The Ruby on Rails Podcast

Jan 22 2025 531 ep. 34 mins 10k
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The Ruby on Rails Podcast, a weekly conversation about Ruby on Rails, open source software, and the programming profession. Co-hosted by Nick Schwaderer. Edited by Peachtree Sound.

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Episode 531: Taking Over Fireside with John Nunemaker & Garrett Dimon

Jan 22 2025 33 mins  
This year, I want to expand the show in a new direction. I want to hear from startups and companies that are building with Rails. Today's episode feature John Nunemaker and Garrett Dimon who recently acquired Fireside.fm, the podcast hosting platform we use for this show. We talk about what it's like taking over a Rails app that was under different ownership! Show Notes

Episode 530: Ask Elise Anything hosted by Rachael Wright-Munn

Jan 02 2025 37 mins  
In this episode, Elise responds to listener submitted questions on everything from her career journey to how cooking relates to coding. With special guest host, Rachael Wright-Munn

Episode 529: Catching Up With Nick Schwaderer

Dec 11 2024 31 mins  
This episode is a little off the Rails, but it was still fun catching up with our co-host, Nick Schwaderer.

Episode 528: Working In Tech With ADHD with Chris Ferdinandi

Nov 27 2024 37 mins  
In the last few years, there’s been more awareness about ADHD in adults. We’ve learned that it’s more than hyperactivity and it’s not a deficit of attention. Many working in tech have ADHD and because we have a world built for neurotypicals, there can be unique challenges for those working in tech with ADHD. Today, Chris Ferdinandi joins the show to talk to us about how to

Episode 527: Evangelizing Rails with Irina Nazarova

Nov 13 2024 30 mins  
We all love Ruby on Rails. You may remember that my first episode on this show was about whether Rails was still relevant. In the last few years, there’s been so many exciting things coming to Ruby and Rails. I have felt that excitement in the community. I’ve felt it at conferences and in my conversations with many of you. Today, Irina Nazarova joins us to talk about how we can

Episode 526: Rails World with Robby Russell

Oct 23 2024 31 mins  
Nick and I recorded an episode at Rails World with Robby Russell. This is a test of new format we're running where we discuss Rails News. Robby joins us to talk about the Rails Developer Survey that ran this summer. WE also chat about all the new things announced at Rails World. Sponsors Thanks to Buzzsprout for sponsoring our Rails World coverage and providing a sound booth t

Episode 525: Catching Up With Ruby Central with Marty Haught

Oct 09 2024 29 mins  
Ruby Central has been a foundational part of the Ruby community since 2003. They organize Ruby Conf and Rails Conf and maintain critical Ruby infrastructure like rubygems.org. With Ruby Conf Chicago just around the corner and new initiatives at Ruby Central, we thought it would be a good time to catch up with our friends at Ruby Central. Marty Haught joins the show to tell us more

Episode 524: Writing Code Using AI with Landon Gray

Sep 25 2024 28 mins  
Large language models are everywhere now. They’re changing the way we work, from tools code completion tools like Copilot, to audio generation apps like Suno.ai. Apple recently announced huge updates with generative AI for all of their platforms. Adobe, Canva, and Google have all added AI to their products. It seems like every vendor is building these features. So how will this c

Episode 523: Welcome Back, Nick Schwaderer

Sep 11 2024 31 mins  
Our illustrious cohost Nick is back from parental leave! We talk about life as a parent and coder, committing to Ruby on Rails, being coworkers and finding time for hobbies. I'm looking forward to recording with Nick again.

Episode 522: Mentoring Junior Devs with Adam Cuppy

Aug 28 2024 39 mins  
A recent focus of many in the community has been expanding the community. We all love Rails and want to create the best community possible. Part of this focus has to include early career devs. We need to expose them to Rails and mentor them into the senior developers and tech leaders we need in the future. Adam Cuppy joins the show today to teach how to be better mentors. Show Not