Justin Bowen

Justin Bowen, a Ruby developer with 17 years of experience, shares insights about Active Agent, his innovative Rails-native framework for integrating AI. He discusses challenges in shipping AI, emphasizing the importance of context and real-world testing. Bowen also critiques the hype around AI, comparing it to crypto trends. The conversation explores the balance between open-source sustainability and monetization, community involvement, and the evolution of Ruby in the AI landscape, while highlighting exciting projects like Osmo AI and the upcoming Ruby AI hackathon.

Justin Bowen, a Rails developer and AI specialist, and Rhiannon Payne, the Marketing Director for Ruby Central, share their journey as a couple in tech. They discuss their innovative project, Active Agents, an AI framework aimed at simplifying Rails development. The duo dives into the challenges of marketing to developers and the importance of community engagement. Their experiences reveal how they navigate both collaborative and personal dynamics in a fast-evolving tech landscape, all while enjoying a few feline cameos!