In this podcast, the hosts discuss embracing simplicity in coding, inspired by Elon Musk. They also explore smart home automation using voice commands and the Raspberry Pi. They share their experience with building a 3D printer and discuss virtual reality game development. Additionally, they touch on the upgrade process to Ruby 3.3 and debugging job adapters in Active Job.

Rails experts Ryan and Mike from Wafers discuss their marketing strategies at Rails conferences with code-themed games and Lego sets. They debunk the myth that developers hate marketing, emphasizing authenticity. They delve into the crucial role of web application firewalls (WAFs) in managing bot traffic and improving security. Redis usage, memory decisions, and customer feedback are explored, highlighting how engineering can be a powerful marketing tool.

Join the podcast as guest Craig Kerstiens, a 12-year veteran of working with Postgres, discusses user-friendly database experiences, the challenges in marketing the platform to developers, and the importance of multi-tenancy. They also touch on the acquisition of Heroku and their transition to Crunchy, the benefits of visualization tools, using Postgres as a backend for Action Cable, and the concept of tracking changes in a database. Plus, they share a wild drink experience and recommend resources for learning more about Postgres.

Meet Andrew Atkinson, a software veteran launching his book on database operations for Rails developers. We explore Postgres vs MongoDB, synchronization challenges, optimizing Rails performance, and the benefits of strict loading in active record.

Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout and a podcast hosting veteran, dives into the journey of scaling Buzzsprout since 2008. He shares humorous anecdotes about the challenges in podcasting, from shifting focus to product development to navigating CDN and cloud storage complexities. Rossi emphasizes the importance of prioritizing happiness for both the team and customers, as well as balancing technical decisions with genuine fulfillment. This conversation sheds light on how passion and community engagement drive success in the podcast industry.

Join the lively conversation as we unlock the power of state machines in code development. Discover how state machines simplify complex logic, recognize the need for a state machine, and explore the value of using state machines. We also discuss the applications of Ruby beyond Rails, CSS grid, leveraging state machines, and waiting for a loop in code development.

Amanda Perino, Executive Director from the Rails Foundation, joins Jason, Chris, and Andrew to discuss their experiences at RailsWorld, the importance of community enthusiasm and in-person events, custom design elements of the conference, and the decision to host the next Rails World in Toronto.

Jorge Manrubia, Lead Programmer at 37signals, discusses his background, role at 37signals, and contributions to open source projects. He shares insights on learning from rejection in job interviews. Topics include Active Record Encryption, Console1984, Turbo development, challenges of using Turbo Streams for complex updates, and the benefits of using libraries like morphdom or Idiomorph for simplifying the update process. Jorge also gives a glimpse into the upcoming release of Turbo 8.

In this live afterparty episode, guests Andy Croll, Robby Russell, William Kennedy, and Jason Cheal discuss their experiences at the Rails World conference, the vibrant Ruby community, and behind-the-scenes work of core contributors. They talk about favorite parts of the conference, challenges of presenting, creating presentations with humor, and the significance of awards in the Ruby world.

DHH, creator of Ruby on Rails, shares insights on Rails World 2023 and Rails 7.1, open source contributions, deployment challenges, and building static sites. He discusses the importance of in-person gatherings, attracting new talent, and avoiding becoming an unpaid employee. DHH introduces projects like "Prop Shaft" and "Skiff," highlighting their development journey and the decision-making process of building solutions versus using existing ones in the Rails ecosystem.