Ruby for All

Written by: Andrew Mason & Julie J
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  • A weekly Ruby focused podcast hosted by Andrew Mason and Julie J. Each week we discuss topics ranging from Ruby, Ruby on Rails, learning, how to be a better developer, and more. The focus is on providing a podcast that caters to junior Ruby on Rails developers.
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Episodes
  • RailsConf 2024 Crossover — Ruby Podcasters Live in Detroit

    RailsConf 2024 Crossover — Ruby Podcasters Live in Detroit
    Jun 6 2024

    In this special crossover episode recorded live from RailsConf 2024 in Detroit, join us for a unique gathering of prominent Ruby podcasters. Julie teams up with Elise from the 'Ruby on Rails' podcast, Jason from 'Code with Jason,' Joël from 'The Bike Shed,' and Drew from 'Code and the Coding Coders Who Code It.' The group discusses their experiences at RailsConf, including workshops, talks about Test Driven Development (TDD), and building dynamic applications with Turbo. They delve into the implications of RailsConf being discontinued after 2025, the thriving local Ruby conference scene, and share candid moments about their interactions with the community. Additionally, they touch upon diverse topics such as Detroit-style pizza, hot dog eating capacities, and food opinions, blending technical insights with light-hearted banter. The episode concludes with gratitude for the well-coordinated event and excitement for future Ruby gatherings. Enjoy!

    [00:00:30] Live from RailsConf Detroit

    [00:01:04] Meet the Hosts

    [00:01:38] Conference Highlights and Workshops

    [00:07:21] The Future of RailsConf

    [00:12:10] Community Interactions and Podcasting

    [00:14:21] Exploring Detroit

    [00:17:30] Exploring Unique Pizza Toppings

    [00:18:02] Pittsburgh's Pierogi Pizza

    [00:18:20] The Versatility of Pizza

    [00:19:17] Controversial Pizza Opinions

    [00:20:43] Coney Island Hot Dogs in Detroit

    [00:21:19] Hot Dog Eating Contest

    [00:21:39] Food Preferences and Eating Habits

    [00:26:06] Snail Mail Programming Newsletter

    [00:27:24] Conference Highlights and Expectations

    [00:30:50] Wrapping Up the Podcast



    Panelists:

    Julie J.

    Elise Shaffer

    Jason Swett

    Drew Bragg

    Joël Quenneville


    Sponsors:

    Honeybadger

    GoRails


    Links:

    Julie J. Twitter

    Julie J. Website

    Drew Bragg Twitter

    Code and the Coding Coders who Code it Podcast with Drew Bragg

    Jason Swett Twitter

    Code with Jason Website

    Joël Quenneville Twitter

    Joël Quenneville Website

    The Bike Shed Podcast

    Elise Shaffer Website

    The Ruby on Rails Podcast
    RailsConf 2024

    • (00:30) - Live from RailsConf Detroit
    • (01:04) - Meet the Hosts
    • (01:38) - Conference Highlights and Workshops
    • (07:21) - The Future of RailsConf
    • (12:10) - Community Interactions and Podcasting
    • (14:21) - Exploring Detroit
    • (17:30) - Exploring Unique Pizza Toppings
    • (18:02) - Pittsburgh's Pierogi Pizza
    • (18:20) - The Versatility of Pizza
    • (19:17) - Controversial Pizza Opinions
    • (20:43) - Coney Island Hot Dogs in Detroit
    • (21:19) - Hot Dog Eating Contest
    • (21:39) - Food Preferences and Eating Habits
    • (26:06) - Snail Mail Programming Newsletter
    • (27:24) - Conference Highlights and Expectations
    • (30:50) - Wrapping Up the Podcast
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    31 mins
  • RailsConf 2024 Workshop Spotlight — Build High Performance Active Record Apps with Andy Atkinson

