Writing Ruby, Just Not in English
Explore writing Ruby in non-English languages, enhancing accessibility and offering new perspectives. Learn about tools for creating language variants, enabling programming in Spanish, Portuguese, and more.
RubyGems.org MFA - The Past, Present and Future
Explore RubyGems.org's Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) journey, its crucial role in preventing account takeovers, and future developments to enhance security for Ruby developers.
This Old App
Discover parallels between home renovation and app upgrades, exploring planning, scheduling, and execution stages to gain valuable insights for modernizing legacy software.
Ruby Archaeology - Forgotten Web Frameworks
Explore forgotten Ruby web frameworks from the 2000s, examining their features, ideas, and potential for revival in modern web development.
I'm in Love with Mermaid
Discover Mermaid, a markdown-compatible graphing tool for easy diagram creation in GitHub. Learn to enhance your documentation with visually appealing and maintainable diagrams.
Looking Into Peephole Optimizations
Explore Ruby VM's peephole optimizations: how they work, their impact on bytecode execution, and their effect on runtime performance. No prior bytecode experience needed.
Analyzing an Analyzer - A Dive into How RuboCop Works
Explore RuboCop's internals: Learn how this popular Ruby tool analyzes and auto-corrects code, diving into its mechanisms for linting, security checks, and style enforcement.
Staff Engineer - Here Be Dragons
Demystifying the role of Staff Engineer: leadership beyond management, challenges, and opportunities in this uncharted territory of software engineering careers.
The Power of 'No'
Discover strategies for setting boundaries, overcoming FOMO, and confidently saying 'no' to preserve your peace of mind, especially valuable for people of color in professional settings.
Working Together - Pairing as Senior and Junior Developers
Discover effective strategies for junior developers to maximize learning and growth when pairing with senior mentors, fostering skill development and problem-solving abilities.
In Defense of Ruby Metaprogramming
Explore Ruby's metaprogramming: when to use it, which features to leverage, and how to implement it safely. Learn to harness Ruby's flexibility for powerful and enjoyable coding.
We Need Someone Technical on the Call
Strategies for technical professionals to excel in client calls, empowering teams and managing time effectively while delivering value and advancing career opportunities.
Building Native GUI Apps in Ruby
Discover how to create cross-platform desktop apps with native GUI using Ruby and Glimmer DSL for LibUI. Learn lightweight syntax, data-binding, and advanced features for efficient development.
Ruby Lambdas
Explore Ruby lambdas to write cleaner, simpler, and more flexible code. Learn functional design patterns and discover how lambdas enhance software development beyond traditional object-oriented approaches.
Change the Climate Before Changing the Weather
Explore strategies for initiating positive change in workplace systems, starting with small-scale improvements that can lead to broader organizational shifts.
From Beginner to Expert, and Back Again
Explore the concept of "beginner's mind" in software development, drawing insights from aviation and geology to foster open-mindedness and continuous learning.
Discover Machine Learning in Ruby
Explore machine learning in Ruby using Andrew Kane's gems, focusing on computer vision neural networks for processing images and videos with satisfying visual feedback.
Declare Victory with Class Macros
Explore metaprogramming in Ruby, from attr_reader to custom class macros, to simplify code and improve readability. Learn techniques for declarative programming and effective use of metaprogramming.
Ruby’s Core Gem
Exploring the potential of reimplementing Ruby's core library as a gem, discussing performance, readability, and other benefits of writing core functionality in Ruby itself.
Start a Ruby Internship
Learn to create a successful Ruby internship program that benefits both interns and senior developers. Gain insights on planning, implementation, and management approval for immediate productivity.
Simulated Annealing - The Most Metal Algorithm Ever
Explore simulated annealing, a metallurgy-inspired algorithm for near-optimal solutions in constrained optimization problems, and learn to implement it using the Annealing gem in Ruby.