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San Francisco Ruby Conference Recap
Andrew returns from SF Ruby with a lot more than conference swag! He brings a clear snapshot of where Ruby, Rails, and AI are headed right now. In this episode, he and Chris walk through the most impactful talks from SF Ruby, share highlights of engaging discussions with other developers and friends, reminisces about nostalgic tech items, and explores insightful conversations on the future of Rails, startup culture, AI's impact on programming, developer anxiety, and they share product ideas from Chris new SaaS series on GoRails to Andrew’s concept for a serious GitHub Actions monitoring tool. Hit download now to hear more! LinksGoRails Black Friday SaleJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftAction Cable NextSF Ruby 2025 Ruby ConferenceGitButlerWaymoSimple File UploadCallback HellAction Cable Next Ruby Was Ready From The Start by Obie Fernandez (Medium) FluxGoRails: Markdown MIME Type & RendererSF Ruby Sponsors Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Rails Business with Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew have a lively conversation with Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch from the Rails Business Podcast. They discuss their experiences and journeys with Ruby on Rails, starting from their early encounters with the technology to hosting a specialized Rails podcast. Critical technical topics are covered, including managing Stripe API data integrity, upgrading Rails applications, and using modern JavaScript tools like Turbo Frames and Turbo Streams. Brendan and Ryan also share how and why they started the Rails Business Podcast, the power of small community events, and how following your own frustrations often leads to the best product ideas. Hit download now to hear more! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftBrendan Buckingham XRyan Frisch LinkedInRails Business PodcastRailsConf 2014- Keynote: Writing Software by David Heinemeier HanssonGetting Real by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason FriedThis Week in Startups PodcastThe REWORK Podcast (37signals)BasecampIn Defence of the Single Page Application by William KennedyXO RubyJim Remsik LinkedIn Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Managing Open Source with Nate Berkopec
In this episode, guest Nate Berkopec joins Chris and Andrew to discuss the current state and cultural controversies surrounding Ruby Gems, Bundler, and open-source projects in general. The conversation dives into the split within the Ruby community, the complexities of maintaining key projects, and the challenges of funding and sustaining open-source work. Nate shares his experiences with Puma and his philosophy on community-driven contributions and project ownership. The episode also explores broader issues such as the feasibility of getting paid for open-source work, the role of corporate sponsorship, and the need for more inclusive participation in maintaining and evolving open-source software. Hit download now to hear more! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftNate Berkopec WebsiteNate Berkopec BlueskyNate Berkopec MastodonNate Berkopec XSpeedshopLearning from the RubyGems fiasco with Mike McQuaid (Homebrew) and Justin Searls (YouTube)gem.coopSpinelThe Transition of RubyGems Repository Ownership by Matz (Ruby News)Is turbo in maintenance mode? #1456 (GitHub) Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Chris Is Back, Ruby Drama, Projects, and Parenthood
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew catch up with Chris discussing the arrival of a new baby and the challenges of balancing work and parenting. Then, they dive into the complexities of dealing with OpenSSL 3.6 issues on their development environments, exploring various debugging attempts and ultimately finding a workaround. The conversation also touches on the ongoing drama within the Ruby community, expressing concerns about its impact and the need for unity. Additionally, they share thoughts on shows/series they’ve been watching and reflect on the joys and frustrations of nostalgic activities like building with Legos. The episode wraps up with a teaser about forthcoming features for Action Push, particularly for web notifications. Hit download now to hear more! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftGitHub PR #949- certificate verify failed (unable to get certificate CRL) Can I emailTaskThe GirlfriendMementoThe Usual SuspectsThe Bearcarlhuda Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Who Owns RubyGems? Inside the Ruby Central Controversy
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris is on paternity leave celebrating the birth of his son, so Andrew brings in Drew Bragg and Rachael Wright-Munn (aka ChaelCodes), to discuss recent controversies surrounding Ruby Central and its alleged takeover of Ruby Gems and Bundler. They dive into the timeline of events, conflicting narratives, communication failures, and the underlying security concerns. They address theories and facts, scrutinize the governance of Ruby Central, and discuss the implications for the Ruby community. The episode emphasizes the importance of asking questions and seeking clarity, while advocating for a balanced and constructive approach to resolving the community's issues. Hit download now to hear more! Panelist:Andrew MasonGuests:Drew BraggRachael Wright-MunnSponsors:HoneybadgerJudoscaleLinks:Chris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftDrew Bragg