Remote Ruby

Andrew returns from SF Ruby with a lot more than conference swag! He brings a clear snapshot of where Ruby, Rails, and AI are headed right now. In this episode, he and Chris walk through the most impactful talks from SF Ruby, share highlights of engaging discussions with other developers and friends, reminisces about nostalgic tech items, and explores insightful conversations on the future of Rails, startup culture, AI's impact on programming, developer anxiety, and they share product ideas from Chris new SaaS series on GoRails to Andrew’s concept for a serious GitHub Actions monitoring tool. Hit download now to hear more! LinksGoRails Black Friday SaleJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftAction Cable NextSF Ruby 2025 Ruby ConferenceGitButlerWaymoSimple File UploadCallback HellAction Cable Next Ruby Was Ready From The Start by Obie Fernandez (Medium) FluxGoRails: Markdown MIME Type & RendererSF Ruby Sponsors Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

Brendan Buckingham, co-host of the Rails Business Podcast, and Ryan Frisch, CTO at LocalBull, dive into their Ruby on Rails journeys. They explore how personal frustrations can spark innovative product ideas and discuss managing Stripe APIs for seamless transactions. The duo also shares insights on upgrading Rails and leveraging modern JavaScript tools like Turbo Streams for better user experiences. They emphasize the importance of community events and how their podcast originated from a passion for combining Rails with business.

Nate Berkopec, a Rails/Ruby performance engineer and seasoned open-source maintainer known for his work on Puma, joins the discussion. He dives into the split within the Ruby community and the complexities of maintaining vital projects. Topics include open-source funding challenges and the debate about project ownership. Nate also explores corporate sponsorships, the impact of paid open-source work, and the need for inclusivity in contributions. He suggests creating community-led alternatives to Turbo/Hotwire, advocating for a collaborative future in open-source.

Chris shares his journey into fatherhood, balancing a newborn with work responsibilities. The hosts delve into the tricky world of OpenSSL 3.6 issues and their creative workarounds. They discuss the ongoing controversies in the Ruby community, stressing the need for unity. Nostalgia strikes as they reminisce about childhood toys like Legos. TV recommendations, including some psychological thrillers, round out the conversation, alongside thoughts on refining Action Push features and making Ruby libraries more modular.

Drew Bragg, host of Code and the Coding Coders Who Code It, joins Rachael Wright-Munn, a developer and streamer known as ChaelCodes, to dive deep into the RubyGems controversy. They discuss the timeline of events surrounding Ruby Central's actions and the ensuing community backlash. Topics include governance issues, security concerns, and communication failures that fueled distrust. They advocate for engagement over destruction while emphasizing the importance of community-driven board representation and transparent communication to rebuild trust.

Travis Dockter, the founder of the Blastoff Rails conference, shares his inspiring journey from business school to organizing a Ruby conference in Albuquerque. He talks about the unique venue selection at the Albuquerque Museum and his focus on creating a smaller, more intimate experience with fewer talks. Travis emphasizes the importance of quality sponsorships, community energy, and supports for first-time speakers. He also highlights exciting local attractions and the vibrant culture that attendees can explore, wrapping up with tips for submitting engaging proposals.

Chris and Andrew share their travel tales from Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, highlighting standout moments from the conference. They delve into exciting new features like ReActionView and Action Push, emphasizing their impact on developer experience. The duo discusses the importance of tooling innovations in Ruby, as well as the theme of enhancing existing frameworks. With anecdotes from the conference and reflections on personal adventures, they wrap up with a glimpse into future plans and the Rails community's evolving landscape.

Andy Croll, a vibrant figure in the Ruby community, and Jason Charnes, known for his contributions to Rails, share hilarious moments from Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam. They dive into key topics like Turbo offline, Hotwire Native 1.3, and the intriguing 'run CI on your machine' concept. The duo also discusses fun anecdotes from the embassy experience, favorite talks, and plans for a lively museum party. With plenty of humor and insights, this conversation showcases the vibrant culture of the Ruby community.

Irina Nazarova and Vladimir Dementyev from Evil Martians join to discuss the upcoming SF Ruby Conference in San Francisco. They highlight its significance for startups and the Ruby community, showcasing the planned workshops and keynote speakers. The conversation dives into their experiences integrating Rails with WebAssembly, enhancing developer learnings and productivity. They also touch on the evolution of Ruby, AI in programming, and creating interactive tools to improve event management, fostering a connected Ruby ecosystem.

Jim Remsik, Founder of Flagrant and organizer of the XO Ruby Conference series, shares his insights on the importance of Ruby and Rails events. He discusses the challenges and rewards of emceeing and the need for inclusivity and diverse participation at conferences. They explore the intersection of design and development, emphasizing the growing role of junior developers. Jim also offers practical advice for aspiring technologists to engage with the community through meetups and smaller events, highlighting the value of building meaningful relationships.