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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
RailsConf 2025 Recap
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew reflect on their experiences at the final RailsConf in Philly. They discuss their interactions, keynotes, the vibe of community, and favorite talks that stood out. Highlights include reminiscing about Aaron Patterson and Aji Slater's keynotes and their entertaining reflections on 20 years of RailsConf history. They also explore the recent updates and adjustments to technical practices, such as the FerrumPdf gem, handling Turbo Frames requests, and the excitement surrounding the emerging Hotwire Dev Tools extension. Hit the download button now! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftGoogle Cloud-RailsConf 2017: a round-up (Aja Hammerly)RailsConf 2017: Keynote by Aaron Patterson (YouTube)FerrumPdf GroverhttpartyHerbDragon BallLearn Hotwire CourseHotwire Dev ToolsRails World 2025, Sept 4 & 5, Amsterdam, NLHoneybadgerHoneybadger 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
Ruby Podcast Panel at RailsConf 2025
In this special episode of Remote Ruby, ‘AI Andrew’ introduces a panel discussion recorded at RailsConf in Philadelphia. Hosted by David Hill (Ode to Rails Conf, Ruby Gems Podcast), the panel features Drew Bragg (Code and the Coding Coders who Code it), Stephanie Minn (The Bike Shed), and Chris Oliver (Remote Ruby), who take the stage to share their experiences, insights, and memories from the Ruby and Rails community. They discuss how to improve social interactions at conferences, the pros and cons of having podcast guests, how to attract new programmers to Ruby and Rails, and their favorite RailsConf memories. The panel also dives into valuable tips for creating compelling podcast content and balancing the challenges of keeping episodes fresh and engaging. The episode wraps up with a Q&A session from the audience, highlighting the impact of special guests and the community's ongoing support and collaboration. Hit that download button now! LinksAI Andrew MasonJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftDavid Hill WebsiteThe Ruby Gems PodcastOde to RailsConf PodcastDrew Bragg XCode and the Coding Coders who Code it PodcastStephanie Minn-The Bike Shed PodcastScholars and Guides ProgramNadia Odunayo WebsiteCode and the Coding Coders who Code it- Episode 46 with guest David HillStephanie Vaccari GitHubJosé Valim X Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Soham Parekh, Turbo Frames and AI Antics
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss a range of topics including an exciting announcement on Jason’s Job Boardly project that got acquired, a technical deep dive into implementing real-time emoji reactions using Turbo and Rails, an explanation on using Rules CLI, and a viral story about a developer. They also touch on intricate programming challenges, such as maintaining state in real-time applications and navigating AI-driven coding tools. Later, the conversation turns to humorous cybersecurity stories, the rising use of AIs in coding, the ethical challenges posed by multi-job professionals, and the impact of streaming services. The episode concludes with discussions about 4th of July plans, theater experiences, a shared love for popcorn, and eating cheesesteaks in Philly. Hit download now! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftRules CLITippy.jsSoham Parekh meme Soham Parekh memeSoham Parekh memeSoham Parekh memeSoham Parekh memeSoham Parekh memeCleetus McFarland (YouTube)Shay’s SteaksHoneybadgerHoneybadger 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
Conferences, Hotwire Native updates, and a surprise guest!
