We talk about Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and everything in between. From tiny tips to bigger challenges we take on 3 questions a show; What are you working on? What's blocking you? What's something cool you want to share?
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Mountain biking news and info from western North Carolina by Drew and Mangler.
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A weekly Ruby focused podcast hosted by Andrew Mason and Julie J. Each week we discuss topics ranging from Ruby, Ruby on Rails, learning, how to be a better developer, and more. The focus is on providing a podcast that caters to junior Ruby on Rails developers.
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A weekly (hopefully) conversations about bikepacking, training, nutrition and mental health. Subscribe and share to be inspired by conversations with weekend warriors and elite athletes alike.
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In this episode, I bring you a conversation with Graham Mann the new man at the helm of RollingDale Cycles. It all started with a titanium hammer. This purchase led to Graham living his dream of building thoughtfully designed, high performance titanium bicycles for the discerning cyclist. Founded in 2016, Dale Marchand wanted to bring the world of …
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Ever wondered how a backend developer can transition into a successful content creator while juggling a bustling family life? Join us as Aaron Francis, a prominent figure in the tech video content space, shares his incredible journey. From his early days working with Laravel to launching a comprehensive SQLite course, Aaron provides invaluable insi…
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In this episode I bring you a conversation with Nick Pollard. @thepeopledispleaser. Nick focuses on setting boundaries, people pleasing, and personal growth. Nick has been in the coaching space since around 2010. In those days, he was a dating coach helping men build confidence. Now he's about helping men to show up better. This is a part 1 so if y…
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Ready to unlock the secrets of game development using Ruby? Join us as we chat with the ingenious Amir Rajan, the mastermind behind the DragonRuby Game Toolkit. Amir takes us on a captivating journey from his corporate days in app development to becoming a trailblazing indie game developer. You'll be amazed at how Amir leveraged Ruby's expressive p…
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In this episode I have a chat with Svein Tuft, winner of the BC Epic 1000. Svein shattered the record riding 1,044 km with almost 12,000 m of ascent in a time of 2 days and 2 hours. Svein is a retired Canadian road cyclist who competed professionally from 2005 to 2019. He rode for several teams, including Symmetrics, Garmin–Transitions, SpiderTech–…
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I'm so proud to bring you a conversation with Meaghan Hackinen, woman's winner of the 2024 Tour Divide. 4,400 km, 60,000m of elevation gain in just 15 days 22 hours. Between the cold temperatures, the rain, the snow, and the peanut butter mud, to say that she crushed this route would be an understatement. To witness Meaghan’s transformation into a …
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous planning for RubyConf, where Kinsey Durham Grace reveals exciting new initiatives aimed at making the conference more inclusive and accessible for developers of all skill levels. Learn about the importance of the early Call for Proposals (CFP) and the exciting RubyConf tracks planned for this year. As …
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In this episode, I chat with Curtis Litun of Pink Weasel Coffee Company. Curtis is an entrepreneur and has been part of 4 different small businesses. Most of you may know him from his premium clothing line, Spandex Panda, but recently Curtis has also begun roasting premium coffee. We recorded this podcast in the roastery that he has set up in his h…
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Exclusive content announcement. Starting with "Vibe of the Divide', I am going to start offering exclusive content to supporters starting at the $5 level. Certain episodes will be available to supporters, while truncated versions will will go out to the public. There will still be a ton of public episodes, not to worry. In this teaser, I chat with …
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Episode 36 - Live (at the time) from RailsConf 2024
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In this special crossover episode recorded live from RailsConf 2024 in Detroit, join us for a unique gathering of prominent Ruby podcasters. Drew teams up with Elise from the 'Ruby on Rails' podcast, Jason from 'Code with Jason,' Joël from 'The Bike Shed,' and Julie from 'Ruby for All' The group discusses their experiences at RailsConf, including w…
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It has been a while since I put out a solo podcast and what better time than the week leading up to the 2024 Tour Divide. I’m simultaneously feeling excited for all the riders on their way to the start in Banff and at the same time huge FOMO. You folks are embarking on an adventure that is going to change you life. I’ll see you in Banff on the 14th…
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RailsConf 2024 Crossover — Ruby Podcasters Live in Detroit
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In this special crossover episode recorded live from RailsConf 2024 in Detroit, join us for a unique gathering of prominent Ruby podcasters. Julie teams up with Elise from the 'Ruby on Rails' podcast, Jason from 'Code with Jason,' Joël from 'The Bike Shed,' and Drew from 'Code and the Coding Coders Who Code It.' The group discusses their experience…
