Remote Ruby

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

  1. 3D AGO

    XO Ruby with Jim Remsik

    In this episode, Chris chats with guest Jim Remsik, Founder of Flagrant, on the significance of Ruby and Rails conferences. They discuss the nuances of organizing and attending such events, including the challenges and rewards of emceeing, the importance of community guidelines, and the value of having diverse participation. Jim shares insights into the upcoming XO Ruby Conference Series, their strategy behind choosing cities, and ensuring meaningful, smaller-scale interactions among attendees. They also touch on the intersection between design and development, the role of junior developers in the evolving tech landscape, and the importance of building relationships within the community. Additionally, the conversation delves into practical advice for aspiring developers about engaging with the community and leveraging meetups and smaller conferences to launch their careers. Hit the download button now to hear more! Links Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftJim Remsik LinkedInFlagrantXO RubyThe Artist’s Way by Julia CameronThe Design of Everyday Things by Don NormanAgile Web Development with Rails 6 by Sam Ruby with Dave ThomasRuby CentralRocky Mountain Ruby-Oct 6-7, Boulder, COBlastoff Rails-June 11-12, 2026, Albuquerque, New Mexico Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

    59 min

  2. AUG 29

    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!  Links Chris 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

    56 min

  3. AUG 22

    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!  Links Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftBattlefield 6 Open BetaOne MonthLearn Hotwire courseMacRumorsNextel walkie talkie phonePagy version 43.0.0.rc* Rails World 2025- Amsterdam 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

    44 min

  4. AUG 15

    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!  Links Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftRails World 2025Tailwind Plus- ElementsInvoker Commands APIByroot’s Blog post-What’s wrong with JSON gem API?PlanetScaleHetzner 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

    36 min

  5. AUG 8

    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!  Links Chris 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 2025-2026 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

    45 min

  6. AUG 1

    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! Links Judoscale- 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

    47 min

  7. JUL 25

    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!  Links Judoscale- 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, NL 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

    45 min

  8. JUL 18

    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!  Links AI 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

    45 min
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Two Rubyists having conversations and interviewing others about Ruby and web development.

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  • Creator
    Chris Oliver, Andrew Mason
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    318
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Remote Ruby
  • Show Website
    Remote Ruby

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