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

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