A series of interviews with people who think wider than the technology that they use.
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On the Code with Jason podcast I discuss technical topics with interesting people. Guests include people from companies like GitHub, Google and Stripe.
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Stay in the loop with development news around Ruby on Rails and Ruby. Hosted by Emmanuel Hayford.
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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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Jeremy and Jess interview indie developers who have a passion for the Rails framework and bring their hustle and creativity to building a business. They strive to understand the challenges these developers face and how they are overcoming them to create successful businesses.
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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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226 - Ciaran Lee, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer of Intercom
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In today's episode, I'm joined by Ciaran Lee, founder and Chief Engineer of Intercom for a discussion that touches on the genesis of Intercom and factors that enabled their success, scaling challenges when you're dealing with double-digit growth month to month, load balancers, canary deployment, the benefits of making many small deployments, how 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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024: Structuring Rails Apps with Matt Swanson
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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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224 - Matthew Kaliara, CTO and Co-Founder at Rescale
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On today's episode, Matthew Kaliara joins me for a conversation on his work with his startup Rescale Supply. We also discuss React, ViewComponent, system testing, looks vs usability in design, flat design, the value of convention in design, usability testing, the inseparability of good UI design and good code, the importance of appropriate names in…
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023: Solid Queue Internals with Rosa Gutierrez
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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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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 must be both hot dogs and buns, not just the hot dogs themselves. Preparation (e.g. skipping meals beforehand) is allowed. Guests: Peter Cai, Brandon Casci.By Jason Swett
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022: Discussing Rails Camp USA with Bobbilee Hartman
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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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Natalie Kaminski & Igor Alexandrov - JetRockets Origins
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In this episode, Jeremy and Jess are joined by two of the cofounders of JetRockets, a custom software development agency with a specialty in Rails. Natalie Kaminski (CEO) and Igor Alexandrov (CTO) share how the company started and how it's grown over the past 12 years. We discuss how and why they use Rails, how they hire developers, their approach …
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223 - What Causes Flaky Tests with Brad Pauly
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On today's episode, Brad Pauly and I dig into the five causes (raised conditions, fixed time dependency, randomness, leaky state, and network or third party dependency) of flaky tests. We also discuss diagnosing flaky tests, common pitfalls of fixing flaky tests, and things that do work for fixing flaky tests. Brad Pauly on Twitter Brad Pauly on Gi…
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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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222 - Into the Software Industry Straight out of High School with Verda Korzeniewski
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On this episode, I talk with Verda Korzeniewski about going into programming straight out of high school. We also discuss Verda's experience in 3D printing, problems in modern manufacturing, and problem solving skills that transcend programming. Verda Korzeniewski on LinkedIn Verda Korzeniewski on Instagram…
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Andrew Atkinson - The Postgres Specialist
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Andrew Atkinson is a Rails developer, turned Postgres specialist, turned author and consultant. He joins us to talk about his developer journey, how he found his niche with Postgres, writing his new book, High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails, and the launch of his consulting practice. Relevant Links Twitter Website (Consulting page) High Performan…
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221 - Automated Translations in Rails with Trae Robrock
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On today's episode, Trae Robrock joins me for a discussion of his new Rails project Translated and his hotel management software Comfort.ly. We also talk about managing a hotel, investing in real estate, internationalizing a Rails app, investing in assets that give you income, investing in your personal brand, marketing Comfort.ly, connecting with …
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Tom Rossi - Building Products with a Buzz
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In this episode, Jeremy and Jess get a chance to connect with Tom Rossi, the cofounder of Higher Pixels. Tom's story is an inspiring one for developers wanting to build products. He and his team have been successful creating a handful of SaaS products. Tom has been instrumental in creating Buzzsprout, their flagship podcast hosting platform that's …
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220 - Sin City Ruby 2024 Recap with Andrew Atkinson
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On today's episode, Andrew Atkinson joins me once again for a recap of events at Sin City Ruby 2024. We also talk about Andrew's new Postgres consulting venture, his upcoming book High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails and what he learned in the process of writing the book, deciding how to communicate what you do as a consultant, naming things appro…
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The Surprising Benefits of Collaboration for Indie Devs
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In this episode, Jeremy & Jess dive into the world of partnerships and collaboration, a terrain that's become familiar to indie developers seeking growth and innovation. We explore the ins and outs of partnering with others, sharing insights from our experiences over the past year. From initiating low-stakes collaborations to finding the right proj…
