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Rocky Mountain Ruby 2024
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are joined by the organizers of the RockyMountain Ruby Conference, including Bekki Freeman, Spike Ilacqua, and MartyHaught, discuss their experiences and the journey of building and sustaining the vibrant Ruby community in Colorado. They delve into the challenges and triumphs of organizing the Rocky Mountain Ruby conference, the importance of community meetups, and the inspiration behind their commitment to fostering connections among Ruby developers.They also share their personal motivations, the intricacies involved in conferenceplanning, and the vital role of Ruby Central in supporting regional conferences. Hitdownload now to hear more! Jason Charnes X/Twitter Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter
Andrew is Triggered by Jason Cs JSON B Columns
In today’s eventful episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive into a range of tech topics, from the latest updates and issues with text editors, like Redactor, caching strategies, challenges of managing JSONB columns in databases, to debates on programming trends and outdated technology. They even share a few personal stories, including Jason’s prepper grandfather and his unique experiences as an officiant. There’s also some banter and jokes about sleep schedules, “Idiocracy,” and Bivy Bags. What’s a Bivy Bag? Hit download now to find out! Jason Charnes X/Twitter Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter
Mike Dalessio on HTML parsing & sanitization and SQLite
In this episode, hosts Chris and Andrew sit down with Mike Dalessio, a seasoned Ruby developer and contributor to numerous open-source projects. Mike shares his journey from his early days with Ruby, including his contributions to Shopify and pivotal projects like Nokogiri and Mechanize. The conversation also delves into the challenges and innovations in HTML sanitization in Rails, the evolution of SQLite gems, and the significance of managerial experience in enhancing software development skills. The episode wraps up with insights into the continuous improvements and collaborative efforts in the Ruby community. Hit download to hear more! Jason Charnes X/Twitter Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter
Rails 7.2 – First Impressions
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive deep into Ruby on Rails 7.2 discussionsand share their experiences with the new RC1 rate limited feature. The conversationalso covers the challenges of upgrading dependencies, the shift from asdf to mise forfaster language management and explores ways to simplify development workflowswith dev containers. There’s also a big debate on various testing methodologies,comparing RSpec and minitest, and deliberate the merits and pitfalls of fixtures versusfactory libraries in maintaining robust codebases. Also, find out about Oaken, a hybridtool blending features of Fixtures, FactoryBot, and Fabricator. Hit download now!HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Jason Charnes X/Twitter Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter
Authentication Generator in Rails 8, 20th anniversary of Rails, and more!
You don’t want to miss this episode of Remote Ruby as Jason, Chris, and Andrew mark the 20th anniversary of Rails by diving into an engaging and eclectic discussion. They kick off with social media dynamics, particularly the rebranding of Twitter to ‘X’ and how to manage online exposure to certain names, before reminiscing about their first Rails projects and how the framework shaped their programming journeys. The episode also delves into the new Rails authentication scaffolding, comparing it to Devise and discussing potential security issues and maintainability, as well as new features in Rails like Solid Queue and Solid Cache, aimed at improving background job handling. The conversation is both a celebration of Rails' legacy and a look ahead to its future innovations. Press download now to hear more!HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Jason Charnes X/Twitter Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter
There is no A in JSON
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Chris dive into the complexities of modernweb development, focusing on the challenges and frustrations with rich text editors,front-end tools, and the intricate balance between server-side and client-side rendering.Through their experiences, they highlight the evolving landscape of frameworks likeRails, React, and Turbo, and express the ongoing need for better abstractions andconceptual compression in JavaScript. They also touch on the struggles specific tomanaging OAuth tokens, implementing reusable UI components, and the desire tosimplify development processes while maintaining productivity for small teams. Hitdownload now to hear more!HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Jason Charnes X/Twitter Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter
RubyConf with Kinsey Durham Grace and Jim Remsik
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reunite after six months to dive into the details of the upcoming RubyConf 2024 with program chairs Kinsey Durham Grace and Jim Remsik. The discussion covers various aspects of the conference, such as the emphasis on more technical talks, the introduction of several keynotes including Matz and Kent Beck, and the revival of the Madison Ruby conference.Additionally, the episode highlights the Scholar and Guide Program, which aims to help newcomers at the conference. They also delve into the history of past Ruby and Rails conferences. Both Kinsey and Jim share their journeys and experiences within the Ruby community, outlining their vision for this year’s RubyConf in Chicago.Kinsey Durham Grace WebsiteKinsey Durham Grace X/TwitterJim Remsik LinkedInJim Remsik Blog-FlagrantJim Remsik X/TwitterRubyConf Chicago-Nov 13-15, 2024Madison Ruby, Madison, WI-Aug 1-2, 2024Ruby CentralScholars and Guides ProgramThree Dots and a Dash-ChicagoHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Jason Charnes X/Twitter Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter
Desks, Deployments, and Databases
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Chris catch up with a discussion on setting up a home office with new furniture, organizing hardware with a 3D printer, and dealing with nostalgia for old video games.Then they delve into technical issues faced with the Postgres database on DigitalOcean, migrating to Crunchy Data, and adjusting web concurrency settings in Rails. They also share their experiences experimenting with Kamal for server deployment, the complexities of AWS configuration, and using DigitalOcean and Hetzner for app instances.The conversation shifts to performance and error monitoring with Honeybadger Insights, the challenges of using Docker, and the potential of Kamal in streamlining deployments. They also touch upon the convenience of Passenger for beginners, and the key differences between Passenger and Sidekiq in terms of usage and business model.The episode wraps up with a discussion on the importance of investing in a good office chair and mentions the Honeybadger integration for monitoring periodic jobs. Jason Charnes X/TwitterChris Oliver X/TwitterAndrew Mason X/TwitterKamal 1.7.1SaaS Custom DomainsDigitalOceanOrbStackCrunchy DataHetznerNew RelicSentryPassengerSidekiqHoneybadger InsightsHoneybadger Check-ins and Cron MonitoringHerman MillerHoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Auditing in Rails & Andrew's Cursed Idea
