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Code and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 59 - Scott WernerWhat if AI could make your work more creative instead of more crowded? We sit down with Scott Werner to unpack a practical path for Ruby developers who want the leverage of AI without sacrificing taste, clarity, or joy. From agentic coding with Claude Code to context-rich tools like Tidewave, we walk through how better inputs—logs, DOM access, database state—turn generic suggestions into usable plans that reduce cognitive load and speed up real problem solving.Scott shares the origin story of Artificial Ruby, a New York meetup that started as a casual happy hour and beca...
2025-11-1849 min
Remote RubyWho Owns RubyGems? Inside the Ruby Central ControversyIn 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...
2025-10-0851 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itRuby’s TrustquakeIn this episode of C4, Andrew Mason and Rachael Wright-Munn join Drew to unpack recent controversies surrounding Ruby Central and its alleged takeover of Ruby Gems and Bundler. The trio delves 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.Sources discussed*:Ellen's first post...
2025-10-0750 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 58 - Aaron PattersonRuby core team member Aaron Patterson (tenderlove) takes us deep into the cutting edge of Ruby's performance frontier in this technical exploration of how one of the world's most beloved programming languages continues to evolve.At Shopify, Aaron works on two transformative projects: ZJIT, a method-based JIT compiler that builds on YJIT's success by optimizing register allocation to reduce memory spills, and enhanced Ractor support to enable true CPU parallelism in Ruby applications. He explains the fundamental differences between these approaches - ZJIT makes single CPU utilization more efficient, while Ractors allow Ruby code to run across...
2025-09-161h 03Code and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 57 - Marco RothMarco Roth joins us to unveil Herb, his revolutionary toolchain for Rails views that's reshaping how we work with HTML and ERB. Having identified a critical gap in the Rails ecosystem—robust tooling for the view layer—Marco decided to build the solution himself, learning C along the way to create a parser with unparalleled cross-platform compatibility.Far from just another syntax checker, Herb represents a comprehensive vision for modernizing Rails views. Marco walks us through his layered approach, starting with immediate editor feedback for markup errors and ambitious plans for reactive views inspired by Phoenix LiveView. The...
2025-09-021h 03Code and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 56 - Aji SlaterThe journey from circus performer to respected software developer isn't a common career path, but Aji Slater navigates it with the same thoughtful precision he applies to code. As a former Ringling Brothers clown who now leads development teams at ThoughtBot, Aji brings a refreshingly unique perspective to technical challenges and community contribution.Diving into his current work with a 12-13 year old Rails codebase, Aji shares his struggles with an Angular frontend implemented in non-standard ways. Despite his graphic design background and comfort with frontend development, the architectural decisions in this Angular implementation present significant challenges...
2025-08-1958 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 55 - Joe MasilottiWhen Joe Masilotti scanned a conference badge QR code at RailsConf, he was immediately uncomfortable with how it added someone's phone number directly to his contacts. That friction point sparked the creation of Ruby Friends – an innovative app transforming how developers connect at conferences and meetups.In this illuminating conversation with Drew Bragg, Joe reveals how Ruby Friends provides a "lighter touch" approach to networking, letting users create shareable profiles with conversation starters and contact preferences. The technology works through both QR codes and NFC tags, creating an almost magical experience where simply tapping a badge can in...
2025-08-0653 minRemote RubyRuby Podcast Panel at RailsConf 2025In 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 memo...
2025-07-1845 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 54 - Live (at the time) from RailsConf 2025The Ruby community's most recognizable podcast voices gather for a heartfelt discussion at the final RailsConf in Philadelphia, sharing wisdom that extends far beyond technical topics into the realm of human connection.From conquering social anxiety at conferences to building meaningful relationships in tech, this panel digs into what makes the Ruby community special. Drew Bragg of Code and the Coding Coders who Code it confesses that despite his outgoing appearance, he still struggles with social interactions, while Stephanie Min from The Bike Shed offers practical conversation starters that anyone can use. Chris Oliver of Remote Ruby...
2025-07-1544 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 53 - Joel HawksleyWhen does a framework reach maturity? For Joel Hawksley, lead maintainer of GitHub's ViewComponent framework, the answer comes with the upcoming fourth major release – a milestone that marks not just new features, but a transition to long-term support mode.Joel takes us behind the scenes of his seven-year journey at GitHub, where an idea sketched on an airplane has evolved into a critical part of how the platform renders its interfaces. With candid insights, he explains why ViewComponent is now considered feature-complete, and the philosophical challenges that remain unresolved around CSS and JavaScript integration within component-based Rails ap...