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Ever wondered how a Ruby developer transitions into a successful entrepreneur? Join us as Josh Wood, co-founder of HoneyBadger.io, shares his fascinating journey. From creating notable projects like the Heya gem and Exceptional Creatures to spearheading the launch of HoneyBadger Insights, Josh offers an insider's view of the Ruby community and his …
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In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Drew Raney @raneydayss. Drew recently helped put on a bikepacking event in the Los Padres National Forest in California - Tour de Los Padres - which he completed on a singlespeed! Additionally, he raised $1,000 for his elementary school to give away bikes and start a comprehensive "learn to ride" program…
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In this episode, I am speaking with Bill Donahue about his book Unbound: Unforgettable True Stories from the World of Endurance Sports. Bill Donahue is an independent writer who lives in New Hampshire. He has written for Outside, The New York Times Magazine, Bicycling, and Runner's World. In reporting stories, I’ve searched for fallen meteorites in…
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Jeff Woodgate, Instructor, guide and owner of Alberta 66 Mountain Biking and a key player in the Grow Kananaskis movement. They’re on a mission to protect over 900 hectares of pristine wilderness in West Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain from logging. Yep, that's the equivalent of 833 soccer fields! Can you imagine? …
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In this episode, I connect with Mike Dion, Director of Ride the Divide (2010), the movie we all know and love and, for many of us, was the catalyst for us to tackle bikepacking races and eventually, the Tour Divide itself. We chat about the films old and new. Mike discusses his process as a creator and the meaning he found creating the film and att…
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RailsConf 2024 Workshop Spotlight — Build High Performance Active Record Apps with Andy Atkinson
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In this episode of 'Ruby for All', Andrew and Julie discuss drawing inspiration from MC Escher through games like Monument Valley, to dealing with the intricacies of Discord roles and authorization, and the importance of immediate and continuous feedback through tools like Google Docs during talks. Then, guest Andrew Atkinson joins us and shares in…
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In this episode of the podcast I connect with Nathan Siemens of the Lost Elephant Ultra Race (drink). We chat about the race itself and the logistics of organizing bikepacking race such as these. We chat about how women are dominating these events as well as other topics. Nathan drove up to Invermere from Cranbrook BC so that we could chat in perso…
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RailsConf 2024 Countdown — Behind the Scenes with Kevin Murphy
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In this episode of 'Ruby For All', hosts Andrew and Julie welcome guest Kevin Murphy, Software Developer at Pubmark and member of the RailsConf program committee. The discussion kicks off with Andrew and Julie catching up, then transitions into an in-depth conversation about the RailsConf planning process. Kevin and Julie, the Speaker Liaison, shar…
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Discover the heartbeat of Ruby with Ufuk Kayserilioglu, the engineering maestro at Shopify, as we unravel the layers of Ruby infrastructure and the bright future of Rails development. Ufuk's insights into the meticulous work of maintaining CRuby reveal the fine art of balancing performance with modernity while also diving into the exciting realms o…
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Coding Campfires — Unplugged Adventures at Rails Camp West with Bobbilee Hartman
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On this episode of "Ruby for All," hosts Andrew and Julie catch up with Julie returning after a bout of strep throat, and then share their excitement about having guest Bobbilee Hartman, the founder of Rails Camp West USA, joining them. Bobbilee discusses the origins of Rails Camp, its unique unplugged experience, and the variety of activities atte…
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Vegas Vibes — Sin City Ruby 2024 Recap with Drew Bragg
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In this episode of 'Ruby for All', host Andrew is joined by guest Drew Bragg to talk about the ins and outs of the Sin City Ruby conference. Drew provides a comprehensive breakdown of the event, highlighting the mix of technical and lifestyle talks presented, the benefits of regional conferences for building community and networking, and the unique…
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Embark on a journey through the landscape of SQLite and Ruby on Rails as I chat with the exceptional Stephen Margheim, who enlightens us on the robustness and agility of SQLite for modern web development. Stephen brings to the table his extensive open-source contributions and projects that integrate SQLite with Rails, offering insights into Ruby ge…
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The State of Debugging in Ruby — A Puts-tastic Journey
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In this episode of "Ruby for All," hosts Andrew and Julie take us through a journey of debugging, from dealing with weather-induced moods to squashing tricky bugs in their code. They touch on the challenges of debugging without audio guidance, leveraging logs for troubleshooting, and the logical approach to handling errors in Ruby or JavaScript. Th…
