Ever feel like your code isn’t “Stylish” enough? Us too. In this episode, the Rogues sit down Benito Sandoval, the author of the Ruby tool Styler that’ll help you customize your UI and keep things running smoothly. “My goal was to create something that allowed you to compose classes and use them in your templates.” - Benito Sandoval In This Episode1) How to STOP relying on the tail-end and customize your UI using Styler 2) Why Styler is an excellent solution compared to defining classes yourself...
Apr 12, 2022•48 min
If you’re a solo developer who’s making the switch to a company, this episode is for you. Today, the Ruby Rogues discuss how to navigate the red tape and stand out at your new job.In This Episode1) How adapt your home processes to a company WITHOUT reinventing everything 2) Why you NEED to master the art of “code review” (and no, software can’t do it for you!) 3) The TRUTH about gems (and why the issue isn’t black and white)Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14...
Apr 06, 2022•21 min
Before you jump into legacy codebases and controllers, you need some info. In this episode, John sits down with Petr Hlavicka, a Rails developer who’s passionate about simplifying this section of Rails and helping people along the way. “I want to make everything easier for me and my colleagues. I want it to be easily understandable even for juniors. And just because you do things differently doesn’t mean it’s wrong.” - Petr Hlavicka In This Episode1) What you NEED to know about legacy codebase p...
Mar 16, 2022•44 min
If you think all audits suck, think again. In this episode, the Rogues sit down with Jeremy Smith, a developer and writer who’s ready to show us the RIGHT way to implement audit logs in Rails. “I want to be cautious about how much I bring into a code base. As gems grow, they accumulate more functionality.” - Jeremy Smith In This Episode1) Why you NEED audit logs in Rails this year (and how to keep your clients happy with them) 2) Jeremy’s recommendation for top-notch audit gems 3) The answer to ...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Not a fan of typical Ruby? We got you. In this episode, the Rogues talk with Bruno Sutic, an Async Ruby developer who will convince you why Async Ruby is a fantastic and stable alternative. “Async Ruby was invited to Ruby’s standard library, so it’ll enjoy the support of Ruby.” - Bruno Sutic In This Episode1) What you NEED to know about Async Ruby if you’re new to it 2) Why Async Ruby is SUPER promising for 2022 and beyond 3) The ONE thing Ruby’s creator regrets (and what it reveals about Ruby!)...
Mar 02, 2022•38 min
Interested in state machines? We’re not sure you should be…but it depends. In this episode, the Rogues discuss the merits of state machines and how to know if you actually need one…or if you just need to do some soul searching. They lay out the KEY to organizing your code, how automobile analogies will help you simplify your situation, and what to know about callbacks, records, and controllers this year.In This Episode1) Why you probably don’t need a state machine (with SOME exceptions) 2) How r...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Rails 7 is HERE and we’re pumped. In this episode, the Ruby Rogues discuss all things migration, including the BEST method for a safe move, why you NEED to learn about “Turbo Frames” to streamline your Rails 7 experience, and everything you need to know about gems to help you stay on track.In This Episode1) The CORRECT way to migrate to Rails 7 (and the best tools to get the job done) 2) Why learning “Turbo Frames” will make your Rails 7 experience WAY easier 3) The BIGGEST perks of Rails 7 (and...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min
If you feel like Ruby could use a makeover, you’re not alone. In this episode, the Rogues sit down with Kevin Newton, a Ruby aficionado who’s got some exciting news about Ruby in 2022. They talk about how “prettier Ruby” will make you pivot in your approach, how YJIT is going to make Ruby “crazy fast” this year, and the GIANT reason why rewriting in C is becoming less common than in Ruby. “There’s always gonna be the purist in the back of your head…and then you have your deadline. Just write the...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min
If you’re looking for a job that WANTS you to succeed, we’ve got a great option for you. In this bonus episode of Ruby Rogues, Charles sits down with Valentino and Sarah Reid to discuss their awesome experience working at Doximity. They talk about the REAL reason people will stay or leave a job, how Doximity eliminates burnout, and why you ABSOLUTELY should apply to Doximity this year. “As a software developer, you’re always learning. You gotta have a culture that has enough psychological safety...
Feb 04, 2022•47 min
You keep hearing the phrase “Top End Dev”, but in the real competitive world, what does it take to be the best of the best? In this episode, the Rogues get real and lay it all out, including the real way to test your chops in the marketplace, the big “C” to break out of your comfort zone, and why joining the top 5% comes down to THIS step.In This Episode Why becoming Top End comes down to THIS approach (hint-hint: don’t cram the night before!) Want to test your chops? Darren says that doing THIS...
