Ruby Rogues

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Exploring Tech Choices and Team Dynamics with Jesse Spivak - RUBY 669 Jan 24, 2025

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In this episode of Top End Devs, host David Camira is joined by panelists Luke Stutters and John Epperson, along with special guest Jesse Spivak, a senior engineer at Ibotta. Jesse shares his experiences and insights from a challenging project at Ibotta, where he navigated through four critical mistakes. These included choosing the wrong technology, siloing work, falling into premature optimization, and making too many changes at once. Jesse explains how these mistakes jeopardized the project but ultimately led to valuable learning experiences. The conversation also touches on the importance of discussing and learning from mistakes openly, the complexities of transitioning to new technologies, and the significance of making systematic, verified changes. Additionally, they delve into the evolving landscape of developer interviews, aiming to create a more inclusive and positive experience. Join us as we explore the trials, lessons, and growth that come from navigating the highs and lows of software development.
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Rules of OOP in Pictures with Ivan Nemytchenko - RUBY 668 Jan 08, 2025

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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.
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Chernoff Faces
dmikhr/DudeGL - "Anthropomorphic UML": visualization of code and OOP concepts in a form of human body.
dmikhr/Dudity - Analyze Rails code with stick dudes
dmikhr/DudesHub - Visualize code diffs in GitHub

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Dave - Drifting Ruby - Discount Code - learnfromhome
Dave - troessner/reek: Code smell detector for Ruby
Dave - Kubernetes
John - Pushups and Situps at home instead of working out
John - Get a new Weed Whacker head
Luke - Linode
Ivan - Follow Ivan on Twitter > @inem, Github, Website
Ivan - Visual Studio Code Remote Development

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Rails at Super Scale with Kyle d'Oliveira - RUBY 667 Jan 01, 2025

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Kyle d'Oliveira (Clio) shares his survival tips for dealing with tens of thousands of commits, massive migrations and the very limits of databases. We discuss the lessons learned from Rails megaprojects and how to use these tips in your own projects to reduce technical debt and tools to keep your monolith majestic when the code won't stop coming.
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Matt - Danger JS
Luke - From jQuery to ES6 | Drifting Ruby
Dave - Titan Security Key
Dave - Teach, Learn, and Make with Raspberry Pi

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Evaluating Software Frameworks: Insights with Uncle Bob Martin - RUBY 666 Dec 25, 2024

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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!
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GraphQL Doesn't Need To Be Hell with Dmitry Tsepelev - RUBY 665 Dec 18, 2024

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Different doesn’t need to be worse. Dmitry Tsepelev tells us how to make the most of using GraphQL with Rails, the advantages over REST-based API queries and best practices for security and schemas.
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Sorbet with Ufuk Kayserilioglu - RUBY 664 Dec 11, 2024

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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.
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Luke - https://github.com/asdf-vm/asdf
John - Walmart Grocery Pickup
Dave - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Thin+Clients
Dave - Apple ARM MacMini
Ufuk - TCP/IP Illustrated, Vol. 1: The Protocols (Addison-Wesley Professional Computing Series)

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Black-Belt Debugging with Chelsea Troy - RUBY 663 Dec 04, 2024

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In this episode of Ruby Rogues, Chelsea Troy teaches us to hone our debugging skills to a razor-sharp edge. We learn how to actively improve debugging skills, train troubleshooting instincts and practical strategies for tackling brain-bending bugs.
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https://chelseatroy.com/2020/01/13/a-framework-for-debugging/

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Luke - https://rclone.org/
John - Large Mouse Pads
John - The Coding Den – A place where people ask and answer questions about coding, etc.
Charles - Logi wireless mouse
Charles - the Wheel of Time
Charles - https://mostvaluable.dev
Chelsea - The New Education: How to Revolutionize the University to Prepare Students for a World In Flux
Chelsea - http://rubyconf.org/

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Building AI-Powered Applications in Ruby - RUBY 662 Nov 28, 2024

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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.
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Embracing Human Factors and Rapid Development in Ruby on Rails Systems - RUBY 661 Nov 21, 2024

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In today's episode, they dive deep into the fascinating intersections of system security, rapid development, and the human factors that influence them, with our esteemed guest Emil Kampp. Emil, a seasoned expert in critical infrastructure and fintech, shares his experiences and strategies for using Ruby on Rails to achieve unparalleled speed and robust testing in development.
They explore the nuances of dynamic typing versus static programming, why Ruby on Rails is often the go-to for swift feature deployment, and the significance of stability in critical systems. Emil also sheds light on the complexities of ensuring robust voting processes and the challenges of maintaining security in banking systems. Additionally, we'll touch upon the importance of documentation, compliance, and visual tools in system design.
Join our hosts Charles, Ayush ,and Valentino as they navigate through Emil's diverse projects, from online voting to aerospace applications, and discuss how tools, testing practices, and redundancy can shape the future of secure and efficient development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this episode promises valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Stay tuned!
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LinkedIn: Emil Kampp

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Kamal and Docker: Efficient Application Deployment Strategies - RUBY 660 Nov 13, 2024

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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.
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GitHub: Josef Stribny

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