Cameron Dutro returns to the show to introduce LiveComponent, a new library that adds client-side state and targeted re-rendering to Rails ViewComponent using Hotwire + Stimulus with minimal JavaScript. Chris, Andrew, and Cameron dig into why he built it, how it serializes component state and models, how updates flow from events to fast server-rendered HTML morphs, where it shines compared to plain Turbo/Stimulus, and how optional React support can help with migration and interoperability. Hit download now to hear more! 

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Cameron Dutro GitHub
• Cameron Dutro X
• Remote Ruby-Episode 134: Kubernetes, JSX for Ruby, and more with Cameron Dutro
• LiveComponent
• LiveComponent React Integration
• Global ID-Rails
• SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet

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Andrew and David hold down the fort without Chris and catch up on what they’ve been watching and reading, before welcoming back Joe Masilotti, the show’s most listened to guest from last year. They talk about Hotwire Native’s momentum, why “Bridge Components” are the unlock for truly native features, Joe’s push toward SwiftUI compatibility, the messy reality of in-app purchases, and how his “PurchaseKit” aims to simplify the whole Apple/Google webhook maze. We also hear about Joe’s new podcast with Colleen, the hosts’ AI tool usage (Claude, Augment, Codex), and Joe’s intent to submit a CFP to speak at RubyConf in Vegas.  Hit download now to hear more! 

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Joe Masilotti Website
• Joe Masilotti X
• Bridge Components
• PurchaseKit
• Permission Not Required Podcast 
• Dungeon Crawler Carl
• Godfather of Harlem
• Claude Code
• Codex
• missing (APIdock)
• RubyConf 2026, July 14-16, Las Vegas, NV

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On this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David dive into the newly released Claude Opus 4.6 and share their frustrations and solutions for debugging a turbo stream issue in Rails. They discuss a range of debugging challenges they've faced, including Rails credentials decryption errors and handling unexpected URL parameters in Pagy. The conversation shifts to the Ruby Gala, a fundraising event tied to RubyConf, highlighting its purpose, structure, and some notable people being honored. They reflect on their experiences with Hack Days at conferences, the challenges they pose, and suggest transforming them into structured workshops to maximize learning and engagement. Hit download now to hear more! 

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Introducing Claude Opus 4.6 (Anthropic)
• Raise a more descriptive error when file cannot be decrypted (PR #56735)
• RubyConf-July 14th-16th 2026, Red Rock Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV
• Kisses from Andrew shirt

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In this episode, Chris, Andrew, and David kick off with humorous stories about coding experiences across different languages, and then they welcome back guest Kevin Newton who shares his journey from Shopify to Meta. Then, Kevin discusses the intricacies of Ruby and Python, particularly the challenges and trade-offs in their runtime implementations. The conversation then shifts to the development and adoption of the Prism parser in Ruby, highlighting its impact on various projects. Lastly, Kevin shares insights on his work with a pure Ruby YAML parser and a regex engine, emphasizing the complexities and joys of coding and parsing languages. Hit download now!

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Kevin Newton X
• Kevin Newton GitHub
• Kevin Newton Blog
• Python support for free threading 
• A Ruby Regular Expression Engine (Blog post by Kevin Newton)
• Prism: Ruby 3.3’s new error-tolerant parser (Blog post by Kevin Newton)
• A Ruby YAML parser (Blog post by Kevin Newton)
• Exreg

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In this episode, Blue Ridge Ruby organizers Jeremy Smith and Joe Peck join Andrew, Chris, and David to talk about the conference returning in 2026. They explain why it’s different (single-track, long breaks, and memorable community activities), what they’ve learned from running it, and how folks can help (speaking, sponsoring, and attending). The discussion also highlights the importance of community and in-person interactions in the tech industry, offering insights into how these events support professional growth and long-term sustainability in software development. Hit download now to hear more! 

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In this episode, Chris, Andrew, and David dive into details about refactoring with SQL, updates on new Ruby versions, and share their views on various developer tools including Mise, Overmind, and Foreman. They also touch on standardizing tools within their teams, the benefits of using Mise for Postgres, and the efficiency of task scripts. The conversation also covers encoding issues, Basecamp Fizzy SSFR protection, and rich-text editors like Lexxy and its application in Basecamp. Additionally, there's a light-hearted discussion on the speculative future of AI and Neuralink.  Hit download now to hear more! 

