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Episode 524: Writing Code Using AI with Landon Gray
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Episode 522: Mentoring Junior Devs with Adam Cuppy
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Episode 519: Joel Hawksley on Web Accessibility
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Episode 518: Live From The Rails Conf Hallway Track!
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Episode 515: Livestreaming Code On Twitch with Rachael Wright-Munn
I am very excited for today’s episode! Twitch is a livestreaming service where users can stream themselves to the internet. Twitch is known for video game streaming. But, people stream all kinds of things, including software development. Today's guest is Rachael Wright-Munn who livestreams Rails development on Twitch Show Notes Rachael’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/chaelcodes Find Rachael online: https://chael.codes/links Nerd or die: https://nerdordie.com/ Sponsors Honeybadger (https://www.honeybadger.io/) As an Engineering Manager or an engineer, too much of your time gets sucked up with downtime issues, troubleshooting, and error tracking. How can you spend more time shipping code and less time putting out fires? Honeybadger is how. It’s a suite of monitoring tools specifically for devs. Get started today in as little as 5 minutes at Honeybadger.io (https://www.honeybadger.io/) with plans starting at free! Blue Ridge Ruby (https://blueridgeruby.com/) Are you ready to break away from your routine and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Ruby? Join us at Blue Ridge Ruby, a friendly regional conference nestled in the picturesque mountains of western North Carolina, happening on May 30th and 31st, 2024, in the heart of downtown Asheville. Blue Ridge Ruby isn't just another tech conference; It's a gathering of passionate Ruby developers and community members. Join us at a cozy venue for a single track conference with an intimate atmosphere and connect with Rubyists of all levels to share ideas. Explore downtown Asheville during the open lunch break, sampling its eclectic food scene and cozy cafes and during the post conference weekend to see our vibrant city. Visit BlueRidgeRuby.com for registration and speaker information and secure your spot today!