Remote Ruby

By Jason Charnes, Chris Oliver, Andrew Mason

Technology Education

What's Remote Ruby about?

Three Rubyists having conversations and interviewing others about Ruby and web development.

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Remote Ruby episodes:

04.12.2024
Irina Nazarova from Evil Martians
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew, along with their guest, Irina Nazarova, CEO of Evil Martians, engage in a candid discussion that covers the intricacies of using Rails and integrating it with technologies like React, and the challenges of...
04.05.2024
Code, Confessions, and Casinos - Sin City Ruby
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew kick things off sharing things from their personal and professional lives, touching upon various themes such as the peculiarities of working on Good Friday, the journey from late-night adventures to morning rituals, and the complexities of...
03.21.2024
RailsConf 2024 with Ufuk Kayserilioglu
Today’s episode features a detailed discussion about the upcoming RailsConf 2024, its programming, and significant updates in the Ruby community, particularly regarding Ruby Central's contributions. Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive into a conversation with guest, Ufuk Kayserilioglu, Engineering Manager at Shopify's Ruby Infrastructure...
03.15.2024
Struggles and Strategies-Dev Dilemmas
Join Chris and Andrew in this episode as they discuss their recent experiences and challenges with software development projects. They cover a range of topics including the impact of ADHD on productivity, troubleshooting coding issues, the intricacies of working with React, caching problems,...
02.23.2024
Andy Croll - Railsconf - Free Chicken
In this episode, we jump straight into a candid conversation with Jason, who humorously contemplates how to kick things off, earning him the title of “recovering podcaster” from Chris after a whirlwind month of Ruby discussions without him. We also have the charming...
02.16.2024
Exploring Dependabot-Unraveling Rails LSP-Vim Customization
In this episode, join Chris and Andrew as they kick things off with Chris’s rant about computer hardware woes. Andrew contrasts this with tales of automation mishaps and a firm stance on avoiding Windows, while Chris plans to leverage Proxmox for versatile virtual...
02.09.2024
Ridges on the Scroll Wheel
In today’s episode, Chris and Andrew tackle the eternal quandary of good versus evil right out of the gate. Then they dive into the heart of tech talk with Andrew sharing his candid challenges with React, to the struggle of getting code...
02.02.2024
You Know What, Lets Just Get Into It & ONCE Campfire
In this episode, Chris and Andrew dive into the technical details of software deployment and development tools. They begin by discussing “Campfire”, covering its deployment process and the technicalities involved like SSH, Digital Ocean, and SSL. The conversation then pivots to “Thruster”, a...
01.26.2024
Embracing Simplicity in Code: Smart Home Automation, Ruby Upgrades, and the Future of Rails
Ever wondered how the 'less is more' philosophy could revolutionize your coding practice? We're back with a treasure trove of insights on paring down to amp up performance and maintainability in your projects. Kicking things off, we share our experiences...
12.29.2023
Cracking the Code: Marketing, Security, and Startups in Rails with Wafers' Ryan and Mike
Imagine if you could master the art of marketing in the Rails development world, or understand the nuances of web application firewalls (WAFs)? Well, look no further. We had an insightful chat with Ryan and Mike from Wafers, who shared...
12.22.2023
Decoding Postgres: A Journey Through User-Friendly Database Experiences with Craig Kerstiens
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of databases with our esteemed guest, Craig Kerstiens, a 12-year veteran of working with Postgres. From an unplanned stint as product manager for Heroku Postgres to the unique challenges...
12.15.2023
Unleashing the Power of Postgres with Andrew Atkinson
Ever wondered why a seasoned software engineer would transition into becoming an author? Meet our guest for today, Andrew Atkinson, a software veteran who is about to launch his book focusing on database operations for Rails developers. Andrew's rich 15-year...
12.08.2023
Scaling Buzzsprout: A Deep Dive into Podcast Hosting, CDN, Rails, and Business Happiness with Tom Rossi
What does it take to scale a successful podcast hosting platform and maintain happiness in a SaaS business? Join us as we unravel this mystery with our special guest, Tom Rossi, co-founder of the popular podcast hosting service, Buzzsprout. Tom...
12.01.2023
Unlocking the Power of State Machines in Code Development with Elise Schaefer
Welcome to a lively conversation where we turn the spotlight on the oft-overlooked powerhouse of web development - state machines. We'll share our insights, experiences, and the reasons why we think state machines are the secret sauce to simplifying complex...
11.17.2023
Rails World 2023 Recap & Rails Foundation Plans with Amanda Perino
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew welcome guest, Amanda Perino, Executive Director from the Rails Foundation. Today, they discuss their experiences at Rails World, touching on the importance of community enthusiasm and the benefits of in- person events. Amanda shares how the...
