Best Matt Swanson Podcasts (2024)

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025: Rails, Compilers & Profilers with Aaron Patterson 49:32

26d ago49:32

49:32

As you'd expect, any conversation with Aaron inevitably involves Ruby, Rails, compilers, and profiling. In this episode, we delve into all these topics. Enjoy!By Emmanuel Hayford

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Episode #10 - Richard Keiser, CEO and Founder of Common Energy 24:04

1M ago24:04

24:04

Listen to the American Resilience Podcast conversation with Common Energy CEO Richard Keiser to learn how to accelerate the transition to clean electricity generation and transmission and how we can create the amount of clean electricity needed.By American Resilience Project

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024: Structuring Rails Apps with Matt Swanson 50:35

2M ago50:35

50:35

In this conversation, Matt discusses his podcast Yagny FM and the motivation behind it. He also talks about his approach to open source contributions within the Rails ecosystem. Matt shares his thoughts on Hotwire and the misconception of using all its features. He discusses the trade-offs between basic conditionals and feature management tools in …

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023: Solid Queue Internals with Rosa Gutierrez 1:15:21

2M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

In this interview with Rosa Gutierrez of 37signals, Rosa elaborates on her work, particularly her contributions to Solid Queue and its implementation alongside Active Job. She describes the motivations behind developing Solid Queue, addressing performance issues with existing systems like Resque, and transitioning some workloads to database-backed …

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022: Discussing Rails Camp USA with Bobbilee Hartman 29:56

2M ago29:56

29:56

In this episode, Bobbilee, a pivotal figure in the Rails community, shares the inspiring journey behind Rails Camp West. Bobbilee talks about the origins and motivations for creating Rails Camp West, rooted in her experiences at big tech conferences and her desire to create a more intimate, laid-back environment for tech enthusiasts. She highlights…

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Adam Wathan, Creator of Tailwind CSS 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Ben and Adam Wathan cover the development and reimagining of Tailwind CSS, focusing on the release of Tailwind 4.0. They delve into the motivation behind the rewrite, the challenges faced, and the approach to maintaining backward compatibility. The conversation covers topics related to software versioning, open-source maintenance, backward compatib…

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Matt Swanson, CTO at Arrows 45:25

3M ago45:25

45:25

Ben and Matt discuss the role of a product engineer and Matt's journey as a content creator. Matt shares his experience working at a consulting agency and how it shaped his perspective on engineering. They also discuss the benefits of working in-person and the importance of the quality of coworkers. Matt reflects on his motivation for content creat…

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Derrick Reimer, Founder of SavvyCal 45:48

3M ago45:48

45:48

In this conversation, Ben and Derrick discuss the challenges of growing a business and the decision to target specific market segments. They explore the trade-offs between serving a broad audience and focusing on a niche market. They also discuss the technical choices and architectural decisions in building a product, with Derrick sharing his posit…

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Thorsten Ball, Software Engineer at Zed 1:12:58

4M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

In this episode, Ben chats with Thorsten Ball. This conversation fits neatly into two halves - in the first, Ben and Thorsten go deep on how to differentiate yourself, work in public, and make it easy for people to hire you. In the second part of the conversation, they talk more specifically about Zed, why it matters, and how it’s being built. Link…

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Andreas Kling, Creator of SerenityOS and the Ladybird Browser 1:11:20

4M ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Ben interviews Andreas Kling, creator of SerenityOS and the Ladybird browser. They talk about the concept of lifestyle software and how it relates to the development of SerenityOS, Andreas’ vision of creating a Zen garden for developers, and the benefits of using a mono repo and a unified language in the development process. They also touch on the …

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Fable Tales, Staff Engineer at Stripe 1:05:31

5M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

In this conversation, Fable and Ben dig deep on building a technical career that balances programming and company leadership. Fable shares their experience working at Stripe and the different roles they have held, including being a technical advisor to the CTO. They also discuss Fable's career move from being a hands-on programmer to role where les…

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021: From Active Record Business Logic to DDD & Events with Andrzej Krzywda 1:21:02

5M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Andrzej Krzywda discusses event sourcing, event-driven architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in the context of Ruby on Rails applications. He explains the concept of bounded contexts and how they relate to communication between different modules. He also shares insights on when and why to apply DDD to Rails applications, particularly in case…

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Episode #9 - Wayne Swanson, Farm Coach with Swanson Family Farms, Hampton, Georgia 28:43

5M ago28:43

28:43

Wayne Swanson is a farm coach who helps farmers and food producers find out what they do best, and then shows them how to profit from their skills and natural talents. He also operates his own family farm specializing in pasture-raised meats, without using commercial feed, steroids or hormones. Wayne talks about how he relies on his corporate exper…