    RailsConf 2024 Workshop Spotlight — Build High Performance Active Record Apps with Andy Atkinson
    May 2 2024
    In this episode of 'Ruby for All', Andrew and Julie discuss drawing inspiration from MC Escher through games like Monument Valley, to dealing with the intricacies of Discord roles and authorization, and the importance of immediate and continuous feedback through tools like Google Docs during talks. Then, guest Andrew Atkinson joins us and shares insights from his new book, “High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails,” detailing his journey from initial drafts to publishing and his shift towards independent consulting. He emphasizes the significance of understanding database operations, schema design, and efficient querying for optimizing Rails applications. Also, Andy talks about preparing a workshop for RailsConf, aiming to educate participants on query performance improvement techniques and the utility of using multiple Postgres instances. The conversation also touches upon the learning strategies, potential challenges, and benefits of workshops versus talks at conferences. Hit download now to hear more! [00:00:10] Julie started drawing again inspired by MC Escher and playing a game called Monument Valley, and Andrew mentions he’s on a tilt dues to issues with Discord roles. [00:01:59] Andrew introduces the git command ‘git instaweb’ as a cool new find and shares something he remembered going back to the getting feedback for talks topic.[00:04:24] Andrew “Andy” Atkinson introduces himself and discusses the completion of his book, “High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails,” the positive response in beta sales, and his new venture into independent consulting. [00:08:16] Andy talks about his shift from development work to more educational and consultative roles, considering diving deeper into Postgres development. [00:09:48] There’s a discussion about Andy balancing work-life commitments, creating content-like videos and tutorials, and leveraging these for marketing and educational purposes in the tech community. [00:11:29] Andy considers the idea of making short videos for platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, and he talks about his preference for watching conference talks on YouTube over popular content creators. He also talks about Hussein Nassar’s videos on Udemy and how he encouraged him to make short videos. [00:15:01] Andy is conducting a workshop at RailsConf and expresses his excitement about presenting at RailsConf and the opportunity to connect with people interested in query and database optimization.[00:17:09] Julie shares her preference for learning through hands-on workshops and looks forward to participating in Andy’s workshop. Andy gives us a sneak peak of his workshop which will focus on query performance, query running, and index support, as well as exploring the benefits of having multiple Postgres instances.[00:20:19] Andrew asks if Docker is necessary for the workshop, leading to a discussion on the practicality of simulating different database instances. [00:22:10] Andy plans to prepare for potential challenges such as internet issues by possibly providing content on USB drives and ensuring attendees can access prerequisites before the workshop. He emphasizes the workshop format will be more hands-on with less lecturing. [00:24:06] Julie asks about the prerequisites needed for audience members attending the workshop, especially if they’re new to Rails or databases. Andy clarifies that attendees should have at least built a database-backed Rails app or have similar experience with another language or framework,[00:25:44] Julie mentions that there’s a desire for more advanced content in talks and having a range allows participants to engage at different levels. Andrew shares his preference for advanced topics in workshops.[00:29:45] Andrew explains his preference for collaborative learning and anticipates the second day of RailsConf to be different and beneficial for those who like to pair and bounce ideas off others. Andy wants to ensure that the workshop content is new and valuable, different from what attendees might learn elsewhere. [00:32:11] Andy outlines the key takeaways he hopes attendees will leave with, including skills to improve the speed and scalability of their web apps, understanding database operations, and leveraging multiple databases with Rails Active Record. [00:34:04] Andrew shares while reading Andy’s talk outline, he realized he wasn’t sure when to use indexes outside of standard use cases. Andy acknowledges the importance of not just solving existing problems with indexes, but also identifying where problems may arise in Postgres by tracking queries not using indexes. [00:36:35] Andrew discusses the existence of gems like lol_dba, which suggest potential indexing opportunities, but notes the difficulty in validating those suggestions. Andy mentions other tools like Rails PG Extras and tells us the workshop will demonstrate how to use the ‘explain’ command to evaluate the use and impact if indexes on individual ...
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    44 mins
  • RailsConf 2024 Countdown — Behind the Scenes with Kevin Murphy

