Remote Ruby
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Remote Ruby is a podcast by Chris Oliver and Jason Charnes who enjoy talking about web development and the Ruby programming language. Listen to Two Rubyists having conversations and interviewing others about Ruby and web development.
Remote Ruby
1w ago
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 som ..read more
Remote Ruby
2w ago
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew kick things off sharing things from their
personal and professional lives, touching upon various themes such as the peculiarities
of 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, and
experiences with React components. They share personal stories about the Sin City
Ruby conference, including the challenges and highlights of Jason’s live coding during
his pr ..read more
Remote Ruby
1M ago
Today’s episode features a detailed discussion about the upcoming RailsConf 2024, its
programming, and significant updates in the Ruby community, particularly regarding
Ruby Central's contributions. Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive into a conversation with
guest, Ufuk Kayserilioglu, Engineering Manager at Shopify's Ruby Infrastructure Team,
who recently joined the board of Ruby Central and co-chairs RailsConf 2024. Ufuk
shares insights on the planned enhancements for the conference to make it more
practical and focused on Rails. He also highlights the formation of the Ruby Develop ..read more
Remote Ruby
1M ago
Join Chris and Andrew in this episode as they discuss their recent experiences and
challenges with software development projects. They cover a range of topics including
the impact of ADHD on productivity, troubleshooting coding issues, the intricacies of
working with React, caching problems, and the dilemmas faced when debugging and
deploying. They also dive into the variations of using Docker, optimizing CI/CD
pipelines, the potential of Rust for CLI applications, and reflect on their journey with
various programming tools and environments. Additionally, they touch upon the
development of Rai ..read more
Remote Ruby
2M ago
In this episode, we jump straight into a candid conversation with Jason, who
humorously contemplates how to kick things off, earning him the title of “recovering
podcaster” from Chris after a whirlwind month of Ruby discussions without him. We also
have the charming Andy Croll back, ready to dive into opinions, insights, and personal
stories. With RailsConf on the horizon, the conversation brings us to discussing Andy’s
role with Ruby Central and his efforts to revitalize the conference experience. As they
navigate through conference planning challenges and the spirit of the community that
def ..read more
Remote Ruby
2M ago
In this episode, join Chris and Andrew as they kick things off with Chris’s rant about
computer hardware woes. Andrew contrasts this with tales of automation mishaps and
a firm stance on avoiding Windows, while Chris plans to leverage Proxmox for versatile
virtual machine testing. They touch on past experiences with Hackintosh, the merits of
various software management tools like Homebrew and asdf, and the intricacies of Rust
programming. They explore into the world of SQL learning and the hype around SQLite
and share tips for managing VS Code extensions and the quirks of using MacVim. The
con ..read more
Remote Ruby
2M ago
In today’s episode, Chris and Andrew tackle the eternal quandary of good versus evil
right out of the gate. Then they dive into the heart of tech talk with Andrew sharing his
candid challenges with React, to the struggle of getting code from the mind onto the
screen. They touch on the evolution of programming, reminiscing about the days of
DOS and games stored on floppy disks and reflecting on how ‘everything’ has been
critically designed by someone. They also share interesting insights about upgrades to
Rails and debugging, the efficiency of GitHub Copilot with JavaScript, the convolution of ..read more
Remote Ruby
2M ago
In this episode, Chris and Andrew dive into the technical details of software deployment
and development tools. They begin by discussing “Campfire”, covering its deployment
process and the technicalities involved like SSH, Digital Ocean, and SSL. The
conversation then pivots to “Thruster”, a proxy accelerator for Rails Puma, weighing its
benefits and cost implications. They discuss productivity in software development,
Chris’s efforts to streamline payment processes, and share a bug-fixing learning
experience. The episode wraps up with a candid conversation about the balance
between complexity ..read more
Remote Ruby
3M ago
Ever wondered how the 'less is more' philosophy could revolutionize your coding practice? We're back with a treasure trove of insights on paring down to amp up performance and maintainability in your projects. Kicking things off, we share our experiences in decluttering codebases, inspired by the simplicity that Elon Musk champions. From the transition in Jumpstart to Hurrocons from Font Awesome to embracing Rails defaults for the sake of newbies, it's all about enhancing learning curves and reducing complexity. And if you've been juggling with the art of productivity, the Para method by Tiago ..read more
Remote Ruby
4M ago
Imagine if you could master the art of marketing in the Rails development world, or understand the nuances of web application firewalls (WAFs)? Well, look no further. We had an insightful chat with Ryan and Mike from Wafers, who shared their journey in Rails development, security, and their unique marketing strategies. They spoke about their presence at Rails Sassalay and RailsWorld conferences, where they stood out with their code-themed Cards Against Humanity game and a custom Lego set of DHH's car. Quite the creative spark, wouldn't you agree?
Now, let's debunk a myth: developers hate mark ..read more