In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris is on paternity leave celebrating the birth of his son, so Andrew brings in Drew Bragg and Rachael Wright-Munn (aka ChaelCodes), to discuss recent controversies surrounding Ruby Central and its alleged takeover of Ruby Gems and Bundler. They dive into the timeline of events, conflicting narratives, communication failures, and the underlying security concerns. They address theories and facts, scrutinize the governance of Ruby Central, and discuss the implications for the Ruby community. The episode emphasizes the importance of asking questions and seeking clarity, while advocating for a balanced and constructive approach to resolving the community's issues. Hit download now to hear more!

Panelist:

• Andrew Mason

Guests:

• Drew Bragg
• Rachael Wright-Munn

Sponsors:

• Honeybadger
• Judoscale

Links:

• Chris Oliver X
• Andrew Mason Bluesky
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Drew Bragg Website
• Code and the Coding Coders who Code it- Drew’s Podcast
• Philly.rb
• Rachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)- Website
• Rachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)-Twitch
• Rachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)-Bluesky
• Ellen's first post on the RubyGems controversy
• A board member's perspective on the RubyGems controversy
• An Update From Ruby Central (Video)
• Investigation reveals Shopify manipulated Ruby Central to force takeover of Bundler and RubyGems - GIGAZINE
• Strengthening the Stewardship of RubyGems and Bundler
• Martin Emde's post on Bluesky
• Reddit post for "An Update from Ruby Central"
• Bundler Policies on GitHub
• Advocacy for Reduced Rails Usage
• Alpha-Omega Project
• Ruby Central News Post: Alpha-Omega support

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

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with Travis Dockter, the founder of a brand-new Ruby conference, Blastoff Rails. They dive deep into Travis’s journey from business school to bootcamp, his love for conferences, and why he decided to organize one of his own in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From planning venues and sponsors to shaping a unique conference philosophy, Travis shares both the behind-the-scenes challenges and the excitement of creating a new community space for Rails developers.

Links

• Travis Dockter LinkedIn
• Travis Dockter X
• Blastoff Rails X
• Blastoff Rails-June 11-12, 2025, Albuquerque New Mexico
• Albuquerque Museum
• Pirates of Silicon Valley
• Kieran Klaassen X
• Ruby Conference Blog
• San Francisco Ruby Conference 2025, November 19-21
• terminal.shop (coffee shop)
• ThePrimeagen (YouTube)
• Meow Wolf

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

In this episode, Chris and Andrew reflect on their recent trip to Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, sharing travel adventures, highlights from the conference, and insights into major Rails announcements. From slide-heavy talks to new features like ReActionView, Action Push, Kamal Geo Proxy, Hotwire Native, and Action Text Lexxy, they explore how the Rails ecosystem continues to push developer experience forward. Hit download now to hear more!

Links

• Chris Oliver X
• Andrew Mason Bluesky
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Rails World 2025- Amsterdam Talks (YouTube)
• ReActionView
• Lexxy
• Kamal Proxy
• Hotwire Native
• STRAAT Museum

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

Live from Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, Chris and Andrew hang with Andy Croll and Jason Charnes to trade conference vibes, hair envy for DHH, and real talk on the keynote roadmap: Turbo offline, Hotwire Native 1.3, Kamal, “CI on your machine,” SQLite, and Beamer. The conversation also touches on the quirky and entertaining embassy experience at Rails World, favorite talks, plans for the final day of the conference, and the museum party. Hit download now for an episode that will keep making you laugh!

Links

• Chris Oliver X
• Andrew Mason Bluesky
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Andy Croll X
• Jason Charnes X
• Rails World 2025 Opening Keynote- David Heinemeier Hansson
• Buzzsprout

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

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with returning guests Irina Nazarova and Vladimir Dementyev to discuss the upcoming SF Ruby Conference, a vibrant event taking place in San Francisco on November 19-20, 2025. They delve into the significance of the conference for startups and the Ruby community, highlighting the venue, keynote speakers, workshops, and fun activities planned. Additional topics include experiences with AI, productivity tools for developers, and running Rails in the browser. Hit download now and then go buy your tickets to this amazing conference!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Irina Nazarova Website
• Irina Nazarova X
• Vladimir Dementyev Website
• Vladimir Dementyev X
• Evil Martians
• SF Ruby Conference, Nov 19-20, 2025-Fort Mason, San Francisco
• SF Ruby Slack
• RailsConf 2025 : The future of Rails begins in the browser by Vladimir Dementyev and Albert Pazderin (YouTube)
• Remote Ruby-Episode 315: Herb with Marco Roth

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

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 gift
• Jim Remsik LinkedIn
• Flagrant
• XO Ruby
• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
• Agile Web Development with Rails 6 by Sam Ruby with Dave Thomas
• Ruby Central
• Rocky Mountain Ruby-Oct 6-7, Boulder, CO
• Blastoff Rails-June 11-12, 2026, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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

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 X
• Andrew Mason Bluesky
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• José Valim X
• José Valim LinkedIn
• José Valim GitHub
• Tidewave
• Remote Ruby-Episode 178: José Valim, creator of Elixir and form Rails core contributor
• Cucumber

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

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 gift
• Battlefield 6 Open Beta
• One Month
• Learn Hotwire course
• MacRumors
• Nextel walkie talkie phone
• Pagy version 43.0.0.rc*
• Rails World 2025- Amsterdam

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