Ruby Rogues

Charles Wood and Joe Masilotti delve into the intricate world of Ruby, static site generators, and mobile app development. Joe shares valuable insights into the future of Ruby, its role in Rails, and the revolutionary potential of Turbo Native for rendering Rails websites within native iOS and Android apps. They explore the challenges and prospects of Ruby in the mobile app space, shedding light on the intricacies of app development and the evolving landscape of static site generators. Whether you're an experienced developer or simply curious about the technological frontiers, this episode provides a deep dive into the cutting-edge world of Ruby and static site generation. SocialsLinkedIn: Joe MasilottiJoe MasilottiAdvertising 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.

In this episode, Charles explores the nuanced future of Ruby with the insightful Sebastian Wilgosz. They navigate the challenges faced by junior developers in a market dominated by demand for senior and mid-level talent, as well as the imperative to inspire the next generation with the merits of Ruby. The discussion also delves into the evolving landscape of JavaScript-free applications and the potential resurgence of back-end technologies. Join them as they dissect the complexities of Ruby's market position and the innovative strides made by the Hanami framework, offering a glimpse into the diverse potential of Ruby in non-web development domains.SocialsLinkedIn: Sebastian WilgoszHanamimastery.comAdvertising 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.

In this episode, Charles Wood engages in an insightful discussion with Rich Steinmetz, focusing on the future of Ruby and Rails development, as well as the evolving landscape of public APIs. Rich provides valuable insights into the upward trends in Ruby and Rails development, highlighting potential new directions and innovations in the field. They delve into the advancements in the Ruby language, performance optimizations, and the need for enhanced API development tools within the Ruby and Rails ecosystem. Additionally, Rich underscores the resurgence of community meetups and conferences, signifying a promising path ahead for the Ruby community. Stay tuned as they explore the dynamic world of Ruby and Rails development with Rich's in-depth perspectives.SocialsLinkedIn: Rich SteinmetzRichStone Input OutputAdvertising 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.

Today's episode delves into the intricate realm of WebAssembly with, Yuta Saito, a Ruby core committer. Yuta shares valuable insights into the Ruby WebAssembly (WASM) project, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the performance and versatility of the Ruby programming language. Join Charles and Yuta as they explore the technical intricacies and future implications of this ambitious endeavor, shedding light on the significant advancements and challenges facing the Ruby community.SocialsLinkedIn: Yuta SaitoGitHub: Yuta Saito Katei.devAdvertising 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.

Amir Rajan is the CEO at DragonRuby LLP. In today's episode, Charles Wood have the privilege of speaking with Amir Rajan, the developer behind DragonRuby, a game engine that harnesses the power of Ruby code. They explore the unique and creative aspects of game development in Ruby, the future prospects of DragonRuby, and the potential impact of this innovative approach in the gaming industry. Join them as they delve into the intersection of creativity, technology, and programming with a focus on game development in this insightful conversation. SocialsLinkedIn: Amir RajanAmir RajanNSpecAdvertising 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.

Elia Schito, an influential Italian developer known for his work on Opal, discusses the future of Ruby, the appeal of writing in Ruby, and the latest advancements in the Ruby and Rails community. Topics include transpiling Ruby to JavaScript, 'Rails plus' with a Ruby-based front-end, pragmatism vs. beauty in development, and the flexibility of Rails and open-source applications. They also touch on the challenges of using TypeScript, the benefits of import maps and prop shaft in Rails 7, and advancements in the Ruby community and framework.

A deep dive into the future of Ruby development across various platforms, including gaming, mobile development, web assembly, and desktop applications. Discussions on the potential of Rails 8 for Progressive Web Apps, advancements in the Ruby web ecosystem like Opal and Ruby Wasm, and the versatility of Ruby in AI, machine learning, and scripting. Exploring the potential of Ruby platforms to leverage popular tools like PyTorch and Langchain, integrate blockchain and machine learning, and use tools written in other languages alongside Ruby.

Charles Wood dives into the world of Ruby version managers. He explores the challenges of managing different versions of Ruby for various projects and discusses the evolution of tools that have made it easier to switch between Ruby versions. Whether you prefer to use Docker or manage Ruby versions directly on your machine, he shares insights and recommendations to streamline your development process. Plus, don't miss out on updates about the Ruby Dev Summit and how you can access insightful interviews from the Ruby and Rails communities.Sign Up: Ruby Dev SummitAdvertising 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.

Charles Wood dives into a tool that can save you a lot of time and effort when working with Ruby projects. He talks about Pessimize, a gem that helps manage gem versions in a project to avoid compatibility issues. He discusses how Pessimize works to lock in specific gem versions and prevent unexpected updates that could break the code. Stay tuned to learn more about how Pessimize can streamline your development process and prevent dependency issues in your Ruby projects.Sign Up: Ruby Dev SummitLinkspessimizeAdvertising 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.

Charles Wood dives into the performance attributes of JIT in the Ruby virtual machine, discussing its evolution from Ruby 3.0 to the latest features in Ruby 3.3. Explaining the process of how JIT enhances the speed of Ruby code execution, he also shares insights into the challenges and benefits of integrating JIT into development environments. If you're curious about the potential impact of JIT on your Ruby programs, this episode is a must-listen. Sign Up: Ruby Dev SummitAdvertising 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.