Remote Ruby

Chris Oliver, Andrew Mason, David Hill
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Rubyists having conversations and interviewing others about Ruby and web development.

  1. 1 G FA

    Kevin Newton on Ruby & Python, Prism, Psych-Pure, and Exreg

    In this episode, Chris, Andrew, and David kick off with humorous stories about coding experiences across different languages, and then they welcome back guest Kevin Newton who shares his journey from Shopify to Meta. Then, Kevin discusses the intricacies of Ruby and Python, particularly the challenges and trade-offs in their runtime implementations. The conversation then shifts to the development and adoption of the Prism parser in Ruby, highlighting its impact on various projects. Lastly, Kevin shares insights on his work with a pure Ruby YAML parser and a regex engine, emphasizing the complexities and joys of coding and parsing languages. Hit download now! Links Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftKevin Newton XKevin Newton GitHubKevin Newton BlogPython support for free threading A Ruby Regular Expression Engine (Blog post by Kevin Newton)Prism: Ruby 3.3’s new error-tolerant parser (Blog post by Kevin Newton)A Ruby YAML parser (Blog post by Kevin Newton)Exreg Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

    56 min

  2. 30 GEN

    Blue Ridge Ruby 2026 with Jeremy Smith and Joe Peck

    In this episode, Blue Ridge Ruby organizers Jeremy Smith and Joe Peck join Andrew, Chris, and David to talk about the conference returning in 2026. They explain why it’s different (single-track, long breaks, and memorable community activities), what they’ve learned from running it, and how folks can help (speaking, sponsoring, and attending). The discussion also highlights the importance of community and in-person interactions in the tech industry, offering insights into how these events support professional growth and long-term sustainability in software development. Hit download now to hear more!  Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

    38 min

  3. 23 GEN

    Tool Standardization

    In this episode, Chris, Andrew, and David dive into details about refactoring with SQL, updates on new Ruby versions, and share their views on various developer tools including Mise, Overmind, and Foreman. They also touch on standardizing tools within their teams, the benefits of using Mise for Postgres, and the efficiency of task scripts. The conversation also covers encoding issues, Basecamp Fizzy SSFR protection, and rich-text editors like Lexxy and its application in Basecamp. Additionally, there's a light-hearted discussion on the speculative future of AI and Neuralink.  Hit download now to hear more!  Links Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftRuby ReleasesForeman-GitHubOvermind-GitHubMise versionsUsage SpecificationA Ruby YAML parser (blog post by Kevin Newton)Lexxy-GitHubBasecamp Fizzy SSRF protection-GitHubNeuralinkAndrew Mason-The Matrix 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

    34 min

  4. 16 GEN

    Tech Resolutions and Tailwind Troubles

    In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David have conversations from New Year's resolutions and monitor specifications, to the sustainability challenges of open source projects like Tailwind CSS. They discuss the pros and cons of various hardware, upgrading to Ruby 4.0, recent issues in software projects, and the evolving landscape of AI's impact on productivity tools. They also touch on gaming experiences with Arc Raiders and the never-ending monitor hunt. Hit download now to hear more!  Links Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftKeychron M5 Wireless Ergonomic MouseBrandon Weaver BlueskyRan Craycraft LinkedInAdam Wathan XAdam Watham issue comment #2388 (GitHub) Arc RaidersHoneybadgerHoneybadger 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

    52 min

  5. 2 GEN

    Remote Ruby Wrapped

    In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David humorously discuss the rapid increase of 'wrapped' features in various apps, recount personal experiences with food apps, and then dive into their favorite conference moments of the year. They also explore the concept of UI affordances and its importance in web design and give a preview of upcoming conferences in 2026, and a brief discussion on modern CSS and JavaScript elements. Hit download now to hear much more!  Links Chris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyDavid Hill BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftRBQ Conf, March 26 & 27, 2026Tropical on Rails, April 9 & 10, 2026Blue Ridge Ruby, April 30 & May 1, 2026Blastoff Rails, June 11 & 12, 2026Baltic Ruby, June 12 & 13, 2026Ruby Conf, July 14-16, 2026RubyConf Africa, August 21 & 22, 2026Rails World, Sept 23 & 24, 2026Ruby eventsAffordances: The Missing Layer in Frontend Architecture (Stephen Margheim) Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

    36 min

  6. 26/12/2025

    Ruby Upgrades & RAM Shortages

    Chris, Andrew, and David are back together, and the conversation starts out with TV talk, Fallout hype, why some shows overstay their welcome (Prison Break), and the “season one magic” problem (Reacher). Then there’s a big shoutout to Marco’s Rails Luminary win, and a deep dive into AI rabbit holes: self-hosting LLMs, Mac minis, and the looming reality of both token costs and RAM shortages. They discuss the Ruby releases (3.4.8 + Ruby 4.0 preview3), highlighting practical fixes, previewing features like Ruby:: Box, new syntax tweaks, and core classes updates they’re excited about.  Hit download now!  Links Chris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyDavid Hill BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftFalloutReacherPrison BreakRuby 3.4.8 ReleasedRuby 4.0 Highlights (by Nithin Bekal)Ruby 4.0.0 preview3 Released2025 Rails Luminary-Marco Roth Surprising the 2025 Rails Luminary winner Marco Roth in Zurich (YouTube)Ruby BoxHerbReActionView 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

    33 min

  7. 19/12/2025

    Jumpstart Pro Evolution - Streamlining Rails Development

    In this episode, Chris and David Hill catch up on wild winter temperature swings, then dive into what Chris has been refactoring in Jumpstart to reduce merge pain, cut dependencies, and make upgrades smoother. The conversation branches into AI-assisted coding pitfalls and where AI shines, new web security headers that could simplify CSRF handling, and a promising new “old school Heroku on steroids” platform from Evan Phoenix called Miren, plus a few Hatchbox deployment learnings along the way. Hit download now to hear more! Links Chris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftDavid Hill LinkedInBlastoff Rails (submit a talk)RBQ Conf (submit a talk)Why GitHub Why? (YouTube-ThePrimeagen)Augment codeSec-Fetch-Site headerSec-Fetch-Dest headerSec-Fetch-Mode headerSec-Fetch-User headerMiren Developer Preview 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

    1 h 6 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    Joined by David Hill

    Chris and Andrew kick things off with some weather whiplash and snowblower talk before introducing a new guest on the show, long-time Rubyist David Hill. They chat about fast food and favorite shows, David’s accidental path into Ruby and Rails, and various projects he’s worked on, including an AED management application. The discussion also touches on the new open-source release of Basecamp's Kanban board, Fizzy, and some innovative CSS techniques used in the project. The conversation wraps up with upcoming Ruby conferences in 2026 and how Claude's AI assistance is helping with coding tasks. Hit download now to hear more!  Links Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftDavid Hill LinkedInDavid Hill WebsiteThe Ruby Gems PodcastAndorDispatch (video game)Vanilla CSS is all you need by Rob ZolkosFizzy Webhooks: What You Need To Know by Rob ZolkosFizzyRBQ Conf, March 2026 - Austin, TXXO RubyRubyConf, July 14-16, 2026 – Las, Vegas, NV 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

    43 min
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Descrizione

Rubyists having conversations and interviewing others about Ruby and web development.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Chris Oliver, Andrew Mason, David Hill
  • Anni di attività
    2018 - 2026
  • Puntate
    336
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Remote Ruby
  • Sito web del podcast
    Remote Ruby

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