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Josh Pigford, Creator of Maybe.co 51:49

6M ago51:49

51:49

In this episode, Ben interviews Josh Pigford, founder of Maybe.co, about the company’s journey from VC-backed startup -> closed startup -> open source project -> funded open source project. They discuss JavaScript and Rails trade-offs, the challenges of building a personal finance software, and the operational difficulties of building a business ba…

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020: Andy Croll & Ufuk Kayserilioglu Uncover RailsConf 2024 Details 1:06:09

6M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

The conversation covers various aspects of RailsConf, including its mission, organization, and selection process for talks. The chapters delve into the background of the participants, the role of Ruby Central in organizing RailsConf, and the significance of the conference in the Ruby and Rails communities. The discussion also explores the unique fe…

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019: Exploring RubyGems with Jenny Shen 44:05

6M ago44:05

44:05

Senior Developer Jenny Shen from Shopify joins me to discuss RubyGems. In this episode, we unravel the intricate mechanics of dependency resolution within RubyGems, exploring topics such as compact indexes and more. Our discussion extends to the paramount issue of security, where we examine the proactive measures undertaken by the RubyGems team to …

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Caleb Porzio, Creator of AlpineJS and Laravel Livewire 1:24:29

6M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

In this conversation, Ben interviews Caleb Porzio, the creator of AlpineJS and Laravel Livewire. The discussion ranges from discussions about life in general to specific testing practices and which notebook Caleb uses. Links Tuple.app - The best app for pair programming AlpineJS Laravel Livewire Caleb's VSCode Course Takeaways Apply core truths to …

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Taylor Otwell, Creator of Laravel 1:04:10

7M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

In this conversation, Ben interviews Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. They discuss everything from the age-old argument of tabs vs. spaces to the origins of Laravel and how Taylor has turned it into a thriving, sustainable business. Links: Laravel, the framework Taylor created Tuple, used by the Laravel team to collaborates Takeaways Coding p…

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018: Rails 8 is coming! 7:46

7M ago7:46

7:46

In this monologue, I've highlighted just a few of the features that I'm eagerly anticipating in Rails 8. As the first episode of the year, I've also addressed some housekeeping matters, determining the optimal episode production capacity and pace. Most importantly, I want to express my gratitude to all the listeners of The Rails Changelog – thank y…

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017: A deeper dive into Zeitwerk with Xavier Noria 1:25:42

8M ago1:25:42

1:25:42

Xavier Noria of the Rails Core team adeptly delves into the intricacies of Zeitwerk in this episode. Our discussion extends to elucidate the distinctions among autoloading, eager loading, and reloading, shedding light on the nuanced processes that transpire during app deployment. Subsequently, we delve into an exploration of the technical challenge…

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016: Fireside chat with Rafael França 56:12

8M ago56:12

56:12

Rafael França, an esteemed member of the Rails Core team, is our featured guest in this episode. Join us as he delves into his journey with Rails, sharing insights on his initiation into the framework and the eventual path that led him to become an integral part of the core team. Our conversation explores the intricacies of decision-making within t…

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Programming Books w/ Aaron Francis 49:27

8M ago49:27

49:27

Matt and Aaron talk about programming books and try to answer the question "do we need them?" This season of YAGNI was made possible by our friends at Flipper Cloud - Are big launches stressing you out? Then you need feature flags! Flipper Cloud helps your team deploy the code now and then roll out features when you’re good and ready. Get started f…

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Redis w/ Nate Berkopec 42:40

9M ago42:40

42:40

Matt and Nate talk about Redis and try to answer the question "do we need it?" This season of YAGNI was made possible by our friends at Flipper Cloud - Are big launches stressing you out? Then you need feature flags! Flipper Cloud helps your team deploy the code now and then roll out features when you’re good and ready. Get started for free at flip…

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015: Exploring Turbo 8 with Jorge Manrubia 53:24

9M ago53:24

53:24

In this episode, Jorge Manrubia provides insights into his experience working at 37signals. Our conversation delves into the intricacies of Active Record encryption, and we explore the latest advancements in Turbo 8 technology. Jorge Manrubia's Book Recommendation Pragmatic Thinking And Learning Refactoring Domain-Driven Design Smalltalk Best Pract…

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Service Objects w/ Jason Swett 1:31

9M ago1:31

1:31

Matt and Jason talk about Service Objects and try to answer the question "do we need them?" This season of YAGNI was made possible by our friends at Flipper Cloud - Are big launches stressing you out? Then you need feature flags! Flipper Cloud helps your team deploy the code now and then roll out features when you’re good and ready. Get started for…