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219 - Tom Henrik Aadland, VP Development at EG
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In this episode, Tom Henrik Aadland joins me for a conversation about learning languages, life as an ex-pat in small town Argentina, starting a company focused on quality control in Norwegian fish farming, microservices, object oriented design, learning from Fred George, and instilling a healthy testing culture. Tom Henrik Aadland on LinkedIn Tom H…
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Ben Wood & Nate Vick - Adapt and Evolve: Navigating Entrepreneurial Transitions
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Today, we're joined by two remarkable individuals, Ben Wood and Nate Vick, seasoned entrepreneurs with over a decade of experience running a Rails consulting business with many successes: Hint In this episode, Ben and Nate share their unique journey, from the highs of entrepreneurship to the tough decision of winding down their business. Despite th…
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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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218 - Working with and Testing APIs with Rich Steinmetz
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On this episode, Rich Steinmetz returns once again for a conversation on working with and testing APIs. Rich Steinmetz on Twitter Rich Stone.io
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Cody Norman is a Rails consultant, fly fisherman, BBQ connoisseur, and big fan of the state of Colorado. He joins us to share about getting into software development, his journey to consulting, and his mentorship work. We also chat about his product Spot Squid, his plans for Rawhide Ruby, and his upcoming RailsConf talk on Action Mailbox: Attractio…
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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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216 - Andy Croll, Co-Chair of RailsConf 2024
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In this episode I talk with Andy Croll about Brighton Ruby Conference, RailsConf, and why attending a conference is an investment in your career. RailsConf Brighton Ruby Conference Andy Croll on Twitter Andy Croll on Mastodon AndyCroll.com First Ruby Friend CoverageBook
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In this episode of IndieRails, we delve into the world of productized services in software development. Moving beyond the traditional model of bespoke or custom solutions, productized services offer a blend of consistency, scalability, and efficiency, reshaping how businesses approach service offerings. We were prompted to look into this topic by a…
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021: From Active Record Business Logic to DDD & Events with Andrzej Krzywda
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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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Andy Croll - An Abundance of Work-Adjacent Hobbies
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Andy Croll is a Rubyist, author, and speaker. He's the CTO of CoverageBook, creator of the First Ruby Friend mentoring program, organizer of Brighton Ruby, and this year is co-chair of RailsConf. In short, he's a bit busy. In our conversation, we dive into his work at CoverageBook, discuss the hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of early career devs,…
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215 - Ran Craycraft, Managing Director at thoughtbot
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In this episode, Ran Craycraft, Managing Director at Thoughtbot and I discuss consulting at Thoughtbot, the process of finding new clients, setting rates as a consultant, consulting vs becoming a full-time employee, earning a positive reputation as a consultant through thought leadership and referrals, the enduring popularity of Ruby on Rails, and …
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On today's episode, I talk with Erik Cameron of The Gnar Company. We discuss containerization, WASI, the possibilities of AI-generated binaries, the iterative process of AI-assisted programming, potential professional and social changes from AI-assisted programming, the mismatch between the stock of currently available programmers and the needs of …
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Ben Orenstein - The Developer-Turned-Founder
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In this episode we get the chance to interview Ben Orenstein: A person who probably doesn't need much of an introduction to our listeners. This episode should be special. Ben's journey from developer to entrepreneur exemplifies the path many in our audience aspire to tread. With a keen eye for opportunities and a deep understanding of the software …
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Avo founder Adrian Marin returns for a discussion about our experience at Friendly.rb and how to get the most out of your time at a conference. We also talk about Adrian's work with Avo, my upcoming Sin City Ruby conference and the possibilities for extracurricular activities, the Code with Jason World Tour, and my consulting work. Friendly.rb How …
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020: Andy Croll & Ufuk Kayserilioglu Uncover RailsConf 2024 Details
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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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212 - Usability Testing with Andrew Maier
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On today's episode, Andrew Maier joins me for a discussion of usability testing and models. We define usability testing and by using examples, we explore how it can make you a more efficient and effective developer. The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman Stuck? Diagrams Help by Abby Covert How to Make Sense of Any Mess by Abby Covert Gamestorm…
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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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Matt D. Smith - Sharing the Good News of the Lasso Tool
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In this episode, we chat with Jess's friend and fellow Georgian, Matt D. Smith. While developers may not be too familiar, Matt is widely known and well respected in the interface design community. He ran an independent design studio for many years, eventually transitioning to building products and courses. Matt is currently focused on Shift Nudge, …
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