Amir Rajan is the CEO at DragonRuby LLP. In today's episode, Charles Wood have the privilege of speaking with Amir Rajan, the developer behind DragonRuby, a game engine that harnesses the power of Ruby code. They explore the unique and creative aspects of game development in Ruby, the future prospects of DragonRuby, and the potential impact of this innovative approach in the gaming industry. Join them as they delve into the intersection of creativity, technology, and programming with a focus on game development in this insightful conversation. 
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Charles Wood and Elia Schito delve deep into the future of the Ruby programming language. In this insightful discussion, Elia Schito, an influential Italian developer known for his work on Opal, provides valuable insights into transpiling Ruby to JavaScript and the appeal of writing in Ruby. Join them as they explore the potential of "Rails plus" with a Ruby-based front-end, the balance between pragmatism and the allure of beautiful things in development, and the latest advancements in the Ruby and Rails community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of Ruby and its relevance in individual app building and enterprise solutions.
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This is a special episode of Top End Devs, where Charles Wood delves into the thought-provoking insights shared at the Ruby Dev Summit. Today, he takes a deep dive into the future of Ruby development across various platforms. He provides a comprehensive overview of the summit, highlighting the evolution of Ruby beyond its traditional web ecosystem. From discussions on its potential in gaming, mobile development, web assembly, and desktop applications, this episode offers a profound exploration of the diverse and promising future of Ruby. Join him as he uncovers the evolving landscape and exciting opportunities that await Ruby developers.
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Charles Wood dives into the world of Ruby version managers. He explores the challenges of managing different versions of Ruby for various projects and discusses the evolution of tools that have made it easier to switch between Ruby versions. Whether you prefer to use Docker or manage Ruby versions directly on your machine, he shares insights and recommendations to streamline your development process. Plus, don't miss out on updates about the Ruby Dev Summit and how you can access insightful interviews from the Ruby and Rails communities.
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Charles Wood dives into a tool that can save you a lot of time and effort when working with Ruby projects. He talks about Pessimize, a gem that helps manage gem versions in a project to avoid compatibility issues. He discusses how Pessimize works to lock in specific gem versions and prevent unexpected updates that could break the code. Stay tuned to learn more about how Pessimize can streamline your development process and prevent dependency issues in your Ruby projects.
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Charles Wood dives into the performance attributes of JIT in the Ruby virtual machine, discussing its evolution from Ruby 3.0 to the latest features in Ruby 3.3. Explaining the process of how JIT enhances the speed of Ruby code execution, he also shares insights into the challenges and benefits of integrating JIT into development environments. If you're curious about the potential impact of JIT on your Ruby programs, this episode is a must-listen.
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Alec Larsen is a staff engineer at Procore. They dive into a rich discussion about the evolution of the Ruby on Rails framework and its integration with modern web development technologies. They explore topics such as view components, state management, and server-side responses, while also delving into the challenges and potential solutions in this rapidly evolving landscape. The conversation covers a wide range of themes, including meetups, deployment options, client-server coordination, and the latest in web development frameworks. Join them as they explore the exciting advancements and insightful perspectives in the Ruby on Rails ecosystem.
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Ben Sheldon is a professional software developer and the author of GoodJob. They delve into the evolution of GoodJob, a background job library for Ruby on Rails, and its compatibility with Postgres. They also explore the challenges of choosing the right tools for background tasks and the potential for AI in job queuing. Stay tuned as they navigate through the nuances of database compatibility, job routing, and the importance of seeking help and support in the tech community.
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Charles Wood dives into the vibrant Ruby community, upcoming conferences, and tips for anyone interested in speaking at these events. He talks about the resources available for finding conferences, the excitement of the community as events start to return, and the potential for individuals to share their knowledge by speaking at these gatherings. Stay tuned as he dives into the world of Ruby conferences and the opportunities they present.
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Charles Max Wood shares his experience using Kamal to deploy apps. He highlights the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of Kamal compared to other deployment options, such as Heroku. Charles delves into the technical aspects of Kamal's deployment process, including its integration with Docker, traffic load balancing, and the management of accessories like databases and search engines. He emphasizes the seamless experience and efficiency of deploying with Kamal, showcasing its potential to revolutionize the deployment landscape for Ruby developers. 
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