    RailsConf 2024 Countdown — Behind the Scenes with Kevin Murphy
    Apr 18 2024
    In this episode of 'Ruby For All', hosts Andrew and Julie welcome guest Kevin Murphy, Software Developer at Pubmark and member of the RailsConf program committee. The discussion kicks off with Andrew and Julie catching up, then transitions into an in-depth conversation about the RailsConf planning process. Kevin and Julie, the Speaker Liaison, share insights into the workings of the program committee, the selection criteria for conference talks, and the challenges and rewards of organizing RailsConf. Additionally, Kevin elaborates on his role in the committee, the theme for this year's conference, and his goals for impact, and Julie looks forward to supporting speakers and managing workshops. The episode emphasizes the importance of volunteer contributions to the success of RailsConf and encourages attendees to express their gratitude to the organizers, and to go check out all the details at RailsConf.org and buy your tickets now! Press download to hear more! [00:00:15] Andrew and Julie catch up, Andrew overslept after finishing a project, Julie was up late watching videos, and Andrew recommends the show “Invincible.”[00:02:22] Kevin introduces himself and explains why he likes working with Ruby on Rails. [00:03:37] Kevin discusses the role of the RailsConf program committee, explains their responsibilities, including reviewing proposals and scheduling talks. [00:05:10] We learn what Kevin looks for in a conference talk proposal, emphasizing relevance to the theme and potential audience interest. Julie shares her perspective on reviewing proposals, considering both her emotional response and broader interests. [00:07:38] Kevin shares his first experience on the committee and discusses the time commitment involved and talks about the fairness of reviewing all proposals at once after the submission deadline. [00:11:03] Julie expresses her difficulty with the proposal reviewing process, suggesting that a grading scale might have been more effective for her. Kevin reflects on the surprises of the reviewing process and the difference between his perceptions and the rankings generated by the review system. [00:12:41] Julie adds that the difficulty in having to reject good talks due to overlapping topics or because they might fit better at another conference like RubyConf,[00:13:09] Andrew asks if the proposers receive feedback on why their talks may be more suited for RubyConf, and Kevin explains that if they ask, Ruby Central will make their best effort to provide it.[00:14:47] What’s been the most rewarding part of this experience for Kevin and Julie? Kevin finds the opportunity to impact the community through the program committee rewarding, and Julie says she’s waiting to see the full impact of her role as Speaker Liaison, which involves making speakers feel supported and pairing them with mentors.[00:16:24] Kevin and Julie both explain how they were invited to join the program committee by Ufuk, who’s a member of the Ruby Central board, and Julie brings up a previous episode with Kevin on conference speaking. [00:17:52] Andrew asks what Kevin and Julie think the hardest part of will be being on the program committee at the conference. Kevin hopes his committee responsibilities won’t impact his conference experience too much, and Julie anticipates the challenge of not having as much personal downtime during the conference due to her responsibilities. [00:19:41] Kevin reflects on the subjective nature of selecting talks and how different perceptions among committee members can affect decisions. He emphasizes that rejected talks are not necessarily of poor quality but may not fit due to other reasons.[00:21:02] Julie inquires about Kevin’s role on the program committee and how he feels so far. His role involves scheduling and organizing accepted talks and workshops, reviewing and giving feedback on rejected proposals, and just being available.[00:22:00] Julie’s role is Speaker Liaison, helping speakers with their needs and feeling special, and helping with scheduling workshops. Kevin clarifies the concept of tracks at conferences and since there aren’t any this year, the goal is to align all talks with the overall theme of building with Rails. Julie mentions a blog post written by Kevin about the absence of tracks at RailsConf.[00:23:28] Kevin shares his aspirations for his impact on RailsConf: ensuring a safe, educational experience for attendees, seeing first-time speakers succeed, and enjoying the mentorship process. Julie describes her motivation for becoming a Speaker Liaison: to provide a supportive experience for speakers. [00:25:03] RailsConf is happening in Detroit, May 7-9. Kevin expresses his excitement for various aspects, including the strong program and meeting friends, and urges everyone to visit RailsConf.org, check the schedule, and get tickets. [00:28:19] Find out where you can follow Kevin online. Panelists:Andrew MasonJulie JGuest:Kevin MurphySponsors:...
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    29 mins

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