Ruby Rogues

The New Era of Rails: Markdown, Offline Mode, and Smarter Dev Tools - RUBY 681

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I sit down to unpack my thoughts on DHH’s RailsWorld keynote and what it means for those of us building modern Rails apps. The...

Keeping Ruby Welcoming: A Conversation We Need to Have - RUBY 680

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I open up about what’s been going on behind the scenes with Ruby Rogues and why you’ve been hearing more solo shows from me ...

Inside the RubyGems Controversy: Transparency, Trust, and the Future of Ruby Central - RUBY 679

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of Ruby Rogues, I’m unpacking one of the biggest stories in the Ruby world right now: the tension between Ruby Central and core...

Distributing Your CLI with Homebrew: Tips from Mike McQuaid - RUBY 678

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ruby Rogues, I sit down with Mike McQuaid, lead maintainer of Homebrew, to talk all about building and distributing CLIs. We dig in...

Indexing the Ruby World with RubyEvents.org - RUBY 677

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, Charles Max Wood here! It’s great to be back behind the mic with Ayush Nawatia for another episode of Ruby Rogues. This time, we’re ...

The Magic of RubyLLM with Carmine Paolino - RUBY 676

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Carmine Paolino — an AI innovator, Ruby enthusiast, and all-around tech wizard. F...

Demystifying the Rails Codebase with Ridhwana Khan - RUBY 675

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey folks, in this week’s episode, I sat down with the incredible Ridhwana Khan — a South African technical writer for the Rails Foundation and le...

How to Optimize Your Rails App Using SQLite - RUBY 674

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ruby Rogues, Charles Max Wood and Ayush Nwatia welcome back guest Stephen Margheim to dive deeper into the evolving world of SQLite...

Why Change Feels Scary—And How to Make It Work for You - RUBY 673

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dove into a topic that’s been on our minds — how to navigate change with purpose instead of fear. Whether it's personal transf...

Joe Masilotti on Hotwire Native Updates, Challenges, and Opportunities - RUBY_672

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ruby Rogues podcast, we dive deep into the world of Hotwire Native with our special guest, Joe Masilotti. Hosted by Charles Max...

Essential Tools, Updates, and Strategies in Rails Eight with Greg Molnar - RUBY_671

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Top End Devs, we dive deep into the realm of security within the Rails ecosystem with our guest, Greg Molnar. Known for his experti...

Rails Developers Survey: Continuous Deployment Trends and Emerging Tools - RUBY 670

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Top End Devs podcast! Today, we have an exciting lineup featuring our host Charles Max Wood and special guests ...

Exploring Tech Choices and Team Dynamics with Jesse Spivak - RUBY 669

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Top End Devs, host David Camira is joined by panelists Luke Stutters and John Epperson, along with special guest Jesse Spivak, a se...

Rules of OOP in Pictures with Ivan Nemytchenko - RUBY 668

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Nemytchenko is a freelancer. He's a speaker and conference organizer. Ivan spoke at RailsConf about abstract object-oriented programming ideas an...

Rails at Super Scale with Kyle d'Oliveira - RUBY 667

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle d'Oliveira (Clio) shares his survival tips for dealing with tens of thousands of commits, massive migrations and the very limits of databases. We...

Evaluating Software Frameworks: Insights with Uncle Bob Martin - RUBY 666

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles and Valentino dive into the complexities of software design decisions with the esteemed guest, Uncle Bob Martin. They explore...

GraphQL Doesn't Need To Be Hell with Dmitry Tsepelev - RUBY 665

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Different doesn’t need to be worse. Dmitry Tsepelev tells us how to make the most of using GraphQL with Rails, the advantages over REST-based API qu...

Sorbet with Ufuk Kayserilioglu - RUBY 664

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ruby Rogues, we talk with Ufuk about how Shopify made the transition to using Sorbet and about the benefits they felt they received...

Black-Belt Debugging with Chelsea Troy - RUBY 663

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ruby Rogues, Chelsea Troy teaches us to hone our debugging skills to a razor-sharp edge. We learn how to actively improve debugging...

Building AI-Powered Applications in Ruby - RUBY 662

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our host Charles Max Wood sits down with co-host Valentino Stoll to dive deep into the cutting-edge tools and strategies in AI development ...

Embracing Human Factors and Rapid Development in Ruby on Rails Systems - RUBY 661

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, they dive deep into the fascinating intersections of system security, rapid development, and the human factors that influence them...

Kamal and Docker: Efficient Application Deployment Strategies - RUBY 660

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, they delve deep into the world of application deployment with our special guest, Josef Stribny, a freelance software engineer and author of "De...

Inertia.js - The Modern Monolith with Jonathan Reinink - RUBY 659

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ruby Rogues, guest Jonathan Reinink joins the Rogues to talk about what Inertia.js is and why Rails developers would want to use it...

