Ruby Rogues

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Inertia.js - The Modern Monolith with Jonathan Reinink - RUBY 659 Nov 06, 2024

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In this episode of Ruby Rogues, guest Jonathan Reinink joins the Rogues to talk about what Inertia.js is and why Rails developers would want to use it.
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Luke - The Kubernetes Book
John - https://github.com/brunofacca/active-record-query-trace
John - https://github.com/nesquena/query_reviewer
John - How to Prune Tomatoes for Maximum Yield and Plant Health
Jonathan - https://tailwindcss.com/
Jonathan - https://eloquent-course.reinink.ca/
Jonathan - NanoBeam

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Embracing AI Efficiency in Rails Development - RUBY 658 Oct 30, 2024

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In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of AI, technology, and Ruby on Rails with our special guest, Gustavo Valenzuela. Charles and Valentino unpack everything from community-driven insights and AI advancements to the fascinating board game "Star Realms." They explore Gustavo’s journey, his innovative platform "Startups on Rails," and how it aims to document companies powered by Ruby on Rails. Plus, get ready for discussions on AI's transformative role in development, the economic landscape affecting tech hiring, and valuable entrepreneurial advice for developers. Whether you're curious about Hugging Face's new tools or looking for insights into Rails' vibrant community, this episode is packed with information, anecdotes, and actionable tips you won't want to miss.
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Architectures and Microservices with Darren Broemmer - RUBY 657 Oct 23, 2024

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Darren Broemmer joins the Rogues to discuss how Ruby on Rails enables a microservices architecture and when it's appropriate to approach your system's architecture with microservices. Chuck and Dave lend their experience and expertise in pointing out some of the challenges with microservices and the power of Rails in enabling the Majestic Monolith. Tradeoffs are discussed and approaches are considered for when parts of an application may make a good candidate for microservices.
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Charles- ClickUp | One app to replace them all
Charles- Dev Influencers | Devchat.tv
Darren- Paas Platform as a Service | Pass Solution - EngineYard
Darren- AppLand
Dave- Pactool Gecko Gauge
Dave- drifting COBOL

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Practical Observability: Logging, Tracing, and Metrics for Better Debugging - RUBY 656 Oct 16, 2024

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Today, they dive deep into the world of observability in programming, particularly within Rails applications, with special guest, John Gallagher. Valentino openly shares his struggles with engineering challenges and the frustration of recurring issues in his company's customer account app. They explore a five-step process Valentino has developed to tackle these problems and emphasize the critical role of defining use cases and focusing on relevant data for effective observability.
In this episode, they talk about the emotional journey of dealing with bugs, the importance of capturing every event within an app, and why metrics, logs, and tracing each play a unique role in debugging. They also touch on tools like Datadog, New Relic, and OpenTelemetry, discussing their practical applications and limitations. Valentino and John shed light on how structured logging, tracing, and the concept of high cardinality attributes can transform debugging experiences, ultimately aiming for a more intuitive and robust approach to observability.
Join them as they delve into the nexus of frustration, learning, and technological solutions, offering valuable insights for every developer striving to improve their application's resilience and performance.
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LinkedIn: John Gallagher

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Secrets Management Best Practices and Tools - RUBY 655 Oct 09, 2024

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Charles and Valentino are joined by special guest Brian Vallelunga, CEO and co-founder of Doppler, a leading secrets management platform often described as "GitHub for secrets."
Dive into an engaging conversation about best practices for managing sensitive information, such as API keys and encryption keys, and treating all environment-configured settings as secrets. Brian shares insights on using tools like AWS Secrets Manager, Docker, and Doppler’s seamless integration with popular development workflows, ensuring robust access control and audit logging.
They discuss about the severe consequences of data breaches, compelling real-world scams, and the human cost of leaked data. Learn how Doppler helps developers avoid these risks while enhancing productivity. They also explore the intersection between developer efficiency and security, and emerging trends in secrets management like passwordless authentication.
Tune in for valuable tips, personal stories, and a peek at the future of secrets management and developer security. Let’s get started!
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Navigating Rails for Front-End Developers: A Comprehensive Guide to Integration and Transition - RUBY 654 Oct 02, 2024

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In this episode, Valentino and Ayush dive deep into the evolving landscape of web frameworks, particularly focusing on Ruby on Rails. Join them as they explore the challenges and advantages of transitioning from front-end-centric frameworks like Next.js to Rails, the seamless features Rails offers, and the complexities of integrating front-end components.
They also discuss exciting potentials like better integration of Vue component libraries with Rails, the simplicity and utility of custom elements, and the desire for Rails to incorporate features similar to Phoenix LiveView. The panelists share their thoughts on the evolving Rails stack, the need for better tools and documentation, and the excitement around upcoming Rails 8 features.
Stay tuned for an insightful conversation about the future of web development, the importance of versatile skills in the development community, and some amazing personal picks from our panelists, including top tech tools, fascinating music, and captivating movies. Don't miss out on this rich discussion filled with expert insights and practical advice for developers navigating the intricate world of web frameworks.
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Building Better Ruby Apps: Glimmer's Component Slots and More - RUBY 653 Sep 25, 2024

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Today, Valentino dives deep into the world of Ruby development with our special guest, Andy Maleh. They explore innovative advancements in Glimmer DSL for LibUI and Glimmer DSL for Web. Andy talks about his after-hours efforts to improve productivity and maintainability in front-end development, his critiques of current JavaScript frameworks like React, and his preference for utilizing Ruby's simplicity.
Valentino shares his intriguing project, building a robotic arm, and discusses teleoperation technology and practical applications. As they wrap up, we touch on full-stack development benefits, easing the learning curve, and future personal projects. Get ready for insights into integrating Glimmer DSL with Rails, optimizing development workflows, and learning about Andy's past and future contributions to the Ruby community. Stay tuned for an inspiring episode packed with practical advice and visionary ideas!
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The Sounds of Silence: Lessons From an API Outage with Paul Zaich - RUBY 652 Sep 23, 2024

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Paul Zaich from Checkr tells us about a critical outage that occurred, what caused it and how they tracked down and fixed the issue. The conversation ranges through troubleshooting complex systems, building team culture, blameless post-mortems, and monitoring the right things to make sure your applications don't fail or alert you when they do.
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The Hidden Gems of Ruby - RUBY 651 Sep 11, 2024

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Valentino Stoll takes us on a tour of the "gems" of features built into the core Ruby language. We explore tips and tricks for using irb that can also improve your Rails console.
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Charles- SodaStream Aqua Fizz Sparkling Water Maker Bundle
Charles- Soda Stream Flavor Syrups
Charles- Teachable
Charles- ThriveCart
John- Char-Broil: 6-Burner Cart Style Gas Grill, Stainless/Black
Luke- Dependency on mimemagic 0.3.x no longer valid
Valentino- GitHub | reenhanced/gitreflow
Valentino- Bitbar
Valentino- Twilio
Valentino- Twilio Powered Minecraft Server on AWS

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Cloud Migration, Server Costs, and CDN Challenges - RUBY 650 Sep 04, 2024

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In this episode, Chuck, Ayush, and Valentino join Olly Headey as he shares his expansive career journey, from co-founding FreeAgent to navigating the intricate world of cloud migration and technology adoption. They dive deeply into the various challenges and decisions involved in choosing frameworks like React, tackling server costs with CDN solutions, and simplifying complex tech stacks. Olly also discusses his experiences with boot camps, emphasizing the importance of foundational knowledge over trendy frameworks.
They touch on the significance of dependencies in tech projects, the evolving landscape of Ruby usage beyond Rails, and the practicalities of AWS CloudFront integrations. Olly offers his unique insights into balancing established and new technologies, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to tech evolution.
Join them as they explore the nuances of engineering management, the real-world implications of tech choices, and the strategies for maintaining simplicity in a fast-evolving tech landscape. Let’s get started!
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LinkedIn: Olly Headey

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Charles - Challengers! | Board Game
Charles - The Book on Mental Toughness
Olly - Friendly.rb - Your friendy European Ruby conference
Valentino - PodcastBuddy

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