WebsiteCode and the Coding Coders who Code it- Drew’s PodcastPhilly.rbRachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)- Website Rachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)-TwitchRachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)-BlueskyEllen's first post on the RubyGems controversy A board member's perspective on the RubyGems controversy An Update From Ruby Central (Video) Investigation reveals Shopify manipulated Ruby Central to force takeover of Bundler and RubyGems - GIGAZINE Strengthening the Stewardship of RubyGems and Bundler Martin Emde's post on Bluesky Reddit post for "An Update from Ruby Central" Bundler Policies on GitHub Advocacy for Reduced Rails Usage Alpha-Omega Project Ruby Central News Post: Alpha-Omega support Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Blastoff Rails with Travis Dockter
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with Travis Dockter, the founder of a brand-new Ruby conference, Blastoff Rails. They dive deep into Travis’s journey from business school to bootcamp, his love for conferences, and why he decided to organize one of his own in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From planning venues and sponsors to shaping a unique conference philosophy, Travis shares both the behind-the-scenes challenges and the excitement of creating a new community space for Rails developers.LinksTravis Dockter LinkedInTravis Dockter XBlastoff Rails XBlastoff Rails-June 11-12, 2025, Albuquerque New MexicoAlbuquerque MuseumPirates of Silicon ValleyKieran Klaassen XRuby Conference BlogSan Francisco Ruby Conference 2025, November 19-21terminal.shop (coffee shop)ThePrimeagen (YouTube) Meow WolfHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Rails World 2025 Recap
In this episode, Chris and Andrew reflect on their recent trip to Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, sharing travel adventures, highlights from the conference, and insights into major Rails announcements. From slide-heavy talks to new features like ReActionView, Action Push, Kamal Geo Proxy, Hotwire Native, and Action Text Lexxy, they explore how the Rails ecosystem continues to push developer experience forward. Hit download now to hear more!LinksChris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftRails World 2025- Amsterdam Talks (YouTube)ReActionViewLexxyKamal ProxyHotwire NativeSTRAAT MuseumHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Live at Rails World 2025
Live from Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, Chris and Andrew hang with Andy Croll and Jason Charnes to trade conference vibes, hair envy for DHH, and real talk on the keynote roadmap: Turbo offline, Hotwire Native 1.3, Kamal, “CI on your machine,” SQLite, and Beamer. The conversation also touches on the quirky and entertaining embassy experience at Rails World, favorite talks, plans for the final day of the conference, and the museum party. Hit download now for an episode that will keep making you laugh! LinksChris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftAndy Croll XJason Charnes XRails World 2025 Opening Keynote- David Heinemeier HanssonBuzzsprout Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
SF Ruby with Irina and Vladimir
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with returning guests Irina Nazarova and Vladimir Dementyev to discuss the upcoming SF Ruby Conference, a vibrant event taking place in San Francisco on November 19-20, 2025. They delve into the significance of the conference for startups and the Ruby community, highlighting the venue, keynote speakers, workshops, and fun activities planned. Additional topics include experiences with AI, productivity tools for developers, and running Rails in the browser. Hit download now and then go buy your tickets to this amazing conference! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftIrina Nazarova WebsiteIrina Nazarova XVladimir Dementyev WebsiteVladimir Dementyev XEvil MartiansSF Ruby Conference, Nov 19-20, 2025-Fort Mason, San FranciscoSF Ruby SlackRailsConf 2025 : The future of Rails begins in the browser by Vladimir Dementyev and Albert Pazderin (YouTube)Remote Ruby-Episode 315: Herb with Marco Roth Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
XO Ruby with Jim Remsik
In this episode, Chris chats with guest Jim Remsik, Founder of Flagrant, on the significance of Ruby and Rails conferences. They discuss the nuances of organizing and attending such events, including the challenges and rewards of emceeing, the importance of community guidelines, and the value of having diverse participation. Jim shares insights into the upcoming XO Ruby Conference Series, their strategy behind choosing cities, and ensuring meaningful, smaller-scale interactions among attendees. They also touch on the intersection between design and development, the role of junior developers in the evolving tech landscape, and the importance of building relationships within the community. Additionally, the conversation delves into practical advice for aspiring developers about engaging with the community and leveraging meetups and smaller conferences to launch their careers. Hit the download button now to hear more!LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftJim Remsik LinkedInFlagrantXO RubyThe Artist’s Way by Julia CameronThe Design of Everyday Things by Don NormanAgile Web Development with Rails 6 by Sam Ruby with Dave ThomasRuby CentralRocky Mountain Ruby-Oct 6-7, Boulder, COBlastoff Rails-June 11-12, 2026, Albuquerque, New Mexico Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Tidewave with José Valim
