
Ruby Rogues
Our original panel podcast, Ruby Rogues is a weekly discussion around Ruby, Rails, software development, and the community around Ruby.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.
Latest episodes

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
Accelerating Growth: SaaS Frameworks, Mentorship, and Ruby Development - RUBY 626
Charles and Valentino delve into a wide array of topics, from time management struggles to the intricacies of building SaaS frameworks within Rails apps. They also explore the idea of apprenticeship programs for coding, discussing the potential benefits for mentors and apprentices alike. The episode is filled with insights on open-source projects, AI model integration, and the Ruby Dev Summit.SponsorsChuck's Resume TemplateDeveloper Book ClubBecome a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs MembershipAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 16, 2024 • 20min
Ruby Dev Summit - Jason Swett
Charles Wood catches up with Jason Swett to discuss the intriguing future of Ruby and his unwavering commitment to the language. The conversation delves into Jason's projects, including his upcoming CI product, and his motivation for continuing to work with Ruby. They also touch on the Sin City Ruby conference, the direction of Jason's career, and his unique approach to building relationships in the tech community. Tune in to gain insight from Jason's perspective on Ruby, technology, and his passion for connecting with others in the industry.SocialsLinkedIn: Jason SwettAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 16, 2024 • 39min
Ruby Dev Summit - Andy Maleh
Charles Wood delves into the latest advancements in the realm of technology and software development. In this episode, he brings you an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of Ruby programming, featuring insights from the esteemed Andy Maleh. Join them as they uncover Andy's in-depth discussion on Ruby's expanding potential, particularly in the domains of desktop development, gaming, and cross-platform compatibility. Prepare to gain valuable insights into the future applications of Ruby, including its viability in AI, machine learning, and mobile app development. SocialsAndy MalehAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 16, 2024 • 28min
Ruby Dev Summit - Soutaro Matsumoto
Charles Wood has the privilege of hearing from Soutaro Matsumoto, a prominent figure in the Ruby community. Soutaro offers an in-depth exploration of RBS, a crucial aspect of Ruby development, and discusses the future of the language. He delves into the complexities of type signatures in Ruby, the potential benefits of type systems, and provides valuable insights into the ongoing developments in the Ruby ecosystem. Join them as they gain a deeper understanding of Ruby's trajectory and the impactful work being done by Soutaro Matsumoto.SocialsLinkedIn: Soutaro MatsumotoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 16, 2024 • 26min
Ruby Dev Summit - Jeremy Evans
Charles Wood sits down with Jeremy Evans, the author of several well-known Ruby gems, including the SQL gem and the ROTA web framework. Jeremy shares his insights on the future of Ruby, including stability, performance improvements, and potential advancements. He also discusses his work in eliminating unnecessary allocations, upcoming changes in the Ruby community, and his book, "Polished Ruby Programming." Join them as they explore the exciting developments and challenges in the world of Ruby development with Jeremy Evans.SocialsJeremy EvansAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 16, 2024 • 32min
Ruby Dev Summit - Alex Rudall
In this episode, Charles Wood engages in an insightful conversation with Alex Rudall about the evolving role of AI within the Ruby community. They dissect the implications of AI advancements on the future of Ruby, addressing the declining usage of the language and its potential staying power. Through this discussion, they aim to uncover the opportunities and obstacles that await developers in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.SocialsLinkedIn: Alex RudallAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 16, 2024 • 10min
The Future of the Ruby Programming Language
Charles Wood delves into the intricacies of the Ruby programming language, exploring the recent and upcoming advancements. He provides insightful discussions on performance upgrades such as the just-in-time compiler (JIT), the Prism parser, the async library, and Ruby types. He also gets a sneak peek of the upcoming 5-day Ruby challenge with OpenAI. Join them as they uncover the significant developments in Ruby and their impact on the developer community. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of the future of the Ruby programming language.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 15, 2024 • 51min
Ruby Dev Summit - Samuel Williams
In today's episode, Charles Wood delves into the expertise of Samuel Williams, a prominent Ruby developer hailing from New Zealand. Charles Wood dissects his extensive experience with Ruby, the challenges he encountered while grappling with scalability, and the inception of his pivotal projects, Async and Falcon. Join them as they unravel the complexities of concurrency, actor-based models, and the future landscape of Ruby's scalability and efficiency. This episode promises to shed light on the world of Ruby development, the pursuit of streamlined code performance, and the potential environmental implications of refining programming languages.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 15, 2024 • 32min
Ruby Dev Summit - Federico Iachetti
In today's episode, Charles Wood delves into the future of Ruby, with a keen focus on performance enhancements, parser modifications, and syntax updates. Our guest, Federico Iachetti, shares valuable insights into the potential integration of a JIT compiler and parser with his editor, shedding light on the technical advancements poised to shape the future of Ruby. Join them as they navigate the intricate world of programming languages and their impact on the development community.Socials LinkedIn: Federico IachettiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Feb 15, 2024 • 42min
Ruby Dev Summit - Stephen Margheim
Charles Wood explores the resurgence of Ruby and Ruby on Rails in the web development community. Our featured speaker, Stephen Margheim, delves into the technical aspects that have contributed to the renewed interest in Ruby, including its simplicity, intuitive nature, and pragmatic approach. They discuss the practical applications of Ruby in web development, the emergence of new companies adopting Ruby on Rails, and the ongoing efforts to expand the ecosystem of tools and guides for advanced use cases with SQLite in web applications. Join them as they analyze the impact of Ruby's resurgence and its potential to shape the future of web development.SocialsLinkedIn: Stephen MargheimAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.