2025-07-0254 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 52 - Vladimir DementyevWhat happens when you put Rails in a browser? Vladimir Dementyev (Vova) is pushing WebAssembly to its limits by creating an interactive Rails playground that runs entirely client-side. This groundbreaking project aims to eliminate the frustrating installation barriers that often discourage newcomers from trying Ruby on Rails."I asked myself the question - can I run Rails on WASM? And that's when you feel yourself like a pilgrim software engineer, experiencing something for the first time that no one ever experienced," Vova shares. The project isn't just a technical curiosity but serves a vital educational purpose...
2025-06-171h 05Code and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 51 - Chris OliverThe last RailsConf ever is coming to Philadelphia this summer, and co-chair Chris Oliver joins us to pull back the curtain on what's sure to be a historic gathering for the Rails community.Chris reveals how the programming committee curated an exceptional lineup from hundreds of submissions, balancing nostalgic looks at Rails' 18-year journey with cutting-edge technical content. You'll hear why Philadelphia's walkable layout, incredible food scene (Reading Terminal Market gets particular praise), and Fourth of July celebrations make it the perfect host city for this final RailsConf hurrah.Beyond the sessions themselves, Chris and...
2025-06-031h 22Code and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 50 - Adam FortunaSwimming against the current sometimes leads to unexpected treasures. In this fascinating conversation, Adam Fortuna reveals how migrating Hardcover—a social network for readers with 30,000 users—from Next.js back to Ruby on Rails delivered surprising performance improvements and development simplicity.The journey begins with Adam explaining how Hardcover originated as a response to Goodreads shutting down their API. As a longtime Rails developer who initially chose Next.js for its server-side rendering capabilities, Adam found himself drawn back to Rails once modern tools made it viable to combine Rails' backend strengths with React's frontend interactivity. The migr...
2025-05-2035 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 49 - Radan SkoricWhat happens when a seasoned Rails developer with 17 years of experience decides to document their journey learning Hotwire? Radan Skorić joins us to discuss his ebook "Master Hotwire" and the fascinating parallels between writing and coding.Unlike most tutorials that start from ground zero, Radan's approach assumes you already know Rails—because that was his experience when learning Hotwire. "When I was picking up Hotwire, I had tons of Rails experience. I've just not done Hotwire," he explains. This focus allows his readers to skip the basics and dive deeper into what makes Hotwire powerful.We...
2025-04-0134 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 48 - Adam WathanJoin us as we unravel the inspiring journey of Tailwind CSS with its creator, Adam Wathan. From its inception in 2017 as an open-source CSS framework to becoming a major player in web design, Tailwind has recently undergone a significant rebranding with the launch of Tailwind Plus. This episode provides listeners with insights into Adam's strategic choices, including the reasoning behind merging Tailwind UI into the broader Tailwind ecosystem. Discover the challenges and outcomes of balancing community-driven development with commercial viability, as Adam shares how feedback shapes product improvements. Learn about the launch of "Build UIs That Don’t S...
2025-03-1833 min
The Proof with Simon HillWellness Scams, Apple Cider Vinegar & Seed Oil Hypocrisy | Drew Harrisberg, BscIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist, diabetes educator, and founder of Drew’s Daily Dose.We dive into the science behind Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)—does it actually help with blood sugar, weight loss, digestion, and overall health, or is it just another overhyped wellness trend?We also explore the power of anecdotes in the wellness industry, starting with Belle Gibson’s story and the new Netflix series on ACV. How can we separate fact from fiction when faced with bold health claims on social med...
2025-03-172h 17The Proof with Simon HillWellness Scams, Apple Cider Vinegar & Seed Oil Hypocrisy | Drew Harrisberg, BscIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist, diabetes educator, and founder of Drew’s Daily Dose.We dive into the science behind Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)—does it actually help with blood sugar, weight loss, digestion, and overall health, or is it just another overhyped wellness trend?We also explore the power of anecdotes in the wellness industry, starting with Belle Gibson’s story and the new Netflix series on ACV. How can we separate fact from fiction when faced with bold health claims on social med...