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I have been wanting to talk to Dean Anderson for some time now. Finally, we were able to connect and we had a great conversation. I have admired Dean's Ultra Endurance efforts for many years. From completing the Triple Crown of bike packing in the US on his single-speed bike to Everesting projects, Dean is always getting after it In this episode he…
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Ski Slopes, Sorbet, and Copilot — Effective Learning with Ryan Caldwell
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In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie chat about their recent experiences, including a ski trip with challenges due to a storm, and discuss burnout and returning to regular podcasting. Special guest, Ryan Caldwell, a software engineer at GitHub working on Copilot, joins the conversation to discuss his work, particularly on chat-related …
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Pisgah Podcast - 178- Back Country Horsemen of Pisgah
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Ever been so deep in Pisgah that you thought no one had touched that zone in forever but then you come across some fresh cut timber trail clearing and you’re completely flabbergasted that someone brought a saw waaaay back there. Well, that someone was the Back Country Horsemen of Pisgah and we owe them a ton of thanks. A really great video was just…
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Katrina @nutrition_with_katrina wants to change your relationship with food. Our relationship with food goes beyond mere sustenance; it's intertwined with our emotions, habits, and overall well-being. Taking the time to evaluate and potentially transform this relationship can have profound effects on our health and happiness. In this conversation, …
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Just a little self promotion for a 24 hour ride I’ll be doing next week on the Old Coach Road here in the Columbia Valley to raise awareness and donations for Heads Up Guys, a resource that provides men with information and practical tips to manage and prevent depression. I promote the idea of doing hard things and movement through nature as great …
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Mastering Rails Callbacks – Deciphering the Secrets of Active Record
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In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie discuss the intricacies of callbacks in Active Record models. They talk about their experiences, the pros and cons of using callbacks, and the issues they faced. They also share some helpful use cases for callbacks, including user authentication, logging and auditing, custom slug generation, and the…
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Doug Dunlop @coldbike, renaissance man, is a dad, adventure cyclist, musician, and bike mechanic. He is also a sewist specializing in pogies for flat and drop bar bikes and also creates awesome frame bags, one of which packed enormous amounts of gear on my ride down to Mexico on the Divide in 2022. Check out his website to learn more. Doug and I sa…
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New Onboarding Experiences — Julie's Transition to a New Team
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In today’s episode, Andrew and Julie dive into the topic of onboarding onto new teams. Julie discusses her latest venture of switching teams, and Andrew sheds light on the innovative “Shape Up” method by Basecamp that’s shaking things up in the project management world, and why he prefers this over Agile. There’s talk of the dreaded technical debt,…
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Imagine stepping into the control room of a major tech conference with us as we chat with Andy Croll, CTO of Coverage Book and freshly minted co-chair of RailsConf. This episode peels back the curtain on the meticulous craft of conference planning – from the adrenaline rush of putting together a tech event to the nitty-gritty of ensuring that every…
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The Power of Community in Learning Ruby on Rails — Agency of Learning's Role in Shaping Developer Careers
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In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie welcome special guests, James Garcia, Eric Halverson, and Caleb Mitchell, all part of The Agency of Learning run by Dave Paola. Today, they share their unique journeys into software development, ranging from music to technical support backgrounds, and their involvement in The Agency of Learning. The…
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Rekindling Ruby — A Journey through Burnout, Books, and Career Aspirations
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In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie reconnect after a three-week break to share how they spent their vacation and their plans for the new year, as Julie talks about her family’s newest addition, a Whippet named Lucy, and Andrew getting plenty of rest, some rock climbing, and a hot yoga class. Then, they dive into the topic of burnout,…
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Pisgah Podcast - 177- Brevard College Cycling 2023
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Matt Zuniga, a rising senior with the Brevard College Cycling team stops by to give us the run down on what these crazy college kids are up to, their operation and what their favorite rides are. Drew and Mangler wrapped up a busy year of downhill with a Central America visit and dropping a new USDH focused podcast, The Gravity Coop’s Hot Seat. If y…
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Apologies for a somewhat scattered podcast. Spinning off a voice intro, I chat about a 24 hour ride I'm planning for February, thanking folks for a great 2023 and share some lessons I learned in 2023 as a result of trying to manifest the future that I want. KTRSD in 2024.Save 25% at Dynamic Cyclist when you use the promo code MB40 at checkout. Visi…