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Testing w/ Josh Pigford 43:56

9M ago43:56

43:56

Matt and Josh talk about automated testing and try to answer the question "do we need them?" This season of YAGNI was made possible by our friends at Flipper Cloud - Are big launches stressing you out? Then you need feature flags! Flipper Cloud helps your team deploy the code now and then roll out features when you’re good and ready. Get started fo…

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The missing TEDx Talk 52:30

9M ago52:30

52:30

I may have given a TEDx Talk last weekend, and it might never see the light of day... Although we CAN fix that. Thanks for all your support in making this show! To support my creative projects of all stripes (but mostly YouTube videos) be sure to jump in with us over at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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GraphQL w/ Trevor Turk (Bonus: VCR) 54:16

9M ago54:16

54:16

Matt and Trevor talk about GraphQL and try to answer the question "do we need it?" (Bonus hot takes on VCR snapshot testing) This season of YAGNI was made possible by our friends at Flipper Cloud - Are big launches stressing you out? Then you need feature flags! Flipper Cloud helps your team deploy the code now and then roll out features when you’r…

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014: PostgreSQL for Rails Developers with Andrew Atkinson 51:12

9M ago51:12

51:12

Andrew Atkinson, the esteemed author of "High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails," joins me in this episode for an in-depth conversation. We delve into the myriad features that Ruby on Rails developers can harness to optimize PostgreSQL within their applications. Stay tuned throughout the episode for an exclusive discount code, which will grant liste…

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Friday Deploys w/ Charity Majors 51:10

10M ago51:10

51:10

Matt and Charity talk about Friday Deploys and try to answer the question "do we need them?" This season of YAGNI was made possible by our friends at Flipper Cloud - Are big launches stressing you out? Then you need feature flags! Flipper Cloud helps your team deploy the code now and then roll out features when you’re good and ready. Get started fo…

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My Dad Tries Mystery Grocery Store Cheese 58:56

10M ago58:56

58:56

In this long-overdue episode, my dad has to try mystery cheese from the grocery store because no one has the missing cheeses from my list (and the rest are closed). It's been one of those weeks 😂 Thanks for all your support in making this show! To support my creative projects of all stripes (but mostly YouTube videos) be sure to jump in with us ove…

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Do we still need this podcast? 1:31

10M ago1:31

1:31

By Matt Swanson

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013: Rails World Edition - Turbo Native with the Turbo Native Guy, Joe Masilotti 35:44

10M ago35:44

35:44

This special episode was recorded live at Rails World, the ambient crowd noise gives that fact out. Rails World was a huge success! In this episode, I got to sit face-to-face with Joe Masilotti. Joe's talk at Rails World was terrific! We got to discuss the pros and cons of Turbo Native and a whole lot more. This is Joe Masilotti TurboNavigator Turb…

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things 33:59

10M ago33:59

33:59

Sunshine on Cooper is definitely high on this list, but in this episode I talk about a handful of practical things I've been doing to affect my mood, improve my days, and help me get out of the rut that I fell into for a few weeks there. I hope they're helpful =) Thanks for all your support in making this show! To support my creative projects of al…

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Despite Being Great, The Last Two Weeks Have Sucked 34:58

11M ago34:58

34:58

They can't all be highs, but what do you do when your best weeks somehow feel like the worst? I hit some real walls this last month, especially in the last couple of weeks, and I haven't had a good chance to share about why. At the same time, there are so many great things happening and so much to be grateful for. Life is downright confusing someti…

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Mark Shrime 1:12:50

11M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

I've known Mark Shrime for almost 13 years. He's a surgeon, author, and American Ninja Warrior. Grab a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/3n5Ijn3 And enjoy our conversation as we dive into the struggles of impostor syndrome, living abroad, and doing our best to share what we love with the people we love. The cheese list, for those who'd like to…

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012: DHH joins the show to talk Rails 8, Delegated Types, Kamal and more! 1:08:58

12M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

In this episode, I'm joined by DHH to discuss Kamal, The Rails Foundation, Rails 8, Delegated Types, On Writing Software Well and a whole lot more! This episode is packed and a must-listen!By Emmanuel Hayford

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Puxan on What it Means to be French 1:04:41

12M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Puxan sits down to try some delicious cheese with me, wax lyrical on what it means to be French, and discuss our place in the world. Enjoy! https://instagram.com/puxanphoto for all his photographic skills And thank you so much for listening! You can support the show and get future episodes in real time at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support th…