In this episode, Chris and Andrew dive into the intricacies of tracking changes in Rails models using gems like Paper Trail and Audited. They discuss challenges faced in bulk actions like 'update all' and 'destroy all' that don't trigger Active Record callbacks. The conversation explores potential solutions, including overriding methods and using wrappers to ensure changes are logged efficiently without significant performance hits. They also touch upon mentorship and the importance of learning fundamental Ruby skills to master Rails development. The discussion also extends to experiences at RailsConf, the impact of community interactions, and reflections on career growth through continuous learning and mentorship. Press download now to hear more! HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Rails 7.2 beta 1 with the GoRails Gang
In this episode, host Chris and his GoRails team, Collin Jilbert and Kent Crutchfield,discuss the latest release of Rails 7.2, highlighting major new features like developmentcontainers, browser version guard, and the new minimum Ruby version. They alsodelve into community reactions, including some criticisms about Rails' speed and thelarger discourse around development priorities. The conversations emphasize theimportance of contributing to Rails, staying informed on updates, and promoting thepositive aspects of the Rails community. Hit download now to hear more!HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Railsconf and Tech Debt
In this episode, Jason and Chris chat about their experiences at various RailsConf andRubyConf’s. Then, they have deeper discussions on topics like transitioning from SingleTable Inheritance (STI) to delegated types in coding, addressing technical debts inproduct development, and the challenges and strategies of implementing subscriptionand one-time payment models. Additionally, there's a mention of the 2024 Ruby onRails Community Survey at Planet Argon that you can check out now. Hit download nowto hear more!HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
RailsConf 2024 Recap with the GoRails crew
In this episode of Remote Ruby, host Chris is joined by guests Kent Crutchfield andCollin Jilbert, sharing their experiences and reflections from the recent RailsConf inDetroit, MI. They discuss various aspects of the conference, including the engagingtalks, the announcement of RailsConf's impending conclusion in favor of focusing onRubyConf and regional events, and their personal interactions with other attendees. Theepisode highlights how RailsConf facilitated meaningful community interactions,supported professional growth through the Scholars and Guides Program, providedinsights into the practical applications and potential of Ruby on Rails technology,acknowledgements of the hard work behind RailsConf organization, and a call tocontinue supporting Ruby Central. Press download to hear much more!HoneybadgerHoneybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Continuous Delivery and Continuous Self-Improvement
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reflect of their experiences of developing software, focusing on aspects such as the Fast and Furious franchise, writing in Ruby, React development, and grappling with OAuth 2.0 issues. They dive into testing, specifically the challenges of maintaining a meaningful test suite and the revelations from addressing test suite problems. A discussion on containerization touches on Docker and CI setup frustrations, while also exploring web accessibility standards and the potential of Web Components, specifically through the new Web Awesome project. The conversation takes us through various technical and personal insights, highlighting the continual learning and adaptation inherent in software development. Press download to hear much more! Panelists:Jason CharnesChris OliverAndrew MasonLinks:Jason Charnes X/TwitterChris Oliver X/TwitterAndrew Mason X/TwitterOnce a Maintainer: Rafael FrançaOrbStackLobAhoy.jsFont AwesomeShoelaceKickstarter for Web Awesome by Font AwesomeRuby for All Podcast
Irina Nazarova from Evil Martians
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew, along with their guest, Irina Nazarova, CEO of Evil Martians, engage in a candid discussion that covers the intricacies of using Rails and integrating it with technologies like React, and the challenges of marketing developer-facing products. The discussion also touches on open-core business models, the relevance of Docker in current tech companies, and the future of software deployment. Also, Irina touches on a new tool from Thoughtbot called Superglue, a new open source product called Skooma, and she invites listeners to come to RailsConf and some Ruby meetups in San Francisco coming soon. Press download to hear more! Panelists:Jason CharnesChris OliverAndrew MasonGuest:Irina NazarovaSponsor:HoneybadgerLinks:Jason Charnes X/TwitterChris Oliver X/TwitterAndrew Mason X/TwitterIrina Nazarova X/TwitterEvil Martians X/TwitterEvil MartiansEvil Martians SkoomaThoughtbot SuperglueThrusterSupabase“Image processing servers benchmark”-imgproxy blogRailsConf -May 7-9, 2024Rails World-Sept 26-27, 2024RubyConf AU-April 11-12 2024Honeybadger Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Code, Confessions, and Casinos - Sin City Ruby
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew kick things off sharing things from theirpersonal and professional lives, touching upon various themes such as the peculiaritiesof working on Good Friday, the journey from late-night adventures to morning rituals,and the complexities of parenting. The discussion also dives into programming topics,such as issues with using Rails, Turbo, and Stimulus for web development, andexperiences with React components. They share personal stories about the Sin CityRuby conference, including the challenges and highlights of Jason’s live coding duringhis presentation, the dynamics of attending without a ticket, networking amongcolleagues, and exploring casinos and the Hoover Dam. They also reflect on thedevelopment and shortcomings of JavaScript frameworks, starting a debate on theexploration of coding tools like Hotwire and Alpine. Hit download now to hear more!Honeybadger Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.