enhance performance and concurrency in their Ruby applications without resorting to heavy reliance on additional frameworks or tools. Furthermore, innovations like Turbo Native and Strata offer the potential to build high-fidelity mobile apps directly with the Rails stack. This accessibility and improved performance open up opportunities for developers to build niche apps quickly and efficiently, even for startup companies. Ruby's versatility is not limited to web development, as it finds applications in areas like security, desktop software, and microservices.
The Exciting Road Ahead
The future of Ruby and Rails holds great potential for further growth and exciting possibilities. Rails 8, with its emphasis on creating a full-stack framework, incorporating features such as web push badges, install prompts, and service workers, promises to be a significant milestone. Additionally, the integration of an LSP story in Rails 8 will greatly enhance the tooling and development experience for Ruby developers. This focus on improving ergonomics and productivity aligns with Ruby's ethos of simplicity and expressiveness. As more developers and startups embrace Ruby and Rails for their projects, the community's energy and enthusiasm are propelling the language towards new horizons, making way for innovative applications and solving diverse problems.
In this episode, Charles Wood delves into the evolving landscape of Ruby development with an esteemed guest, Elise Shaffer, the host of the Ruby on Rails podcast. Elise offers valuable insights into the future of Ruby, emphasizing the growing energy and enthusiasm within the community. They explore the latest developments in the Rails and Ruby ecosystem, including new features and tools, and discuss the potential for performance improvements in Ruby. Join them as they examine the versatility of Ruby beyond web development, its potential for rapid deployment, and the upcoming release of Rails 8, with a focus on its new features and tools. Additionally, they take a deep dive into the sources of information and the process for staying abreast of the latest Ruby developments. Socials