Feb 02, 2022•57 min
Well, comments may not be satanic, but they CAN be a nuisance if not used carefully. In this episode, the Ruby Rogues sit down with Matheus Richard to discuss why he isn’t a fan of comments. They unpack the WHY behind “use code, not comments”, tools to help you sort through variables and avoid “shotgun surgery”, and an alternative to magic numbers, TODOs, and notes. “Use code, not comments.” - Matheus Richard In This EpisodeTo code or comment? Matheus breaks down HOW to know which will be best M...
Jan 26, 2022•59 min
If you’re wondering how to make sense of all these frameworks, you’ve come to the right podcast. In this episode, the Rogues dive DEEP into the pros and cons of Stimulus, Hotwire, Turbo, React, Rails, and more; why certain communities are divided amongst each other (and how to fix it); and what tools you NEED to try in 2022.In This EpisodeThis tendency in the Rails community that reveals why users are slow to try Hotwire What Charles learned from comparing React vs. Stimulus at his old job (and ...
Jan 19, 2022•42 min
Ready to COMMAND your command line? Then listen up! In this episode, the Ruby Rogues sit down with Adam Gordon Bell, a software developer and host of the CoRecursive podcast. The guys discuss the tools that every developer MUST know in 2022, what users of Jekyll and Ruby can expect this year, and why Adam believes that JQ will save you hours from Google and Stack Overflow. “I remember when I used to chase the “shiny new thing”, but now, I want to find the tools that last.” - Adam Gordon Bell In ...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min
With all this hype around Rails 7, how do you ACTUALLY use it? And is it better than its predecessors? In this episode, the Ruby Rogues sit down with Stefan Wienert, a software developer whose passion for Ruby and technical expertise speak for themselves. The group talks about how to avoid headaches in these new systems, the BEST way to encrypt your data, and plenty of details for navigating Ruby on Rails like you’ve always wanted to. _“You can jump in and fix it right away. It’s very dangerous ...
Jan 05, 2022•44 min
If you’re on the search for a robust, lightning-fast solution in your programming language, listen up. The roundtable sits down with Máximo Mussini, a software developer who’s passionate about integrating Ruby and Vte.js together to create something that’s both razor-sharp and freakishly easy to use. The lads discuss how powerful http2 is becoming, the easiest way to slash loading times and be more strategic with your page building, and why you NEED Vite.js’s incredible integration tools to stop...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Get Lifetime Access to Mani's Entrepreneurship Pack and Book Club . Use coupon code "GREAT"Mani has summarized hundreds of business books that outline how to build, grow, and operate a business and he shares his expertise with Chuck and the listeners in this special episode.Chuck and Mani discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. They talk about their businesses on a regular basis and Chuck's been getting a lot of requests for entrepreneurship help.He and Mani talk about the 3 prima...
Dec 16, 2021•38 min
Ivo Anjo joins the Rogues to discuss Ractors in Ruby and how they can be used. They're not actors as they appear in other languages. They communicate via message passing.Ivo clarifies several things about Ractors and what their powerful features and the understanding of what they do and how they work.Panel John Epperson Valentino Stoll Guest Ivo Anjo Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Links Ruby Ractor Experiments: Safe asyn...
Dec 15, 2021•56 min
This week the Rogues talk to Felipe Vogel about how he's using Bridgetown and pros of using it over Jekyll.Bridgetown is a modernized blogging and static site generator platform forked from Jekyll to provide updated capabilities and a webpack based JavaScript asset pipeline for more modern applications.It also expands up on the work done on JAMstack applications to provide Rubyists with a stable launchpad for their applications.For more on Bridgetown, listen to the November 2021 update and AMA b...
Dec 08, 2021•59 min
Samuel Cochran, creator and maintainer of MailCatcher joins the Rogues to discuss how he pulled EventMachine together with Ruby to build out MailCatcher.He goes into the maintenance and contributions that have come in over the years. He dives into changes that are being made and the stability of the project.Panel Charles Max Wood Darren Broemmer John Epperson Valentino Stoll Guest Samuel Cochran Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End...
Dec 01, 2021•56 min
Get the Black Friday/Cyber Monday "Double Your Productivity by 5pm Today" Deal Coupon Code: "DEEP" for a GIANT discountMani provides us with strategies and tactics to get Deep Work time and how to get our minds into that focused state for hours at a time.He has read hundreds of books that have taught him the secrets to getting more done by getting into this state.He starts by telling us how he was passed over for a promotion at Qualcomm in favor of someone younger and less experienced and how th...
