Episodes

  • Continuous Delivery and Continuous Self-Improvement
    May 10 2024

    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

    Links:

    • Jason Charnes X/Twitter
    • Chris Oliver X/Twitter
    • Andrew Mason X/Twitter
    • Once a Maintainer: Rafael França
    • OrbStack
    • Lob
    • Ahoy.js
    • Font Awesome
    • Shoelace
    • Kickstarter for Web Awesome by Font Awesome
    • Ruby for All Podcast
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    49 mins
  • Irina Nazarova from Evil Martians
    Apr 12 2024

    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:

    • Jason Charnes X/Twitter
    • Chris Oliver X/Twitter
    • Andrew Mason X/Twitter
    • Irina Nazarova X/Twitter
    • Evil Martians X/Twitter
    • Evil Martians
    • Evil Martians Skooma
    • Thoughtbot Superglue
    • Thruster
    • Supabase
    • “Image processing servers benchmark”-imgproxy blog
    • RailsConf -May 7-9, 2024
    • Rails World-Sept 26-27, 2024
    • RubyConf AU-April 11-12 2024
    Honeybadger
    Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.

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    50 mins
  • Code, Confessions, and Casinos - Sin City Ruby
    Apr 5 2024

    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!

    Honeybadger
    Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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    40 mins
  • RailsConf 2024 with Ufuk Kayserilioglu
    Mar 21 2024

    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!

    Honeybadger
    Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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    47 mins
  • Struggles and Strategies-Dev Dilemmas
    Mar 15 2024

    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!

    Links

    • nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim: A launch point for your personal nvim configuration
    • The Only Video You Need to Get Started with Neovim - YouTube
    Honeybadger
    Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.

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    35 mins
  • Andy Croll - Railsconf - Free Chicken
    Feb 23 2024

    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!

    Honeybadger
    Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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    48 mins
  • Exploring Dependabot-Unraveling Rails LSP-Vim Customization
    Feb 16 2024

    In this episode, join Chris and Andrew as they kick things off with Chris’s rant about
    computer hardware woes. Andrew contrasts this with tales of automation mishaps and
    a firm stance on avoiding Windows, while Chris plans to leverage Proxmox for versatile
    virtual machine testing. They touch on past experiences with Hackintosh, the merits of
    various software management tools like Homebrew and asdf, and the intricacies of Rust
    programming. They explore into the world of SQL learning and the hype around SQLite
    and share tips for managing VS Code extensions and the quirks of using MacVim. The
    conversation also covers the challenges and solutions for Dependabot configuration,
    the business model behind AnyCable, and the lack of a killer app for Apple’s latest tech
    offering. Hit download now to hear more!

    Honeybadger
    Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ridges on the Scroll Wheel
    Feb 9 2024

    In today’s episode, Chris and Andrew tackle the eternal quandary of good versus evil
    right out of the gate. Then they dive into the heart of tech talk with Andrew sharing his
    candid challenges with React, to the struggle of getting code from the mind onto the
    screen. They touch on the evolution of programming, reminiscing about the days of
    DOS and games stored on floppy disks and reflecting on how ‘everything’ has been
    critically designed by someone. They also share interesting insights about upgrades to
    Rails and debugging, the efficiency of GitHub Copilot with JavaScript, the convolution of
    JavaScript compared to Ruby, and the art of minimizing interruptions during coding flow.
    There’s also a reflection on public speaking at conferences and the art of balancing
    content and entertainment in presentations.

    Honeybadger
    Honeybadger is an application health monitoring tool built by developers for developers.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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    56 mins