Embracing AI Efficiency in Rails Development - RUBY 658

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of AI, technology, and Ruby on Rails with our special guest, Gustavo Valenzuela. Charles and Valen...

Architectures and Microservices with Darren Broemmer - RUBY 657

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Broemmer joins the Rogues to discuss how Ruby on Rails enables a microservices architecture and when it's appropriate to approach your system's...

Practical Observability: Logging, Tracing, and Metrics for Better Debugging - RUBY 656

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Today, they dive deep into the world of observability in programming, particularly within Rails applications, with special guest, John Gallagher. Va...

Secrets Management Best Practices and Tools - RUBY 655

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Valentino are joined by special guest Brian Vallelunga, CEO and co-founder of Doppler, a leading secrets management platform often describ...

Navigating Rails for Front-End Developers: A Comprehensive Guide to Integration and Transition - RUBY 654

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Valentino and Ayush dive deep into the evolving landscape of web frameworks, particularly focusing on Ruby on Rails. Join them as the...

Building Better Ruby Apps: Glimmer's Component Slots and More - RUBY 653

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Valentino dives deep into the world of Ruby development with our special guest, Andy Maleh. They explore innovative advancements in Glimmer DSL...

The Sounds of Silence: Lessons From an API Outage with Paul Zaich - RUBY 652

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Zaich from Checkr tells us about a critical outage that occurred, what caused it and how they tracked down and fixed the issue. The conversation ...

The Hidden Gems of Ruby - RUBY 651

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Valentino Stoll takes us on a tour of the "gems" of features built into the core Ruby language. We explore tips and tricks for using irb that can also...

Cloud Migration, Server Costs, and CDN Challenges - RUBY 650

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chuck, Ayush, and Valentino join Olly Headey as he shares his expansive career journey, from co-founding FreeAgent to navigating the ...

Developing your development - RUBY 649

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mason McLead from software.com shows us the editor-integrated suite of tools that help you become a better developer. We find out what music makes y...

Innovations in Ruby Concurrency: Tips and Tools - RUBY 648

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, they dive deep into the world of Ruby concurrency and explore the nuances of optimizing performance in web applications. Join our Chu...

Achieving High Performance: SQLite, Postgres, and Scalable Ruby Apps - RUBY 647

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of databases and scaling with the Rogues with Ayush, Chuck, and special guest Muhammad Hassan. They ...

Unlocking the Power of Functional Programming and Elm with Richard Feldman - RUBY 646

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Feldman - author of Elm in Action - joins the Rogues to discuss the advantages of Functional Programming and using Elm. Elm is a programming l...

Navigating SQL Data Changes: Tools and Techniques for Data Recovery - RUBY 645

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Valentino is joined by Evgeny Li, a seasoned software developer and founder of Bemi, to delve into the complex world of data recov...

What is a Top 5% Developer? - RUBY 644

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Rogues dive into who are top 5% developers, what they're doing and how to recognize them. They start out discussing how mid-level developers can m...

Leveraging Ruby for Effective Prompt Engineering and AI Solutions - RUBY 643

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 They dive deep into the world of advanced development techniques and tools. In today's episode, Valentino and Scott explore the challenges and break...

Integrating AI in Application Development with Obie Fernandez - RUBY 642

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Obie Fernandez is the Chief Scientist at Olympia. They dive deep into the fascinating world of AI and its transformative impact on music production an...

Leveraging OpenAPI: Creating Effective RESTful API Specifications and Documentation - RUBY 641

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In today's episode, they dive deep into the world of API documentation and best practices with Svyatoslav Kryukov. He is a Backend engineer. He disc...

Mastering API Testing: Using Shoulda Matchers and Super Diff in Ruby - RUBY 640

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Winkler is a Staff Software Engineer, Shared Libraries at MetaMask. This episode blends a diverse range of topics, from casual gaming to innova...

Ruby Evolution with Bridgestone - RUBY 639

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, they delve into the world of Bridgetown - a progressive site generator and full-stack framework powered by Ruby. Ayush shares his jou...

Ruby Reactivity: Navigating Front-end Solutions and Innovations - RUBY 638

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, they dive into a wide range of topics related to application development and the choices developers face when it comes to using third...

Ruby Revelations: Boosting Speed and Efficiency - RUBY 637

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the focus is on the cutting-edge developments in Ruby technology. They delve into the intricacies of high-performance web servers, su...

Ruby in the Browser: Exploring Web Performance, Reactivity, and Front-End Complexity - RUBY 636

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Dutro is the Staff Software Engineer at GitHub. They dive deep into the world of web development and explore the latest trends, challenges, an...

The Life and Death of a Rails App with Olivier Lacan - RUBY 635

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Olivier Lacan joins the panel again. He currently works for Pluralsight. Today they are talking about the spectrum of creating a Rails app, or any app...