Nov 25, 2021•47 min
Sebastian Wilgosz joins the Rogues to discuss Hanami, a web framework for Rubyists. He discusses how it works and how it differs from other Ruby based web frameworks.He also discusses what's coming down the pipe and how to get started.Check out his website at https://hanamimastery.com Panel Charles Max Wood Darren Broemmer Guest Sebastian Wilgosz Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links Hanami Sebastian Wilgosz Twitter: Sebastian Wilgosz ( @sebwilgosz ) Twitter: Hanami Mastery ( @Hana...
Nov 24, 2021•4 min
Vlado Cingel recounts his story where he needed common table expressions within SQL for a project he was working on and wrote a patch to AREL and ActiveRecord which he submitted to the Rails Core. Since it hasn't been accepted, he's supporting it as a gem.Vlado explains what Common Table Expressions (CTEs) are, how they work, and where they're used.Panel John Epperson Luke Stutters Valentino Stoll Guest Vlado Cingel Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day tri...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Kingsley Chijioke wrote an article breaking down the way that Ruby finds methods and determines which version of a method to run. The Rogues approach the internals of Ruby and discuss the implications of how this comes together and where the listeners may have seen this and point out any gotchas that arise.Panel Charles Max Wood Darren Broemmer Dave Kimura Luke Stutters Valentino Stoll Guest Kingsley Chijioke Sponsors Dev Influencers Accelerator Level Up | Devchat.tv Links Understanding Ruby Met...
Nov 10, 2021•45 min
Ulysse Buonomo ran into an issue in the application he works on where the Heroku applications were taking up more and more memory. He began tracking down memory growth in the applications to keep the applications fast and keep the bills small.Panel Charles Max Wood Darren Broemmer John Epperson Luke Stutters Valentino Stoll Guest Ulysse Buonomo Sponsors Dev Influencers Accelerator Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Level Up | Devchat.tv Links Tracking a Ruby memory leak...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Jorge Manrubia is a Security developer at BaseCamp. He discusses the encryption features added in Ruby on Rails and explains where they fit into the ecosystem for Hey.com.The panel jumps in to help discover how to help raise the privacy bar for your Ruby on Rails applications to protect personal and private information.Panel Darren Broemmer John Epperson Valentino Stoll Guest Jorge Manrubia Sponsors Dev Influencers Accelerator Level Up | Devchat.tv Links GitHub | attr-encrypted/attr_encrypted Th...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Riaz Virani joins the Rogues to discuss how to thrive at your first Dev Job. He has five main ideas that when applied will help you as a new developer fit in and learn quickly on a development team.The Rogues chime in with their experiences. They also discuss how not-so-new developers can apply these ideas either as mentors or as learners themselves.Panel Charles Max Wood Dave Kimura John Epperson Luke Stutters Valentino Stoll Guest Riaz Virani Sponsors Dev Influencers Accelerator Raygun | Click...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Jeremy Evans joins the Rogues to discuss the way he builds Ruby programs and the practices he put into his latest book "Polished Ruby Programming."The Rogues dive into Jeremy's opinions. They push back on some, applaud others, and ask deeper questions about the rest. Join this deep dive by experienced developers into the how and why of organizing Ruby in deeply practiced ways.Polished Ruby Programming giveaway: https://forms.gle/VURNitd9LCwMG9Sz9 Panel Charles Max Wood Darren Broemmer Dave Kimur...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Cameron Dutro joins the Rogues to discuss RUX, a system for managing your View Components in Rails in a similar way to how React uses JSX to manage its Component views.He discusses how it works, how it goes together, and what inspired it.Panel Charles Max Wood Darren Broemmer Luke Stutters Valentino Stoll Guest Cameron Dutro Sponsors Dev Influencers Accelerator Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial PodcastBootcamp.io Links GitHub | camertron/rux Primer Design System ViewCo...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Huzefa Biyawarwala joins the Rogues to discuss developer tooling around Docker and how it's used with Ruby and Rails. The Rogues join in and discuss the ways they've used Docker in their own setups and how they deploy apps using Docker and how Docker is used on their own development environment.Panel Charles Max Wood John Epperson Luke Stutters Valentino Stoll Guest Huzefa Biyawarwala Sponsors Dev Influencers Accelerator Level Up | Devchat.tv PodcastBootcamp.io Links Rails On Docker Simplified D...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr
Michael Orr joins the Rogues to discuss how to move applications into Docker for development and production environments in Kubernetes. He walks the panel through the process of orchestrating a Rails setup in Kubernetes that you can run in the cloud.Panel Charles Max Wood Darren Broemmer Luke Stutters Valentino Stoll Guest Michael Orr Sponsors Dev Influencers Accelerator Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial PodcastBootcamp.io Links Containerizing Ruby on Rails Application...
Sep 22, 2021•58 min