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011: Rails World ticket giveaway. From MRSK to Kamal & capture_emails test helper 8:39

12M ago8:39

8:39

Thanks to Buzzsprout one Rubyist can get a free ticket to Rails World in October this year in Amsterdam, follow the link below for details. Change is good... sometimes. Two days ago Basecamp changed the name of its deployment tool from MRSK to Kamal. Rails 7.1 will have a new `capture_emails` help that's quite a bit more elegant, check it out. Rail…

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Good News Future Citizens! 41:33

12M ago41:33

41:33

I've got good news! Fresh off the presses (or out of the post, rather). The Road to Citizenship continues, as do updates around the 2023 guide and coming of the app. Thanks for listening! You can support the show and all my work by becoming a Patron at https://patreon.com/jayswanson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Episode #8 - Klaas Martens, Visionary Farmer and Systems Thinker, Penn Yan, New York 25:17

12M ago25:17

25:17

Klaas Martens, organic farmer and visionary thinker on systemic changes related to agriculture, talks about everything from crop insurance and food security to managing erosion, supporting soil health, improving public health and water quality in cities by changing the way we farm in rural areas, and how we can help farmers earn a living in the fac…

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010: Improved Active Storage docs, a new has_secure_token callback with Dave Kimura 18:26

1y ago18:26

18:26

Dave Kimura of Drifting Ruby fame joins me to discuss the importance of Ruby on Rails documents. We talk specifically about improved documentation around Active Storage and Active Record encryption, then dive into the new callback for when has_secure_token is triggered. Improved Active Storage docs (This PR was updated) Improved Active Record Encry…

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Building Friendships Abroad with Matt Jordan 57:26

1y ago57:26

57:26

Matt Jordan is a great friend I've had the pleasure of knowing for the last few years, with whom I just returned from a five day trip to Lapland (Finland) with a group of ten friends to celebrate his birthday. We had a blast, and our conversation about Matt's road to French citizenship led us to the importance of friendship, the challenges of makin…

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French Citizenship Application and Paris App Updates 38:39

1y ago38:39

38:39

This is the week I get my citizenship application in, if all goes well, and there's a lot of momentum building behind the Paris app too! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for early access to the app, hopefully in the next few months (Spring 2023) and cross your fingers that my application is accepted by the French government without too much hassle =D…

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009: A class-level testing helper, config.autoload_lib with Xavier Noria 7:50

1y ago7:50

7:50

The with_routing helper method can now be used at the class level, added to that, the new autoload_lib configuration options mean we can autoload and eager load library code inside of our Rails applications. Oh, and we have the show's first sponsor -- AppSignal! AppSignal APM offers error tracking, performance monitoring, dashboards, host metrics, …

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Emily and the Road to Citizenship 1:11:40

1y ago1:11:40

1:11:40

It's time to start my road to French citizenship! Today's guest is Emily Guernesy, the newest addition to my team, who shares her very recent experience taking the French citizenship interview. We also try 13 French cheeses as we chat, in my quest to try every protected French cheese. If you're enjoying these episodes and would like the podcast to …

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008: TLS/SSL on by default, New PostgreSQL migration commands 5:34

1y ago5:34

5:34

Newly-generated Ruby on Rails applications will now be served over TLS/SSL with Strict-Transport-Security response headers by default. Rails also added PostgreSQL migration commands for enum rename, add value, and rename value. Rails World Tickets on sale Force SSL config set to true by default New PostgreSQL migration commands…

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Episode #7 - Nyema Clark, Founder of Nurturing Roots Farm in Seattle, WA 33:42

1y ago33:42

33:42

ago on land rented from Bethany United Church of Christ in Seattle, where her nonprofit worked hard to make the soil productive, provided food for the community, and increased the value of the land. On March 1 she was notified they would have 30 days to vacate the land. While they currently seek a new place to farm, their experience is instructive …

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On Leaving the Church 1:00:33

1y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

As promised, the longer more linear story of how I was raised in the church and why I eventually left it. If you want to hear these podcasts as they drop in real time, become a Patron and jump into the member's only feed at https://patreon.com/jayswanson - you'll find the instructions in your welcome message. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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007: Rails 7.0.5 released! Rails World CFP open, ticket landing page available. 3:52

1y ago3:52

3:52

Rails 7.0.5 just got released with a lot of bug fixes. This week's episode misses new Rails features... saving them for the next episodes, but I think you should know about Andrew Atkinson's upcoming High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails book! Rails World CFP Rails World tickets Rails 7.0.5 released! High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails This Week …

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