Remote Ruby

Winter temperature swings set the stage for a lively discussion on refactoring Jumpstart to minimize merge pain and enhance upgrades. The duo explores AI-assisted coding pitfalls and celebrates refined web security headers for simpler CSRF management. A sneak peek at Miren, an innovative platform described as 'old school Heroku on steroids,' adds excitement. They also share insights from recent deployment challenges, emphasizing the importance of ownership in codebases and the potential of automating database setups during deployment.

Chris and Andrew kick things off with some weather whiplash and snowblower talk before introducing a new guest on the show, long-time Rubyist David Hill. They chat about fast food and favorite shows, David’s accidental path into Ruby and Rails, and various projects he’s worked on, including an AED management application. The discussion also touches on the new open-source release of Basecamp's Kanban board, Fizzy, and some innovative CSS techniques used in the project. The conversation wraps up with upcoming Ruby conferences in 2026 and how Claude's AI assistance is helping with coding tasks. Hit download now to hear more! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftDavid Hill LinkedInDavid Hill WebsiteThe Ruby Gems PodcastAndorDispatch (video game)Vanilla CSS is all you need by Rob ZolkosFizzy Webhooks: What You Need To Know by Rob ZolkosFizzyRBQ Conf, March 2026 - Austin, TXXO RubyRubyConf, July 14-16, 2026 – Las, Vegas, NVHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

Explore the evolution of Rails development as Andrew and Chris dive into dev containers, the switch to Playwright, and the challenges of running services in containers. They share personal parenting struggles, from sleep-deprived nights to daycare dilemmas, while humorously reflecting on life as new dads. Also discussed are the complexities of building practical SaaS applications and the pressing concerns of energy sources, all mixed with entertaining anecdotes about kids' programming and recent TV shows.

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 SponsorsHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. 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.