In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris catch up on their week, discussing challenges with Stripe integration and the absence of Jason. The highlight of the episode is their guest, Nick Pezza, who talks about creating Solid Cable, a database-backed adapter for Action Cable, and how it simplifies infrastructure for Rails developers. The conversation dives into technical details, use cases, and the journey of Solid Cable becoming a default gem in Rails, with insights into its design, performance, and future development. Hit download now to hear more!

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In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome back Marty Haught, a long-time leader in the Ruby community, to discuss his history and continued involvement with Ruby Central. Marty shares his journey from joining the Ruby Central board in 2012 to his recent role as interim open source lead. The conversation dives into the origins of RubyGems, the evolution of RailsConf and RubyConf, and the challenges of managing these vital aspects of the Ruby ecosystem. Marty also talks about his plans for sustaining RubyGems' future and the infamous "Marty dinner" tradition at conferences. Hit download now to hear more!

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Jason, and guest Seth Tucker dive deep into discussions about tech, programming, and AI developments. They explore topics like managing complex software systems, the challenges and benefits of using AI to enhance productivity, and reflections on legacy systems. Seth also shares insights on the open-source Amber Framework, his work on AI projects, an app he created called llamero, and some thoughts on the evolution of programming. You’ll also hear some personal stories that include woodworking, old tools, and even Costco hotdogs. Hit download now to hear more!

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Llamero

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