Ruby Rogues

In this episode of the Ruby Rogues podcast, we dive deep into the world of Hotwire Native with our special guest, Joe Masilotti. Hosted by Charles Max Wood, along with panelist Ayush Nwatiya, we explore the evolution from Turbo Native to Hotwire Native and the exciting new features and improvements that come with this transition. Joe shares insights from his journey of writing "The Rails and Hotwire Codex" and collaborates with Pragmatic Bookshelf to make the integration of web and mobile technologies more seamless for Ruby on Rails developers. Whether you're considering mobile applications for your Rails projects or pondering the benefits of working with a publisher versus self-publishing, this episode is packed with valuable advice and motivation. Tune in to learn about the intricacies of launching mobile apps with Hotwire Native and gain behind-the-scenes knowledge from Joe's experience as an author and developer in this ever-evolving tech landscape. Don't miss out on this compelling discussion that bridges the gap between Rails and mobile app development!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Welcome back to another episode of the Top End Devs podcast! Today, we have an exciting lineup featuring our host Charles Max Wood and special guests Robbie Russell from Planet Argon, along with panelists Ayush Nawatia and Valentino Stoll. This episode dives deep into the insights from the latest Ruby community survey conducted by Robbie Russell. We explore topics such as the rise of Stimulus JS in the Rails community, trends in deployment practices, popular tools and services in the software ecosystem, and the everlasting debate between monoliths and microservices. Robbie also shares the fascinating history and evolution of his widely-used open source project, Oh My Z Shell, and gives us a glimpse into his work with Planet Argon. Stay tuned as we uncover intriguing details and valuable insights from the world of Ruby and Rails development!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Ivan Nemytchenko is a freelancer. He's a speaker and conference organizer. Ivan spoke at RailsConf about abstract object-oriented programming ideas and how they can be expressed with pictures. The discussion goes into learning processes and how to create visual representations that help people understand Ruby, Rails, or other concepts.LinksChernoff Facesdmikhr/DudeGL - "Anthropomorphic UML": visualization of code and OOP concepts in a form of human body.dmikhr/Dudity - Analyze Rails code with stick dudesdmikhr/DudesHub - Visualize code diffs in GitHubPicksDave - Drifting Ruby - Discount Code - learnfromhomeDave - troessner/reek: Code smell detector for RubyDave - KubernetesJohn - Pushups and Situps at home instead of working outJohn - Get a new Weed Whacker headLuke - LinodeIvan - Follow Ivan on Twitter > @inem, Github, WebsiteIvan - Visual Studio Code Remote DevelopmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

In this episode, Charles and Valentino dive into the complexities of software design decisions with the esteemed guest, Uncle Bob Martin. They explore the pivotal question: How do you evaluate frameworks and dependencies in your projects? Uncle Bob shares his seasoned perspective on choosing frameworks based on an application's long-term goals and complexity, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful decision-making over defaulting to popular solutions. Together, they delve into the nuances of evaluating framework capabilities, testing with small demo applications, and considering AI's potential in refining design decisions.You'll hear gripping anecdotes from Uncle Bob's vast experience, including his work on a browser for a social network and valuable lessons from his commitment to frameworks like Swing. Valentino adds real-world insights from his encounters with framework-induced slowdowns in complex financial applications. We also touch on historical programming practices, the importance of thoughtful abstractions, and the critical role of experienced team members in guiding projects.Stay tuned for fascinating discussions on managing dependencies, simplifying core problems, and balancing framework used to ensure flexibility and maintain development speed. Plus, don't miss the exciting announcements, including Uncle Bob's upcoming books and special discount offers from Charles Max Wood. Join them as they unravel the intricacies of software design decisions and share tools and strategies for modern developers!SocialsLinkedIn: Robert Martin Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

In this episode of Ruby Rogues, we talk with Ufuk about how Shopify made the transition to using Sorbet and about the benefits they felt they received from implementing it. Ufuk also reveals a little bit about how Shopify transitioned to fully remote and about how that will be the default moving forward.Picks Luke - https://github.com/asdf-vm/asdfJohn - Walmart Grocery PickupDave - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Thin+ClientsDave - Apple ARM MacMini Ufuk - TCP/IP Illustrated, Vol. 1: The Protocols (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

This week, our host Charles Max Wood sits down with co-host Valentino Stoll to dive deep into the cutting-edge tools and strategies in AI development and integration. Valentino shares his go-to resources, including Langchain and Rails plug-ins like RAIX and Ray, to enhance applications with AI. They discuss the nuances of agent-based systems, Justin Bowen’s frameworks, and AI engines from industry leaders like Alex Rudolph and Toby Lukett.Charles and Valentino also explore the significant impact of AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, and more focused GPT models in streamlining coding tasks, automating tests, and refactoring code. They offer insights on leveraging AI for business operations, the importance of modularity, and the ongoing need for human expertise to guide AI's outputs.Listeners will hear about the latest in AI-driven projects, including Valentino’s own endeavors in fine-tuning machine learning models for Ruby, and Charles’s plans for an AI development boot camp. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on how AI is reshaping software development, enhancing productivity, and creating new opportunities in the tech world.SponsorsMailtrapSocialsLinkedIn: Charles WoodLinkedIn: Valentino StollBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

Today, they delve deep into the world of application deployment with our special guest, Josef Stribny, a freelance software engineer and author of "Deployment from Scratch" and "Kamal Handbook". Joined by the insightful panelists, Valentino and Ayush, they explore the intricacies of deploying applications using Kamal, a minimalistic deployment tool inspired by Ruby on Rails creator David Heinemeier Hansson.In this episode, Josef shares his expertise on Kamal’s deployment process, Docker registries, managing database backups, and the use of accessories like Sidekick for background processing. They discuss the differences between Kamal and tools like Capistrano and Kubernetes, highlighting Kamal's unique approach to simplifying deployment. Along the way, the panelists dive into related discussions, from personal tech recommendations to favorite TV shows and movies, making for a rich and engaging conversation.Tune in as they uncover the secrets to efficient deployment, the advantages and trade-offs of using Docker, and the cutting-edge features of Kamal, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge to optimize your development workflow. SocialsGitHub: Josef StribnyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.

In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of AI, technology, and Ruby on Rails with our special guest, Gustavo Valenzuela. Charles and Valentino unpack everything from community-driven insights and AI advancements to the fascinating board game "Star Realms." They explore Gustavo’s journey, his innovative platform "Startups on Rails," and how it aims to document companies powered by Ruby on Rails. Plus, get ready for discussions on AI's transformative role in development, the economic landscape affecting tech hiring, and valuable entrepreneurial advice for developers. Whether you're curious about Hugging Face's new tools or looking for insights into Rails' vibrant community, this episode is packed with information, anecdotes, and actionable tips you won't want to miss.SocialsLinkedIn: Gustavo ValenzuelaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.