Teaching Domain Specific Languages in Scala
Explore Scala's suitability for Domain Specific Language development, covering functional modeling, parser combinators, metaprogramming, and practical implementation in Visual Studio Code using Scala.js.
Screaming Zombies and Other Tales - Race Condition Woes
Explore race conditions in concurrent systems through real-world stories, including the "Screaming Zombies" bug. Gain insights on building robust systems and analyzing potential vulnerabilities.
The State of Ruby 3 Typing
Exploring RBS in Ruby 3: A new feature supporting type checker development. Learn about its implementation, benefits for gem developers, and how to prepare your gems for RBS compatibility.
What Poetry Workshops Teach Us about Code Review
Explore how poetry workshop techniques can enhance code review, fostering better communication, team cohesion, and more effective software development practices.
Self-Care on Rails
Discover how Rails apps helped children cope during the pandemic, offering insights into tech-driven solutions for challenging times.
The Rising Storm of Ethics in Open Source
Exploring the ethical challenges in open source software and potential solutions, including procrastination, assimilation, or revolution, as the community faces a critical juncture.
The Cost of Data
Explore the physical impact of data storage and creation, examining the challenges and advancements in data centers, and learn how our code affects the real world.
Can I Break This - Writing Resilient Save Methods
Discover techniques for writing resilient save operations, preventing data loss and dropped messages. Learn to spot and prevent subtle race conditions in your code.
Debug.gem - Ruby's New Debug Functionality
Explore Ruby's new debug.gem: fastest debugger, remote debugging, VSCode integration, and advanced features for efficient development and troubleshooting.
Enjoy Ruby Programming in IDE and TypeProf
Explore TypeProf's potential to enhance Ruby development in IDEs, offering modern features like error reporting and refactoring without type annotations. Learn about the prototype and future plans.
Engineering at Root
Discover how Root is revolutionizing car insurance using technology to measure driving behavior, offering fairer rates, and building innovative software to power their mission.
Hello, Computer - Writing Ruby with Voice Recognition
Explore voice-controlled coding with Talon, a tool for developers facing repetitive stress injuries. Learn commands, tips, and accessibility features for hands-free Ruby programming.
How to Stop Breaking Other People's Things
Learn strategies to identify and mitigate breaking changes in APIs, help consumers build resilient integrations, and safely release updates while minimizing disruptions to dependent software.
The Intro to Abstraction I Wish I'd Received
Explore the concept of abstraction in software development, its importance, and strategies for identifying and improving abstractions in your code.
Rswag - Automated API Documentation
Discover how Rswag automates REST API documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency between docs and endpoints, making APIs more accessible to engineers.
Parallel Testing with Ractors - Putting CPUs to Work
Explore parallel testing with Ractors in Ruby 3, comparing strategies and building a test framework from scratch. Learn advantages and limitations of Ractors for test parallelization.
Why Did We Rewrite Our Main Product Four Times
Scaling an appointment reminder system: challenges, iterations, and lessons learned from rewriting a product four times to handle millions of weekly notifications.
Improving CVAR Performance in Ruby 3.1
Explore class variable inheritance, performance issues, and optimization in Ruby 3.1. Learn about cache design, benchmarking, and the impact on real-world applications.
Black Swan Events in Open Source - That Time We Broke the Internet
Explore unexpected events in open source history, their impact on technology, and lessons learned for future ecosystem resilience and sustainability.
All Comments Must Be Haiku! Custom Linting with RuboCop
Customize RuboCop to enforce unique coding standards, including haiku comments. Learn linting basics, abstract syntax trees, and powerful custom tooling for code quality.
How GitHub Uses Linters
Discover GitHub's strategies for maintaining code quality using linters in a rapidly growing Ruby codebase, ensuring best practices and efficient code reviews.