Ruby for All

Join Elise, co-host of the 'Ruby on Rails' podcast, Jason from 'Code with Jason,' Joël of 'The Bike Shed,' and Drew from 'Code and the Coding Coders Who Code It' as they share lively reflections from RailsConf 2024 in Detroit. They discuss workshops on TDD and BDD, the emotional significance of the conference, and the future of RailsConf. The conversation weaves in humorous debates about Detroit-style pizza, hot dog eating habits, and the vibrant local community, showcasing both technical insights and light-hearted banter.

Author of 'High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails,' Andy Atkinson, shares insights on database operations, schema design, and efficient querying for optimizing Rails apps. He discusses the workshop he's preparing for RailsConf, focusing on query performance improvement techniques and using multiple Postgres instances. The conversation also covers learning strategies, challenges, and benefits of workshops versus talks at conferences.

Guest Kevin Murphy, Software Developer at Pubmark, discusses RailsConf planning process, program committee insights, talk selection criteria, and challenges of organizing RailsConf. Emphasis on volunteer contributions for event success, theme for 2024 conference, and supporting speakers. Hosts Andrew and Julie chat about personal updates before diving into the episode.

Founder of Rails Camp West USA, Bobbilee Hartman, discusses the unique unplugged experience of Rails Camp, including coding retreats and outdoor adventures like hiking and zip-lining. She talks about the logistics of organizing the event, fostering a sense of community, and the benefits of sponsoring. The episode also touches on the challenges and joys of planning such an event and future locations.

Drew Bragg, a Ruby expert, discusses Sin City Ruby conference - mix of tech and lifestyle talks, benefits of regional events, importance of Ruby in tech, personal experiences with organizing events, and value of strengthening Ruby community through gatherings.

Join hosts Andrew and Julie on a humorous journey through debugging challenges in Ruby, from weather-induced moods to tricky bugs. They discuss using logs for troubleshooting, the value of teamwork, and the complexity of transitioning to new debugging tools. Andrew shares his process for solving a production bug, while Julie emphasizes the importance of understanding product behavior. They ponder fixing minor bugs vs. major ones and acknowledge that some bugs may remain unfixed. Laughter and insights abound in this human-centered look at the world of code.

In this podcast, hosts talk about a snowy ski trip and burnout, while guest Ryan discusses programming languages and Copilot features like type checking with Sorbet. Tips on learning Ruby on Rails and using Copilot Chat effectively are shared. Stay tuned for adventure stories and tech insights!

Learn about the intricacies of callbacks in Active Record models, including before, after, and around callbacks. Practical uses like setting default values and processing file uploads are discussed. Discover the similarities between callbacks and hooks in programming. Get insights on debugging callbacks and the importance of preventing downtime for startups.

The podcast discusses onboarding challenges, the innovative 'Shape Up' method by Basecamp, and the importance of maintaining personal relationships in a remote working environment. They also touch on technical debt, pair programming, and the need for a solid support system at work. Additionally, they emphasize the benefits of asking questions for professional growth.

Special guests James Garcia, Eric Halverson, and Caleb Mitchell from The Agency of Learning discuss their unique journeys into software development, the value of the Ruby community, and the challenges of keeping up with Rails. They also emphasize the importance of community in learning and provide practical advice on handling race conditions in coding projects.