Remote Ruby More Listener Questions
Apr 11, 2025
The hosts dive into their busy schedules while answering listener questions, discussing improvements for Rails and hybrid work best practices. They share strategies to foster team engagement remotely and inspire interest in Object-Oriented Programming and Test-Driven Development. Tips for attending Ruby conferences, including securing employer sponsorship, are highlighted. Finally, they explore ways for newcomers to land remote Ruby jobs, emphasizing effective portfolio building and the benefits of writing blog posts to enhance visibility in the developer community.
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Remote-First Is Key
- Treat hybrid teams as remote-first to include everyone equally.
- Document everything and use tools like Slack and Zoom to avoid remote isolation.
Inspire with Examples and Sharing
- Inspire team members by showing benefits of OOP and TDD through code reviews and positive reinforcement.
- Host relaxed knowledge-sharing sessions like Lunch and Learns to build trust and spread enthusiasm.
Use Labeled Comments in Code Review
- Use labeled comments in code review to clearly communicate intent and tone.
- Frame feedback as questions and specify if issues are blocking or optional.