2025-03-172h 17Code and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 47 - Jason SwettJoin us for a fascinating episode where we explore the development of SaturnCI—a new and user-friendly Continuous Integration tool that arose from frustrations with existing solutions like CircleCI and GitHub Actions. Our guest, Jason Sweat, shares his passion for creating a platform that not only simplifies the user experience but actively incorporates feedback from early adopters. Through candid conversations, Jason recounts his journey as a content creator in the Ruby community, and how it inspired him to address the shortcomings he observed in CI tools.We delve into the technical challenges faced as SaturnCI grows, particularly th...
2025-03-0448 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 46 - David HillDavid Hill, the innovative mind behind "Ode to RailsConf" and a senior engineer at Simplify, invites us to explore his fascinating journey into the world of podcasting. Inspired by the final announcement of RailsConf, David crafted a platform to celebrate the cherished memories of the event while also providing himself with a bridge to manage social interactions more comfortably. With his love for board games providing a structured approach, David shares how the podcasting framework has transformed him from a hesitant introvert to a comfortable conversationalist.Our conversation takes an intriguing turn as we delve into the...
2025-02-2541 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 45 - Stephen MargheimStephen Margheim, a celebrated figure in the Ruby and Rails community, returns to unravel the fascinating intricacies of his latest project—writing a parser for SQLite's SQL dialect in Ruby. He shares his enlightening journey of translating complex SQL syntax, which at first seemed a simple endeavor but soon unfolded into a realm of deep learning and unexpected challenges. Alongside this, Stephen collaborates with Aaron Francis on "High Leverage Rails," a video course designed to spotlight the synergy between Rails and SQLite, offering a treasure trove of insights into developing high-quality applications.We dive into the nuanced wo...
2025-02-0439 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 44 - Adam McCreaWhat if you could scale your SaaS platforms effortlessly across diverse hosting services? Join us as we welcome Adam McCrea, the brilliant mind behind JudoScale, who takes us through his fascinating evolution from being a Rails developer to creating a cutting-edge autoscaling solution. Adam opens up about the technical challenges he faced while adapting JudoScale for platforms like Render, Fly, and Railway, and how Heroku's unique architecture initially shaped his approach. His journey is one of innovation driven by necessity, as JudoScale originated from a need to optimize costs more efficiently than existing solutions.Our conversation doesn't...
2024-12-1735 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 43 - Stan LoWhat drives a seasoned developer from Taiwan to London, and how does one translate a passion for Ruby into groundbreaking projects? Hear from Stan Lo of Shopify's RubyDX team as he shares his captivating journey and his significant impact on the Ruby development landscape. From his essential work on the debug gem and IRB to his current efforts with the Sorbet type checker and Prism parser, Stan delves into the technical intricacies of using C++ for performance and memory management. Gain unique insights into the collaborative decision-making process at Shopify that guided his transition from the Ruby LSP to...
2024-12-0332 min
KZYX NewsFort Bragg City Council Approves a Freezer for Dead Animal Remains and a Blues Festival for 2025The October 28th Fort Bragg City Council meeting was mostly uneventful. Two items drew interest from the public. The council approved the use of $20,000 in special funding for the purchase of a freezer and gave a nod to City Manager Isaac Whippy to hire Pam Bell to develop a Blues Festival in 2025 in conjunction with the Visit Fort Bragg Committee.Under the consent calendar, the council approved agreements with PG&E for relocation and upgrade to facilitate the solar project at the CV Starr Center, authorized change orders for the City Hall roof replacement, accepted federal funding in...
2024-10-3006 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 42 - Cody NormanCody Norman, an independent Ruby on Rails consultant and creator of SpotSquid, takes us on a fascinating journey through the intersection of technology and tattoo artistry. Discover how Cody transformed a traditionally paper-based industry into a tech-savvy environment, using customer feedback to tackle the unique challenges faced by tattoo artists and shop owners. With anecdotes from his tech conference experiences and insights into his consulting career, Cody's story is both relatable and inspiring for anyone looking to merge creativity with technology.In this episode, you'll unlock the secrets to finding your niche and the delicate balance between...
2024-10-2228 min
IndieRailsRails World 2024 CrossoverOn Day 2 of Rails World, Jess and Jeremy join with Drew Bragg of Code and the Coding Coders Who Code It and Adrian Marin and Yaro Shmarov of the Friendly Show to chat about the conference. Enjoy!
2024-10-0826 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 41 - John NunemakerEver wondered why a seasoned entrepreneur would choose acquisition over starting from scratch? Join us as veteran Rubyist John Nunemaker unravels the secrets behind his strategic purchase of Fireside FM. You’ll discover the ins and outs of transitioning ownership and handling infrastructure while gaining insights into why stepping into an existing company can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs.John's journey doesn't stop at Fireside FM. He shares his experiences juggling multiple ventures, including BoxOut Sports and Flipper Cloud, revealing how he maintains productivity across his projects. The discussion highlights the importance of strategic partnerships and effective ti...