11.10.2023
Turbo Morph & ActiveRecord Encryption with Jorge Manrubia
In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome guest, Jorge Manrubia, a Lead Programmer at 37signals in Spain known for his contributions to Ruby on Rails. Today, Jorge shares insights into his background, role at 37signals, and contributions to open source...
11.03.2023
Live at Rails World 2023
In this live afterparty episode from Rails World 2023, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are joined by Andy Croll, Robby Russell, William Kennedy, and Jason Cheal. Today, they discuss various aspects of the Rails World conference, sharing experiences and loads of...
10.27.2023
DHH on Rails World 2023 & Rails 7.1
In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome DHH, who joins them after the recent Rails World event. They cover a wide range of topics from the Rails Foundation’s mission to attract new talent to open source misconceptions, the value of...
10.20.2023
Live with Adam Wathan at Rails World 2023
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are live at Rails World 2023 in Amsterdam, where they are joined by Adam Wathan, creator of Tailwind CSS. Today, they discuss the well-organized event, their excitement about being part of the Rails...
09.29.2023
Layered Rails Design with Vladimir Dementyev
In this episode, Jason and Andrew are joined by guest, Vladimir Dementyev of Ruby on Rails and Evil Martians fame. Today, they touch on Vladmir’s new book on designing Rails applications, and dive into the importance of sticking to Rails...
09.23.2023
Rails 7.1 Is Gonna Be HUGE
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew embark on some lively and humorous discussions about Bitcoin-inspired trucks, to practical insights on Rails 7.1 features, they explore security concepts, gas fees, Amsterdam travel plans, and much more. They dive into interesting...
09.15.2023
There's A TypeScript In My Boot!
On today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew start off with a captivating discussion that starts with bleeping offensive content, reminiscing about the era of Walkman’s, and hearing about Andrew’s absence from social media. The conversation then shifts to the announcement...
09.08.2023
Sorry For Slandering Yet Another Gem
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Andrew cover a wide range of topics that start out with nothing to do with tech. First, they discuss energy drink flavors and then transition into a humorous exploration of disagreements with...
09.01.2023
No Surprise | Now We Are A Burger Podcast
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew start us off with a conversation about burger toppings preferences, discussing whether certain ingredients should be included in “the works” and sharing tips to prevent burger slippage. The discussion transitions to programming topics,...
08.25.2023
Ain't Your Callback Girl
In this episode, Chris, Jason, and Andrew engage in a discussion revolving around the functionality and nuances of generated columns, callbacks, and coding practices in database and Rails applications. They explore the benefits and challenges of these features, and they...
08.11.2023
Hackathon - Strada - Rails World
Welcome to today’s episode of Remote Ruby, where we dive into another successful year of Rails Hackathon, celebrating the talent and creativity showcased with 37 outstanding submissions from 216 participants across 111 teams, and Chris unveils his Signalman project, a...
07.28.2023
The One Where We Talk About Our STIs
Welcome to another interesting and lively episode of Remote Ruby, where Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive deep into their personal adventures and tech talks, including a detailed discussion on Single Table Inheritance (STI) in Ruby on Rails, sharing different perspectives,...
07.14.2023
We're A JavaScript Podcast Now
Even though we’re missing Andrew today, Chris and Jason keep things lively, kicking off with a fun chat about candies, and unusual dislikes. Then, they dive into the professional world where Jason shares insights from his Job Boardly project and...
07.07.2023
Hmmm, Maybe It's The Garbage Collector
On today’s episode, Chris and Andrew have an early start and catch up on their lives. Then, they dive deep into the latest developments in the Rails community, including the release of Rails 7.0.6, bug fixes, and changes to Active...
06.30.2023
The Case For NOT Taking A Management Path
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew kick it off with a discussion about their work environments, seating options, and Andrew’s hilarious story about going to IKEA, pencil behind his ear, tape measure, and his Mustang, to buy a new...
06.23.2023
Jason Goes to Infinity (and Beyond)
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reunite after a hiatus, starting their conversation with a playful idea of starting a band and Andrew possibly recording a new podcast intro. A trip down memory lane brings forth...
06.09.2023
Diving Into The Deep End of Docs
In this episode, Chris and Andrew have a candid discussion about their programming experiences, the demanding nature of their jobs, and the joy and complexity of coding. They have a conversation on challenges with dependencies, the new branch settings on...
