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 gift
• Google Cloud-RailsConf 2017: a round-up (Aja Hammerly)
• RailsConf 2017: Keynote by Aaron Patterson (YouTube)
• FerrumPdf
• Grover
• httparty
• Herb
• Dragon Ball
• Learn Hotwire Course
• Hotwire Dev Tools
• Rails World 2025, Sept 4 & 5, Amsterdam, NL

• Chris Oliver X/Twitter
• Andrew Mason X/Twitter
• Jason Charnes X/Twitter

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 Mason
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• David Hill Website
• The Ruby Gems Podcast
• Ode to RailsConf Podcast
• Drew Bragg X
• Code and the Coding Coders who Code it Podcast
• Stephanie Minn-The Bike Shed Podcast
• Scholars and Guides Program
• Nadia Odunayo Website
• Code and the Coding Coders who Code it- Episode 46 with guest David Hill
• Stephanie Vaccari GitHub
• José Valim X

• Chris Oliver X/Twitter
• Andrew Mason X/Twitter
• Jason Charnes X/Twitter

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss a range of topics including an exciting announcement on Jason’s Job Boardly project that got acquired, a technical deep dive into implementing real-time emoji reactions using Turbo and Rails, an explanation on using Rules CLI, and a viral story about a developer. They also touch on intricate programming challenges, such as maintaining state in real-time applications and navigating AI-driven coding tools. Later, the conversation turns to humorous cybersecurity stories, the rising use of AIs in coding, the ethical challenges posed by multi-job professionals, and the impact of streaming services. The episode concludes with discussions about 4th of July plans, theater experiences, a shared love for popcorn, and eating cheesesteaks in Philly. Hit download now!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Rules CLI
• Tippy.js
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Cleetus McFarland (YouTube)
• Shay’s Steaks

• Chris Oliver X/Twitter
• Andrew Mason X/Twitter
• Jason Charnes X/Twitter