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Exploring the Mind of a Content Creator — Bhumi Shah's Perspective on Learning and Sharing
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In this episode of Ruby for All, host Andrew kicks things off with a warm welcome and well wishes to his absent co-host, Julie. Then he welcomes guest, Bhumi Shah, a self-taught web developer who transitioned from doing low-level embedded software for implantable medical devices. She shares her journey of learning Ruby on Rails, her love for teachi…
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Hello My Back 40 Community and Happy New Year! 2024; You know they say time flies and what I am finding is that the older I get, the faster it flies. That being said, make sure you tell the people in your life that you love them because in a snap, it could all be gone. I was struggling to come up with something to put out there sooner, but every ti…
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Teaching Code, Shaping Futures — John Crepezzi on Ruby, Bootcamps, and AI
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In this episode, Andrew and Julie chat with guest John Crepezzi, a veteran in the Ruby community, founder of All Aboard Bootcamp, and currently a Software Engineer at Jane Street. Today, they discuss John’s experience running a coding bootcamp, share insights on teaching programming, and emphasize the importance of community in learning. Additional…
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RubyConf Reflections — The Importance of TDD with Elise Shaffer
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In this conversation live from RubyConf San Diego, Andrew and Julie sit down with Elise Shaffer, host of The Ruby on Rails Podcast. They kick things off with sharing conference experiences, the joy of reconnecting with friends, and the unique energy the in-person events bring. The discussion shifts to the concept and practice of Test Driven Develop…
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Apologies for taking so long to get this one out to you! It's been around around 4 years since Mike and I first chatted on the Bikepack Canada Podcast and here we are again, connecting to talk about the Japanese Odyssey. It's always good to connect with Mike who has been fabricating Bikepacking bags for several years now. We chat about the challeng…
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It's time for another Ruby on Rails podcast crossover episode! This time I'm joined by the RoR Podcasts new host, Elise Shaffer. Elise interviews me about the game show I've been giving, I offer my thoughts on doing "weird talks", and we chat about how I got started podcasting. We then flip the script and I interview Elise about her new course on T…
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Live From Rubyconf 2023 — Conference Recap, Talk Highlights, Ruby 4, Hacking on OSS, Restaurant Reviews, and Much More
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Welcome to our first ever live episode of Ruby for All, where Andrew and Julie share their vibrant experiences from RubyConf in San Diego. Today, they share their excitement at attending a live conference and their interesting experiences, including their interaction with fellow attendees, sessions they attended, and community building activities t…
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In this episode, I shoot the shit with Julian Vicente from Shaka Packs. American born but now living in Canada, this entrepreneur identified a niche in the bikepacking industry. Determined to fill the gap, he took it upon himself to learn to sewing. Now, he crafts stunning custom framebags and accessories to help you cram stuff on to your bike with…
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Building Rails-Powered Mobile Apps with Joe Masilotti
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On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie welcome Joe Masilotti, known as the ‘Turbo Native Guy,’ to discuss Turbo Native. They cover what Turbo Native is, its advantages when building apps, and how it can be an effective tool for Rails developers. Joe also gives us an update on his library, Turbo Navigator, and provides some insightful adv…
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Ruby Mastery and Community Love with Ufuk Kayserilioglu
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In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie kick off with their excitement for RubyConf and then introduce their special guest Ufuk Kayserilioglu, an Engineering Manager at Shopify, to discuss his passion for Ruby and his contributions to the Ruby community. They also touch upon the importance of mastering your choice of programming language …
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Riding the SIlk Road Mountain Race is hard enough, but to choose to do it on a cargo bike would make most of us run the other way. For someone like Allan, who lives life behind bars, this was a challenge that was right up his alley. Allan is the founder of Gay's Okay Cycling. Gay's Okay is a small cycling apparel brand with a big, positive, empower…
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Bridging Design and Development with Jerimie Lee
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Join us for an insightful episode of Ruby for All, where Andrew and Julie have a discussion with special guest, Jerimie Lee, a Senior Product Designer at Codecademy. Jerimie shares his journey into the world of EdTech, and his experiences in the health tech industry. The conversation touches upon the evolution of design roles, the importance of und…
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