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris dive into a range of Rails-related updates, development workflows, and tech frustrations, all while preparing for RailsConf and Rails World. Chris dives into the evolution of Ruby Gems toward Python-style wheels and secure precompiled binaries, while Andrew breaks down the value of namespacing and modularization in Rails apps. They also reflect on accessibility, QA, component architecture, and how LLMs are changing the game for solo devs, Plus, a surprise visit from J**** C******adds some comic relief and candid takes on sabbaticals, Rails World, and a podcast competition. Hit download now! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftOn Rails PodcastAndrew’s referral link for SnipdRails World 2025Ruby Gems and bundler ReleasesPython WheelsFluxAdam Wathan (YouTube) Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Adventures with Puny Code and Other Programming Puzzles
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat through everything from extreme summer heat, tornadoes, and driving habits, to browser quirks, Unicode bugs, Punycode, and the intricacies of building and maintaining rich text editors. Their conversation drifts into developer tools like Tiptap and Lexical, accessibility issues, browser rendering oddities, and even some personal stories involving cooking fails and skateboarding injuries. Hit download now to hear more! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftThe Sad Story Of The Unicode Snowman (Hacker News, Dec 23, 2010)TiptapLexicalPunycodeHoneybadgerHoneybadger 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
Unpacking Direct Routes and More
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss the recent Google Cloud Platform and Heroku outages, sharing personal experiences of system impacts and recovery strategies. The conversation shifts to technical insights, including a deep dive into Rails ‘direct’ routes and their routing helper capabilities. They also touch on the latest performance enhancements in Ruby 3.3, such as Embedded TypedData Objects and their impacts. Also, they explore parsing Ruby code with Prism and chat about productivity hacks, upcoming RailsConf plans, parenting chaos, and dreams of launching their own MTV show. Hit the download button now! LinksJudoscale - Remote Ruby listener giftImplementing Embedded TypedData Objects (Rails at Scale)Supercharging Ruby with Embedded TypedData Objects (Ruby Stack News)Prism Ruby parserRailsConf 2025, Philadelphia, PA, July 8-10HoneybadgerHoneybadger 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 MMM Episode-Mario Kart, Meta Tags, and One Month Rails
In this fun episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew dive into a wide-ranging chat that kicks off with Nintendo’s new Switch 2, dentist nightmares, and the chaos of Mario Party. From there, it transitions into some highly practical Rails development discussions, including a slick new implementation for MetaTags in Jumpstart, the headaches and benefits of JSON-LD for SEO, and an overdue breaking change to the Pay gem. There’s also a smart e-ink countdown widget built with Ruby called TRMNL and updates on RailsConf and Rocky Mountain Ruby. Hit download now to hear more!LinksSchema.org CourseMetaTagsJSON-LDRailsConf 2025-Philadelphia, PA, July 8-10Rocky Mountain Ruby 2025-Boulder, CO, October 6-7RailsWorld 2025-Amsterdam, NL, September 4-5TRMNLTRMNL-GitHubPay GemRails AssetsHow to use the new action_ text-trix gem (GoRails YouTube)HoneybadgerNintendo Switch 2HoneybadgerHoneybadger 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
Bites and Bytes – Cheesesteaks and One Month Rails
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew catch up on recent travels and food experiences, including the best Philly cheesesteaks they’ve ever had. The conversation shifts towards development topics, particularly testing challenges and solutions in Ruby on Rails, featuring discussions about emoji pickers, asset pipelines, and the prawn library. Chris shares updates on acquiring an old Rails app, One Month, and future plans for this project. They also explore various development hiccups and solutions, including using libraries for faster system tests and streamlining asset pipelines. The episode wraps up with insights into new tools like an official Postgres extension for VS Code and plans for future video content on their platform.LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftOne MonthRunning Rails System Tests With Playwright Instead of Selenium by Justin SearlsAnnouncing a new IDE for PostgreSQL in VS Code from MicrosoftLou Malnati’s Pizzeria Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
The Frustrations of React and the Power of Turbo
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris discuss the frustrations of working with React and the advantages of using Hotwire. They also talk about upcoming plans, including Andrew's retreat to Philadelphia and Lancaster, and the new features they've been working on, like an inbox for notifications. The conversation touches on the complexity of maintaining large Ruby on Rails applications and the new features in the latest Ruby release. Chris shares his experience at a Post Malone concert, and some tips on maintaining productivity by rearranging workspaces. Hit download now to hear more! LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftRails World 2025, September 4 & 5, Amsterdam, NL‘Learn Hotwire’ Coursebunny.netNamespaces 101Ruby Releases-GitHub Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter
Gems, Jokes, and JavaScript
Andrew and Chris dive into issues with SMTP configuration on new Digital Ocean droplets, their experiences with various email delivery gems like Postmark and Mailtrap and go over some best practices for handling account creation and user associations in Rails applications. The conversation also touches on deployment automation, developing new features like the inbox on Podia, and the importance of having visual tools and browser extensions for effective debugging. They share some lighter moments discussing fun side projects, including Andrew's insult generator app and their humorous take on turning everyday developer annoyances into creative gem ideas. The episode wraps up with some Stripe announcements and TV show recommendations.LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftMailtrapHotwire Dev ToolsActualDbSchemaRailsCasts- Episode 288: Billing with StripeActiveSupport: Allow quick cast Boolean to integer #18552Our top product updates from Sessions 2025 (Stripe Blog)Developer Insult Generator by AndrewShoresyStar Wars: AndorStar Wars: Skeleton Crew Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter