In this episode, Brendan and Ryan welcome John Nunemaker.  John is a prominent figure in the Ruby community and, shares his journey into Ruby on Rails, his career evolution, and his unique approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously.  There's also discussion around how John and the hosts use AI for their development work.  Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction to John Nunemaker

00:19 John's Journey into Ruby and Rails

02:31 Current Projects and Ruby Usage

04:17 The Role of AI in Development

10:51 Balancing Multiple Projects

17:48 Balancing Responsibilities and Focus

19:04 Tracking Time for Productivity

20:06 Daily Huddle and Remote Team Management

20:38 Using Timers and Breaks for Efficiency

23:53 The Beauty and Productivity of Ruby on Rails

26:46 Consistency Across Front-End Frameworks

28:35 The Origin and Success of Box Out

32:56 Future Plans and API Development

34:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Notes

- John's X/Twitter

- John's Bluesky

- John's Website

- Ryan's Website

- Brendan's Bluesky

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