06.02.2023
The GoRails Gang Takes Over
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and his GoRails team is taking over since Jason and Andrew are traveling. Today, Chris has joining him Kent Crutchfield, who’s a customer service expert for GoRails, and Collin Jilbert, who’s a Ruby/Rails...
05.26.2023
Ruby 3.3 Preview 1 & The Mystery Of The 3 Inch Round Button
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew begin by sharing their thoughts on some shows they’re watching such as “White House Plumbers,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “Seinfeld.” The conversation then shifts towards the exciting release of Ruby...
05.19.2023
Railsconf Recap
On this episode of Remote Ruby, the guys discuss various topics relating to hosting options, web frameworks, open source projects, and give us a recap on RailsConf 2023. They dive into the pros and cons of serverless architectures like...
05.10.2023
Remote Ruby RailsConf 2023 Panel
This is a special episode from RailsConf 2023 Atlanta, where we’re having a Ruby Community Podcast LIVE! Today, we have on the panel Brittany Martin, Co-host of The Ruby on Rails Podcast, our very own Jason Charnes, and Paul Bahr,...
04.28.2023
Indie Game Dev with Amir Rajan - Dragon Ruby and Ruby Motion
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew welcome guest, Amir Rajan, an indie game developer and owner/CEO of DragonRuby LLP. Today, our conversations revolve around game development using RubyMotion and DragonRuby. We’ll hear how Amir built a...
04.21.2023
Amanda Perino - The Rails Foundation
Bet? On this episode of Remote Ruby Jason and Andrew make a bet. The timer is set for ten minutes, and if Andrew loses, Jason gets to find out his mysterious middle name. Cleophus, Herkimer, Phalange??? The question is, will...
04.14.2023
Optimizing Ruby JIT Compilers with Takashi Kokubun
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Andrew are here, and they are thrilled to have with them, Takashi Kokubun, a Staff Developer at Shopify. He’s here to talk about JIT (just-in-time) compilers in Ruby and why we would...
04.07.2023
We're the gem exec(utives)
On today’s episode of Remote Ruby, the conversation begins with Jason, Chris and Andrew discussing their experiences with podcasting and how they started. Then, the conversation takes a shift to discussing using the latest version of RubyGems in Bundler, the...
03.31.2023
Jason and Andrew Brain Dump | RailsConf, Shoes, DragonRuby, ChatGPT4, Python, mRuby
Welcome to Remote Ruby and thanks for joining us! It’s Jason and Andrew today and do they have so much to talk about. RailsConf 2023 is coming up, Andrew booked his flight and lodging early, Jason announces he’s doing a...
03.17.2023
Pagy and Beginner Bounties
On this episode of Remote Ruby, if you’ve never heard of The Cannonball Run, Chris explains what it involves, Andrew is down for it of course, and Jason tells us Vin Diesel recorded a song and Andrew celebrated his birthday! ...
03.10.2023
Ruby Language Server with Vinicius Stock
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris came down with what he thinks was food poisoning this week, Jason brings up Ghost Kitchens which seem to be a thing these days, and Chris applied to be a Guide at RailsConf...
03.03.2023
BeagleBones, mRuby, and Devise 4.9 with Hotwire support!
On this episode of Remote Ruby, it’s another “Five Minutes of Nothing About Our Show” as the guys discuss Police Academy and the comedian Bobcat Goldthwait, a picture of Chris’s son dressed in Adidas gear, and Jason’s dilemma finding Adidas...
02.24.2023
Utilizing AWS Lambda and Rails to Build Applications with Ken Collins
On this episode of Remote Ruby, we have an awesome guest joining us. Today, we have Ken Collins, who’s a Principal Engineer and Cloud Architect at Custom Ink, an active member in the Ruby community for over fifteen years, a...
02.17.2023
Spicy Takes with Matt Swanson
Welcome to Remote Ruby and thanks for joining us! Today, we have the most boring guest joining us…we’re kidding of course! Our guest is Matt Swanson, who’s the CTO at Arrows and author of Boring Rails. He’s taking over Jason’s...
02.10.2023
Concurrency Problems Bro
[00:01:52] There’s a Remote Uber Eats Food Review going on here. [00:07:20] Andrew explains the new Stimulus Outlets API and what it does. [00:12:58] Jason talks about this week and dealing with isolated things that are decoupled and...
02.03.2023
How Derek Sivers Uses Ruby And His Programming Philosophy
[00:00:10] Jason tells the story of getting Derek on to be on this podcast, that started with Chris telling Jason about a book that he thought he should read. [00:03:32] Derek shares his story of how he got into...
01.25.2023
RubyConf at Home Hanami Panel
Welcome to a special episode of Remote Ruby! Today’s episode is the RubyConf Home Edition panel where we’ll be talking about all things Hanami. Jason is joined by Brittany Martin, Engineering Manager at TextUs and co-host of The Ruby on...
01.20.2023
Finding Ruby, Scaling a Business on Rails, and Public Speaking with Nadia Odunayo
Welcome to Remote Ruby and thanks for joining us! It’s a full house this week as Jason, Chris, and Andrew are back together! They also have a great guest joining them, Nadia Odunayo, who’s the Founder, CEO, and Software Developer...

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Remote Ruby episodes:

Irina Nazarova from Evil Martians

Code, Confessions, and Casinos - Sin City Ruby

RailsConf 2024 with Ufuk Kayserilioglu

Struggles and Strategies-Dev Dilemmas

Andy Croll - Railsconf - Free Chicken

Exploring Dependabot-Unraveling Rails LSP-Vim Customization

Ridges on the Scroll Wheel

You Know What, Lets Just Get Into It & ONCE Campfire

Embracing Simplicity in Code: Smart Home Automation, Ruby Upgrades, and the Future of Rails

Cracking the Code: Marketing, Security, and Startups in Rails with Wafers' Ryan and Mike

Decoding Postgres: A Journey Through User-Friendly Database Experiences with Craig Kerstiens

Unleashing the Power of Postgres with Andrew Atkinson

Scaling Buzzsprout: A Deep Dive into Podcast Hosting, CDN, Rails, and Business Happiness with Tom Rossi

Unlocking the Power of State Machines in Code Development with Elise Schaefer

Rails World 2023 Recap & Rails Foundation Plans with Amanda Perino

Turbo Morph & ActiveRecord Encryption with Jorge Manrubia

Live at Rails World 2023

DHH on Rails World 2023 & Rails 7.1

Live with Adam Wathan at Rails World 2023

Layered Rails Design with Vladimir Dementyev

Rails 7.1 Is Gonna Be HUGE

There's A TypeScript In My Boot!

Sorry For Slandering Yet Another Gem

No Surprise | Now We Are A Burger Podcast

Ain't Your Callback Girl

Hackathon - Strada - Rails World

The One Where We Talk About Our STIs

We're A JavaScript Podcast Now

Hmmm, Maybe It's The Garbage Collector

The Case For NOT Taking A Management Path

Jason Goes to Infinity (and Beyond)

Diving Into The Deep End of Docs

The GoRails Gang Takes Over

Ruby 3.3 Preview 1 & The Mystery Of The 3 Inch Round Button

Railsconf Recap

Remote Ruby RailsConf 2023 Panel

Indie Game Dev with Amir Rajan - Dragon Ruby and Ruby Motion

Amanda Perino - The Rails Foundation

Optimizing Ruby JIT Compilers with Takashi Kokubun

We're the gem exec(utives)

Jason and Andrew Brain Dump | RailsConf, Shoes, DragonRuby, ChatGPT4, Python, mRuby

Pagy and Beginner Bounties

Ruby Language Server with Vinicius Stock

BeagleBones, mRuby, and Devise 4.9 with Hotwire support!

Utilizing AWS Lambda and Rails to Build Applications with Ken Collins

Spicy Takes with Matt Swanson

Concurrency Problems Bro

How Derek Sivers Uses Ruby And His Programming Philosophy

RubyConf at Home Hanami Panel

Finding Ruby, Scaling a Business on Rails, and Public Speaking with Nadia Odunayo