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Ruby Releases
• Foreman-GitHub
• Overmind-GitHub
• Mise versions
• Usage Specification
• A Ruby YAML parser (blog post by Kevin Newton)
• Lexxy-GitHub
• Basecamp Fizzy SSRF protection-GitHub
• Neuralink
• Andrew Mason-The Matrix

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David have conversations from New Year's resolutions and monitor specifications, to the sustainability challenges of open source projects like Tailwind CSS. They discuss the pros and cons of various hardware, upgrading to Ruby 4.0, recent issues in software projects, and the evolving landscape of AI's impact on productivity tools. They also touch on gaming experiences with Arc Raiders and the never-ending monitor hunt. Hit download now to hear more! 

Links

• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Keychron M5 Wireless Ergonomic Mouse
• Brandon Weaver Bluesky
• Ran Craycraft LinkedIn
• Adam Wathan X
• Adam Watham issue comment #2388 (GitHub) 
• Arc Raiders

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David humorously discuss the rapid increase of 'wrapped' features in various apps, recount personal experiences with food apps, and then dive into their favorite conference moments of the year. They also explore the concept of UI affordances and its importance in web design and give a preview of upcoming conferences in 2026, and a brief discussion on modern CSS and JavaScript elements. Hit download now to hear much more! 

Links

• Chris Oliver X
• Andrew Mason Bluesky
• David Hill Bluesky
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• RBQ Conf, March 26 & 27, 2026
• Tropical on Rails, April 9 & 10, 2026
• Blue Ridge Ruby, April 30 & May 1, 2026
• Blastoff Rails, June 11 & 12, 2026
• Baltic Ruby, June 12 & 13, 2026
• Ruby Conf, July 14-16, 2026
• RubyConf Africa, August 21 & 22, 2026
• Rails World, Sept 23 & 24, 2026
• Ruby events
• Affordances: The Missing Layer in Frontend Architecture (Stephen Margheim)

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Chris, Andrew, and David are back together, and the conversation starts out with TV talk, Fallout hype, why some shows overstay their welcome (Prison Break), and the “season one magic” problem (Reacher). Then there’s a big shoutout to Marco’s Rails Luminary win, and a deep dive into AI rabbit holes: self-hosting LLMs, Mac minis, and the looming reality of both token costs and RAM shortages. They discuss the Ruby releases (3.4.8 + Ruby 4.0 preview3), highlighting practical fixes, previewing features like Ruby:: Box, new syntax tweaks, and core classes updates they’re excited about.  Hit download now! 

Links

• Chris Oliver X
• Andrew Mason Bluesky
• David Hill Bluesky
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• Fallout
• Reacher
• Prison Break
• Ruby 3.4.8 Released
• Ruby 4.0 Highlights (by Nithin Bekal)
• Ruby 4.0.0 preview3 Released
• 2025 Rails Luminary-Marco Roth 
• Surprising the 2025 Rails Luminary winner Marco Roth in Zurich (YouTube)
• Ruby Box
• Herb
• ReActionView

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In this episode, Chris and David Hill catch up on wild winter temperature swings, then dive into what Chris has been refactoring in Jumpstart to reduce merge pain, cut dependencies, and make upgrades smoother. The conversation branches into AI-assisted coding pitfalls and where AI shines, new web security headers that could simplify CSRF handling, and a promising new “old school Heroku on steroids” platform from Evan Phoenix called Miren, plus a few Hatchbox deployment learnings along the way. Hit download now to hear more!

Links

• Chris Oliver X
• Andrew Mason Bluesky
• Judoscale- Remote Ruby listener gift
• David Hill LinkedIn
• Blastoff Rails (submit a talk)
• RBQ Conf (submit a talk)
• Why GitHub Why? (YouTube-ThePrimeagen)
• Augment code
• Sec-Fetch-Site header
• Sec-Fetch-Dest header
• Sec-Fetch-Mode header
• Sec-Fetch-User header
• Miren Developer Preview

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• Jason Charnes X/Twitter