The Many Faces of Struct Tags
Explore innovative uses of Go struct tags beyond JSON/XML, including ORM, validation, middleware, and CLI options. Discover practical and creative applications of this underutilized feature.
Code Generation for the Sake of Consistency
Explore code generation techniques for maintaining consistency in growing Go projects, covering implementation, behavior, and documentation accuracy without relying on large-scale frameworks.
Mentorship Panel
Gain insights on building effective mentor-mentee relationships from experienced developers. Learn practical tips, benefits, and strategies for successful mentorship in software development.
The End of Legacy Code
Explore the concept of Eternal Onboarding to transform your perspective on legacy code, eliminating fear and frustration while embracing curiosity and documentation.
Rails on Ruby - How Ruby Makes Rails Great
Explore how Ruby's flexibility and metaprogramming empower Rails, enhancing its API and developer experience. Learn to leverage these features in your own Rails applications for increased functionality and efficiency.
Teaching Capybara Testing - An Illustrated Adventure
Illustrated adventure exploring end-to-end testing with Capybara, covering basics and enlightening developers on the importance of comprehensive testing beyond unit tests.
A Custom Design Pattern for Building Dynamic ActiveRecord Queries
Explore a custom design pattern for creating efficient, flexible, and readable ActiveRecord queries in Rails applications using query objects and builders.
Functional Programming for Fun and Profit
Discover how functional programming concepts can enhance your Ruby projects, offering powerful mental models and tools to improve your applications without diving into complex terminology.
A Brewer’s Guide to Filtering out Complexity and Churn
Explore strategies to manage complexity and extensibility in software development, drawing parallels between coffee machines and code architecture for more maintainable systems.
Empathetic Pair Programming with Nonviolent Communication
Explore nonviolent communication techniques to enhance pair programming, fostering deep listening and collaboration for more joyful and fulfilling coding experiences.
Here Be Dragons - The Hidden Gems of Tech Debt
Discover tools to identify and prioritize unmaintainable code, improve code quality, and tackle technical debt effectively in your Ruby projects.
The Success of Ruby on Rails
Explore Ruby on Rails' success, governance, and contribution opportunities. Learn strategies for convincing leadership to invest in Rails and understand its long-term value for organizations.
O-1, O-n and O-
Learn to identify and fix common performance issues in your code using OpenTelemetry tools, and implement automated performance testing for long-term optimization.
Meditations on Software
Explore software development's impact on well-being, addressing burnout, imposter syndrome, and workplace challenges. Learn strategies for maintaining passion and purpose in tech careers.
Git Your PR Accepted - Rebase Your Changes Like a Pro
Learn to craft clean, understandable Git commit histories using rebase techniques. Improve your open-source contributions and make code reviews easier for maintainers and future developers.
Open the Gate a Little - Strategies to Protect and Share Data
Strategies for balancing data protection and sharing in software development, focusing on HIPAA compliance, data anonymization techniques, and secure access methods.
Profiling to Make Your Rails App Faster
Learn to identify and optimize slow code in Rails apps using profiling tools and best practices for improved performance.
Why I'm Closing Your GitHub Issue
Learn effective strategies for managing open-source projects, handling GitHub issues, and avoiding burnout. Discover how to prioritize your time and maintain motivation while contributing to the community.
ViewComponents in the Real World
Explore scaling ViewComponents in Rails, from implementation to open-sourcing, and learn about building reusable, testable view components for large-scale applications.
Junior Devs are the Solution to Many of Your Problems
Discover how early-career software developers can bring unique value to your team. Learn strategies for identifying and leveraging their potential to solve key problems and drive performance.
How to Teach Your Code to Describe Its Own Architecture
Automatically generate up-to-date architecture docs and diagrams from code, improving developer productivity and code quality through better understanding.