Remote Ruby Jason Charnes, Chris Oliver, Andrew Mason

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 Charnes
Chris Oliver
Andrew Mason

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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 Charnes
Chris Oliver
Andrew Mason

Guest:
Irina Nazarova

Sponsor:
Honeybadger

Links:
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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 presentation, the dynamics of attending without a ticket, networking among
colleagues, and exploring casinos and the Hoover Dam. They also reflect on the
development and shortcomings of JavaScript frameworks, starting a debate on the
exploration of coding tools like Hotwire and Alpine. Hit download now to hear more!
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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 Developer
Experience team at Shopify, aimed at improving developer experiences within the Ruby
ecosystem. The conversation further dives into the financial support for Ruby's open
source projects, such as RubyGems.org and the efforts to sustain and secure Ruby's
infrastructure. The conversation wraps up with details on RailsConf, an open invitation
for community interaction, and a teaser for special experiences awaiting in-person
attendees. Press download now to hear more!
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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 Rails applications, the utilization of Docker containers for development
without installing Ruby or Rails, and considerations for multi-tenancy architecture. Press
download to hear more relatable stories and valuable lessons from Chris and Andrew!

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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
defines the Ruby world, this episode promises a mix of laughter and encouragement for
RailsConf attendees, and an enthusiastic invitation from Andy to join what set to be a
memorable and engaging event. Press download now to hear more!
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