In this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss the recent release of Rails 8 and the improvements in upgrading processes compared to previous versions. They dive into specific technical challenges, such as handling open redirects and integrating configuration options, and chat about Chris's recent experience with Tailwind’s new Elements library, Bundler updates, and JSON gem changes. They also touch on Heroku's evolving infrastructure and the potential benefits of using PlanetScale's new Postgres offerings. The episode concludes with a discussion about life without internet and Andrew’s countdown to his upcoming sabbatical. Hit download now!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Rails World 2025
• Tailwind Plus- Elements
• Invoker Commands API
• Byroot’s Blog post-What’s wrong with JSON gem API?
• PlanetScale
• Hetzner

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• Jason Charnes X/Twitter

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris chat with guest, Marco Roth, to discuss the challenges of working with ERB templates in Ruby on Rails, and Marco's ongoing project, Herb. They dive into Marco's inspiration from tools like Stimulus Reflex and Hotwire, and the broader vision for 'Herb' which includes syntax linting, formatting, enhanced error detection, and a future where React components can be seamlessly integrated with ERB templates. They also touch on the potential of using 'Herb' to make local development smoother via hot reloading, and the importance of community feedback and collaboration. Additionally, Marco shares his experiences speaking at various Ruby conferences worldwide and his passion for enhancing the Ruby on Rails ecosystem. Hit download now!

Links

• Chris Oliver X
• Andrew Mason Bluesky
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Marco Roth Website
• Herb
• RailsConf 2025 The Modern View Layer Rails Deserves: A Vision for 2025 and Beyond (Marco’s talk-YouTube)
• lint_roller
• Friendly.rb- Sept 10-11, 2025- Bucharest, Romania
• EuRuKo (European Ruby Conference)-Sept 18-19, 2025- Portugal
• San Francisco Ruby Conf- November 19-20, 2025-San Francisco, CA
• Ruby Conferences 2025-2026

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• Jason Charnes X/Twitter

Chris and Andrew catch up on their week, discussing Andrew’s recent successful feature launch, their love for South Park, and the recent news about a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount. They go back-and-forth on upgrades to Bundler 2.7 and the intricacies of emoji reactions in their app. Debugging, code refactoring, and the importance of testing are discussed, with mentions of pairing with coworkers and using WebSockets for real-time updates. They dive into technical discussions about Ruby, Rails updates, and their use of Flipper for feature toggles. They also talk about the new Rails tutorial, the implications of ongoing sanitization and upgrades, and the anticipation for upcoming Ruby versions and features. Hit that download button now!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Jeff Dickey (JDX) Website
• Bundler v2.7: last release before Bundler 4 (Bundler Blog)
• Getting started guide-unsubscribe (reddit)
• Faster Rails system tests by Lewis Buckley
• Daniel Stenberg Website
• All the talks from RailsConf 2025-Philadelphia (YouTube)

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• Jason Charnes X/Twitter

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew reflect on their experiences at the final RailsConf in Philly. They discuss their interactions, keynotes, the vibe of community, and favorite talks that stood out. Highlights include reminiscing about Aaron Patterson and Aji Slater's keynotes and their entertaining reflections on 20 years of RailsConf history. They also explore the recent updates and adjustments to technical practices, such as the FerrumPdf gem, handling Turbo Frames requests, and the excitement surrounding the emerging Hotwire Dev Tools extension. Hit the download button now!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Google Cloud-RailsConf 2017: a round-up (Aja Hammerly)
• RailsConf 2017: Keynote by Aaron Patterson (YouTube)
• FerrumPdf
• Grover
• httparty
• Herb
• Dragon Ball
• Learn Hotwire Course
• Hotwire Dev Tools
• Rails World 2025, Sept 4 & 5, Amsterdam, NL

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In 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 memories. The panel also dives into valuable tips for creating compelling podcast content and balancing the challenges of keeping episodes fresh and engaging. The episode wraps up with a Q&A session from the audience, highlighting the impact of special guests and the community's ongoing support and collaboration. Hit that download button now!

Links

• AI Andrew Mason
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• David Hill Website
• The Ruby Gems Podcast
• Ode to RailsConf Podcast
• Drew Bragg X
• Code and the Coding Coders who Code it Podcast
• Stephanie Minn-The Bike Shed Podcast
• Scholars and Guides Program
• Nadia Odunayo Website
• Code and the Coding Coders who Code it- Episode 46 with guest David Hill
• Stephanie Vaccari GitHub
• José Valim X

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• Jason Charnes X/Twitter

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss a range of topics including an exciting announcement on Jason’s Job Boardly project that got acquired, a technical deep dive into implementing real-time emoji reactions using Turbo and Rails, an explanation on using Rules CLI, and a viral story about a developer. They also touch on intricate programming challenges, such as maintaining state in real-time applications and navigating AI-driven coding tools. Later, the conversation turns to humorous cybersecurity stories, the rising use of AIs in coding, the ethical challenges posed by multi-job professionals, and the impact of streaming services. The episode concludes with discussions about 4th of July plans, theater experiences, a shared love for popcorn, and eating cheesesteaks in Philly. Hit download now!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Rules CLI
• Tippy.js
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Soham Parekh meme
• Cleetus McFarland (YouTube)
• Shay’s Steaks

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• Jason Charnes X/Twitter

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris dive into a range of Rails-related updates, development workflows, and tech frustrations, all while preparing for RailsConf and Rails World. Chris dives into the evolution of Ruby Gems toward Python-style wheels and secure precompiled binaries, while Andrew breaks down the value of namespacing and modularization in Rails apps. They also reflect on accessibility, QA, component architecture, and how LLMs are changing the game for solo devs, Plus, a surprise visit from J**** C******adds some comic relief and candid takes on sabbaticals, Rails World, and a podcast competition. Hit download now!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• On Rails Podcast
• Andrew’s referral link for Snipd
• Rails World 2025
• Ruby Gems and bundler Releases
• Python Wheels
• Flux
• Adam Wathan (YouTube)

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

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat through everything from extreme summer heat, tornadoes, and driving habits, to browser quirks, Unicode bugs, Punycode, and the intricacies of building and maintaining rich text editors. Their conversation drifts into developer tools like Tiptap and Lexical, accessibility issues, browser rendering oddities, and even some personal stories involving cooking fails and skateboarding injuries. Hit download now to hear more!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• The Sad Story Of The Unicode Snowman (Hacker News, Dec 23, 2010)
• Tiptap
• Lexical
• Punycode

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