2024-10-0840 min
Friendly ShowLive from Rails World 2024! Featuring Jess Brown, Drew Bragg and Jeremy SmithWe meet with the hosts of "Indie Rails" & "Code and the Coding Coders who Code it" in the Rails World podcast booth to share our emotions about the conference & what's coming in Rails 8What happens when the best minds in the Rails and PHP communities come together? You get an unforgettable live recording at Rails World, Day 2! We're joined by Jeremy and Jess from Indie Rails, Drew Bragg from Code and the Coding Coders who Code It, and Adrian and Yaro from The Friendly Show to celebrate the groundbreaking announcement of authentication in Rails 8. Feel the festival-like...
2024-09-2929 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itLive at Rails World part 3Ever been jolted awake at 2:30 AM by a fire alarm while at a tech conference? We have, and it was just one of the unexpected moments that added a unique twist to our RailsWorld experience. Join us as Andy Kroll, Chris Oliver, Alan Reitelhoover, and I recount the highs and lows of the conference, from the festival-like energy to the invaluable hallway conversations. We share our reflections on Eileen's powerful keynote and the buzz around the new features in Rails 8, including solid Q and solid cache. You'll also hear how the candid language of the keynotes shapes the authentic, informal...
2024-09-2718 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itLive at Rails World part 2Can you feel the festival vibes of Rails World? Brace yourself for an electrifying journey through the upcoming release of Rails 8, where authentication features are creating a buzz like never before. Picture yourself amidst a sea of passionate developers, where hallway interactions often outshine the scheduled talks. We'll also share a heartfelt tribute to Justin Searles, whose potentially final talk left a lasting mark on the Rails community. And guess what? The Rails World spirit isn't just confined to Rails enthusiasts; notable PHP community figures also joined, fostering a beautiful cross-framework camaraderie between Rails and Laravel.Ever...
2024-09-2730 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itLive from Rails World part 1What groundbreaking feature has Rails 8 introduced that has Jason Charns grinning from ear to ear? Join us live from Railsworld 2024 in Toronto as we break down DHH's monumental keynote unveiling the built-in authentication feature that’s set to revolutionize Rails development. Jason shares his excitement over the long-awaited feature, drawing hilarious comparisons to his past struggles with Devise and other gems. We also dive into the latest deployment tools—Kamal 2, Thruster, and Propshaft—that promise to smooth out those pesky deployment processes. Jason spills the beans on why Kamal 2’s built-in Docker file and SSL updates are game-changers, and how it s...
2024-09-2610 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 40 - Jeremy SmithWhat does it take to build a modern, distraction-free forum platform that fosters deep community engagement? Join us as we welcome back Jeremy Smith, a seasoned Rails developer and consultant, who shares his journey of creating Liminal, an innovative platform inspired by conversations at RailsConf. Jeremy's insights offer a unique look into his work under Hybrid Studio, his passion for Ruby and Rails projects, and his latest ventures, including organizing Blue Ridge Ruby and co-hosting the Indie Rails podcast. Don't miss out on his practical advice for developers and creators looking to build meaningful online communities.Launching...
2024-09-2439 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 39 - Aaron FrancisEver wondered how a backend developer can transition into a successful content creator while juggling a bustling family life? Join us as Aaron Francis, a prominent figure in the tech video content space, shares his incredible journey. From his early days working with Laravel to launching a comprehensive SQLite course, Aaron provides invaluable insights into balancing full-time commitments with side projects. He also opens up about his personal life, revealing how he and his wife, along with the help of an au pair, manage to raise four young children while maintaining productivity.Discover the niche Aaron found...
2024-08-0639 minCode and the Coding Coders who Code itEpisode 38 - Amir RajanReady to unlock the secrets of game development using Ruby? Join us as we chat with the ingenious Amir Rajan, the mastermind behind the DragonRuby Game Toolkit. Amir takes us on a captivating journey from his corporate days in app development to becoming a trailblazing indie game developer. You'll be amazed at how Amir leveraged Ruby's expressive power to create innovative games and how his monumental success with the iOS port of "A Dark Room" reshaped his career. Prepare to gain an insider's perspective on the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of adapting Ruby for the gaming world.
2024-07-1648 min