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew welcome guest José Valim back on the show to talk about Tidewave, a new web development tool integrated with Phoenix and Rails frameworks. The conversation covers the tool's functionality, its ability to inspect and manipulate web elements directly from the browser, and its feature of automatically testing implemented changes. They also discuss coding habits and the integration of AI in programming, touching upon the challenges and solutions for maintaining context in large projects. Also, José shares his experiences with Tidewave's development and its impact on productivity in coding. Hit download now to hear more! LinksChris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftJosé Valim XJosé Valim LinkedInJosé Valim GitHubTidewaveRemote Ruby-Episode 178: José Valim, creator of Elixir and form Rails core contributorCucumber Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Sabbaticals and a Week of Wins
In this episode, Andrew and Chris discuss their recent week, including Andrew's upcoming sabbatical beginning on Monday and wrapping up his tasks at Podia. They talk about the Battlefield 6 Beta and its large download size and touch on internet services, including their experiences with Google Fiber and Cox. The conversation shifts to the future of technology, such as Apple's new iOS beta and potential new hardware releases. They also delve into programming topics like pagination gems and streaming controllers, as well as ongoing projects like the Learn Hotwire course and upcoming content for OneMonth.com. The episode wraps up with personal updates including Chris preparing for Rails World talk and a new baby on the way, and Andrew finally booking his plane ticket. Hit the download button now! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftBattlefield 6 Open BetaOne MonthLearn Hotwire courseMacRumorsNextel walkie talkie phonePagy version 43.0.0.rc* Rails World 2025- AmsterdamHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
The Road To Rails 8
In this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss the recent release of Rails 8 and the improvements in upgrading processes compared to previous versions. They dive into specific technical challenges, such as handling open redirects and integrating configuration options, and chat about Chris's recent experience with Tailwind’s new Elements library, Bundler updates, and JSON gem changes. They also touch on Heroku's evolving infrastructure and the potential benefits of using PlanetScale's new Postgres offerings. The episode concludes with a discussion about life without internet and Andrew’s countdown to his upcoming sabbatical. Hit download now! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftRails World 2025Tailwind Plus- ElementsInvoker Commands APIByroot’s Blog post-What’s wrong with JSON gem API?PlanetScaleHetznerHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Herb with Marco Roth
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris chat with guest, Marco Roth, to discuss the challenges of working with ERB templates in Ruby on Rails, and Marco's ongoing project, Herb. They dive into Marco's inspiration from tools like Stimulus Reflex and Hotwire, and the broader vision for 'Herb' which includes syntax linting, formatting, enhanced error detection, and a future where React components can be seamlessly integrated with ERB templates. They also touch on the potential of using 'Herb' to make local development smoother via hot reloading, and the importance of community feedback and collaboration. Additionally, Marco shares his experiences speaking at various Ruby conferences worldwide and his passion for enhancing the Ruby on Rails ecosystem. Hit download now! LinksChris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftMarco Roth WebsiteHerbRailsConf 2025 The Modern View Layer Rails Deserves: A Vision for 2025 and Beyond (Marco’s talk-YouTube)lint_rollerFriendly.rb- Sept 10-11, 2025- Bucharest, RomaniaEuRuKo (European Ruby Conference)-Sept 18-19, 2025- PortugalSan Francisco Ruby Conf- November 19-20, 2025-San Francisco, CARuby Conferences 2025-2026HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Rolling Out Features and Rails 8 Insights
Chris and Andrew catch up on their week, discussing Andrew’s recent successful feature launch, their love for South Park, and the recent news about a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount. They go back-and-forth on upgrades to Bundler 2.7 and the intricacies of emoji reactions in their app. Debugging, code refactoring, and the importance of testing are discussed, with mentions of pairing with coworkers and using WebSockets for real-time updates. They dive into technical discussions about Ruby, Rails updates, and their use of Flipper for feature toggles. They also talk about the new Rails tutorial, the implications of ongoing sanitization and upgrades, and the anticipation for upcoming Ruby versions and features. Hit that download button now!LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftJeff Dickey (JDX) WebsiteBundler v2.7: last release before Bundler 4 (Bundler Blog)Getting started guide-unsubscribe (reddit)Faster Rails system tests by Lewis BuckleyDaniel Stenberg WebsiteAll the talks from RailsConf 2025-Philadelphia (YouTube)HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.JudoscaleMake your deployments bulletproof with autoscaling that just works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter