Rails Business

Brendan Buckingham & Ryan Frisch

Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch talk about developing with Ruby on Rails and how to leverage it to build a business.

  1. 5 FEB

    Reflecting on Our First Year of the Podcast

    In this episode, the hosts reconnect after a holiday break to reflect on their podcast journey over the last year. They discuss important milestones like their one-year recording anniversary, the various episodes from the past year, and sharing their favorite moments. 00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 00:34 Reflecting on the First Year of Podcasting 01:57 Memorable Moments and Guest Highlights 03:51 Popular Episodes and Themes 06:38 Looking Forward: Future Topics and Guests 07:42 Balancing Guests and Solo Episodes 09:15 Podcast Growth and Marketing Insights 10:16 Commitment to Consistency and Goals 12:18 Exploring Business and Technical Challenges 27:46 Concluding Thoughts and Call for Guests LINKS - Ryan's Website - Brendan's X/Twitter - Brendan's Bluesky Questions or comments, email us at railsbusinesspod@gmail.com Send us a text

    31 min

  2. 22 ENE

    Striving for Ideal Code

    In this episode, the hosts discuss reflect on the high-quality, maintainable code found in various videos and books and their own aspirations to emulate such coding standards. The conversation covers the challenges of maintaining good coding practices over time and under business pressures. They explore the concept of 'good enough' code based on the maturity stage of a business, and debate how AI impacts coding quality. The hosts consider how AI can assist in writing tests, potential pitfalls, and the complexity of integrating AI into development while maintaining high standards. Lastly, they touch upon the concept of agentic coding and the importance of well-defined code boundaries in future development strategies. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:34 Exciting News from 37 Signals 02:11 The Urge for Clean Code 03:33 Challenges in Maintaining Code Quality 06:45 Reflections on Code Quality and Team Dynamics 16:12 The Role of AI in Coding 18:18 AI's Role in Code Architecture 18:33 AI in Controller and View Design 19:42 AI's Limitations in High-Level Decisions 21:13 Using AI for Writing Code and Tests 25:09 The Future of AI in Code Readability 29:49 Challenges and Hypotheses in AI-Driven Development 33:54 Final Thoughts and Future Topics LINKS - Ryan's Website - Brendan's X/Twitter - Brendan's Bluesky Questions or comments, email us at railsbusinesspod@gmail.com Send us a text

    34 min

  3. 8 ENE

    Mateus Pereira

    In this episode, we chat with Mateus Pereira from Ombu Labs about the nuances of Rails upgrades and how AI is revolutionizing the process. From tackling gem dependencies to client collaboration, Mateus shares valuable insights and tips for executing seamless upgrades. Perfect for developers looking to streamline their Rails projects and leverage AI tools effectively. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Chat 00:25 Meet Mateus: Senior Rails Engineer 01:29 Mateus' Journey into Programming 02:17 Joining Ombu Labs: Trials and Triumphs 03:33 Lessons from Rejection and Persistence 04:35 Challenges in Rails Upgrades 08:12 Tackling Gem Dependencies 20:04 The Role of AI in Rails Upgrades 30:47 Discussing Ruby Critic and Rails Bump 32:07 AI in Code Refactoring 33:58 Client Relationships and Project Management 44:14 Challenges with Test Coverage 45:32 Manual Testing and QA Processes 49:18 Using AI for Writing Tests 55:37 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off LINKS - Mateus' Blog - Mateus' X/Twitter - Mateus' LinkedIn - Ryan's Website - Brendan's X/Twitter - Brendan's Bluesky Questions or comments, email us at railsbusinesspod@gmail.com Send us a text

    57 min

  4. 04/12/2025

    Nate Berkopec

    In this episode, Nate Berkopec, the proprietor of Speedshop, a Ruby on Rails performance consultancy, author of several books including the Complete Guide to Rails Performance, and a maintainer of Puma, joins the podcast. Nate discusses his journey into Rails performance optimization, starting from his early career at startups and his breakthrough talk at the Gotham Ruby Conference. He outlines his 'Three S' framework—Speed, Scalability, and Stability—for tackling performance issues. The discussion includes practical advice for Heroku users on optimizing 'dynos' for better request queuing and performance, as well as insights on using tools like JudoScale and PG Analyze for better Sidekiq job management and database optimization. Nate also touches on the importance of setting proper performance thresholds to balance system efficiency and operational costs. 00:00 Introduction to Nate Berkopec and Speedshop 00:45 Nate's Early Career and Interest in Performance 03:36 The Impact of Nate's Conference Talk and Book 04:40 Challenges in Diagnosing Performance Issues 10:22 Framework for Tackling Performance Problems 17:27 Understanding Heroku's Load Balancing 27:39 Understanding TCP Open Failures 28:10 Optimizing Dynos on Heroku 29:16 Setting Performance Thresholds 31:12 The Importance of Monitoring and Automation 34:25 Challenges with Sidekiq and Data Processing 36:24 Best Practices for Sidekiq Queues 44:48 Ensuring Job Idempotency and Efficiency 49:26 Rapid Fire Tips for Indies 52:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts LINKS - Speedshop - Nate's X/Twitter - The Complete Guide to Rails Performance Book - Sidekiq in Practice Book - High Availabillity Wikipedia Article - Ryan's Website - Brendan's X/Twitter - Brendan's Bluesky Questions or comments, email us at railsbusinesspod@gmail.com Send us a text

    53 min

  5. 21/11/2025

    Communicating Project Requirements

    In this episode, we tackle the nuances of communicating project requirements within development teams. From managing user stories and acceptance criteria to balancing control and flexibility, we explore best practices for ensuring clarity and efficiency. We share real-world experiences, including the effectiveness of detailed videos and spikes in guiding team members.  01:24 Communicating with Different Levels of Expertise 06:06 The Role of Videos in Communication 14:45 Challenges in Estimating and Scoping Projects 30:52 Using AI to Assist in Writing Tickets LINKS - Ryan's Website - Brendan's X/Twitter - Brendan's Bluesky Questions or comments, email us at railsbusinesspod@gmail.com Send us a text

    32 min

  6. 06/11/2025

    Stephen Anderson

    In this episode, we welcome Stephen Anderson, founder and owner of Bendyworks, a Madison, Wisconsin based Ruby on Rails consultancy. Stephen shares his journey from corporate Java consulting to building a values-driven software shop, discussing his philosophy of constantly seeking 10x productivity improvements and the pivotal moments that led him to entrepreneurship.  LINKS - Bendyworks - Ryan's Website - Brendan's X/Twitter - Brendan's Bluesky Questions or comments, email us at railsbusinesspod@gmail.com Send us a text

    48 min

  7. 23/10/2025

    Scott Werner

    In this episode, we welcome Scott Werner, CEO of Sublayer, to discuss the future of software development and how AI is transforming the industry. Scott shares his experiences and insights on how AI is changing the way startups build and maintain software products, including Sublayer’s AI-driven tools like APM, Augmentations, and Artificial Ruby. They explore practical applications of AI in software engineering, the concept of MCP, and the fast-evolving landscape of AI technology, offering valuable takeaways for developers and tech entrepreneurs. 00:20 Overview of Sublayer's AI Focus 01:20 Main Products and Innovations 03:29 AI in Software Development 07:00 Triggers and AI Automation 08:58 MCP and Structured Outputs 17:53 Open Source and AI Agents 20:05 The Future of AI in Development 21:15 Journey to Sublayer: A Winding Road 23:10 Challenges and Innovations in AI Product Development 28:09 The Fast Fashion Era of Software 33:14 The Future of AI and Business Models 40:17 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans LINKS - Sublayer Website - Scott's Blog (Works on My Machine) - Ryan's Website - Brendan's X/Twitter - Brendan's Bluesky Questions or comments, email us at railsbusinesspod@gmail.com Send us a text

    41 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    Chris Gaffney

    This week, Chris Gaffney, owner of Dead Man's Snitch, a niche monitoring service for CRON jobs and service heartbeats joined us. Discover the origins of the company, its growth journey, and the challenges faced in achieving uptime and scalability. Chris also shares insights on the tech stack used, the role of Rails in their development, and the impact of market strategies like Heroku integration. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:21 Overview of Dead Man's Snitch 03:03 Challenges and Achievements 03:49 Current Focus and Full-Time Commitment 04:12 Product Use Cases and Platforms 10:02 Heroku Integration Experience 16:09 Marketing Strategies and Developer Challenges 19:26 Future Plans and Dreams 20:08 Balancing Business and Family 23:56 The Value of Personal Touch in Business 25:40 Technical Challenges and Solutions 31:38 Data Management Strategies 37:19 The Role of Rails in Business Success 39:37 Conclusion and Contact Information Questions or comments, email us at railsbusinesspod@gmail.com Send us a text

    40 min
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Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch talk about developing with Ruby on Rails and how to leverage it to build a business.

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  • Creador
    Brendan Buckingham & Ryan Frisch
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    26
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © 2026 Rails Business
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