Avo: Building Custom Interfaces, Managing Users, and Creating Authorization Systems - RUBY 634

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Marin is the Co-Founder and CTO at SuperStuff.a. He is also the Author of Avo Admin for Ruby on Rails. They delve into the world of Ruby on Rai...

Scaling and Shopify with Kir Shatrov - RUBY 633

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest Kir Shatrov is a production engineer on Shopify based in London, UK. Today, he and the panel are discussing capacity planning. Kir bel...

The Power of Turbo Native with Ayush Newatia - RUBY 632

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ayush Newatia is a Freelance Web Developer. They delve into the world of modern app development, Chuck and Ayush take us on a journey through the intr...

Navigating the Changing Tech Landscape with Fabio Akita - RUBY 631

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into an insightful conversation with Fabio Akita, a prominent figure in the tech industry with a successful YouTube channel dedicated to programm...

Leveraging SQLite in Web Development - RUBY 630

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Margheim is the Head of Engineering at Test IO. They explore the world of web development with a focus on the use of SQLite, a powerful and of...

Building Skills and Connections with Nathan Bellow - RUBY 629

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Bellow is a Ruby software developer at Illuxi. They explore the premium benefits of membership, including exclusive access to Ruby Rogues witho...

Homebrew Unleashed: Diving into the Fast and Efficient Packaging Process - RUBY 628

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike McQuaid is the CTO and cofounder at Workbrew. They dive into the world of Homebrew, an open-source package manager for macOS and Linux. They expl...

Revolutionizing Ruby Deployment with Falcon Web Server and Async Concurrency Framework - RUBY 627

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Samuel Williams is a Ruby Core Committer and the creator of Async & Falcon. They delve deep into the technical intricacies of Falcon, a cutting-ed...

Accelerating Growth: SaaS Frameworks, Mentorship, and Ruby Development - RUBY 626

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles and Valentino delve into a wide array of topics, from time management struggles to the intricacies of building SaaS frameworks within Rails ap...

Ruby Dev Summit - Jason Swett

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood catches up with Jason Swett to discuss the intriguing future of Ruby and his unwavering commitment to the language. The conversation delv...

Ruby Dev Summit - Andy Maleh

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood delves into the latest advancements in the realm of technology and software development. In this episode, he brings you an in-depth explo...

Ruby Dev Summit - Soutaro Matsumoto

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood has the privilege of hearing from Soutaro Matsumoto, a prominent figure in the Ruby community. Soutaro offers an in-depth exploration of ...

Ruby Dev Summit - Jeremy Evans

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood sits down with Jeremy Evans, the author of several well-known Ruby gems, including the SQL gem and the ROTA web framework. Jeremy shares ...

Ruby Dev Summit - Alex Rudall

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles Wood engages in an insightful conversation with Alex Rudall about the evolving role of AI within the Ruby community. They dis...

The Future of the Ruby Programming Language

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood delves into the intricacies of the Ruby programming language, exploring the recent and upcoming advancements. He provides insightful disc...

Ruby Dev Summit - Samuel Williams

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Charles Wood delves into the expertise of Samuel Williams, a prominent Ruby developer hailing from New Zealand. Charles Wood disse...

Ruby Dev Summit - Federico Iachetti

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In today's episode, Charles Wood delves into the future of Ruby, with a keen focus on performance enhancements, parser modifications, and syntax upd...

Ruby Dev Summit - Stephen Margheim

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood explores the resurgence of Ruby and Ruby on Rails in the web development community. Our featured speaker, Stephen Margheim, delves into t...

Ruby Dev Summit - Kinsey Durham Grace

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles Wood presents a thought-provoking interview with Kinsey Durham Grace. The conversation centers around the future of Ruby and ...

Ruby Dev Summit - Amanda Perino

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles Wood delves into the exciting world of Ruby on Rails with Amanda Perino, director of the Ruby on Rails Foundation. Charles an...

The Future of Ruby's Community

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Charles Wood takes an in-depth look at the future of Ruby's community, examining the recent revival of energy at conferences and the resurgence of l...

Ruby Dev Summit - Stefanni Brasil

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles Wood has the pleasure of interviewing Stefanni Brasil, a senior developer at Cloudbot and co-founder of Hexdevs. Stefanni sha...

Ruby Dev Summit - Jason Charnes

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles Wood delves into the world of Ruby on Rails with our esteemed guest, Jason Charnes. The discussion centers on the resurgence ...

Ruby Dev Summit - Greg Molnar

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While Greg Molnar discusses a range of topics related to the future of Ruby and Rails, he primarily focuses on the critical importance of security in ...

Ruby Dev Summit - Elise Shaffer

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles Wood delves into the evolving landscape of Ruby development with an esteemed guest, Elise Shaffer, the host of the Ruby on Ra...

Ruby Dev Summit - Valentino Stoll

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles Wood has the privilege of speaking with Valentino Stoll, a seasoned developer at Doximity, as they explore the nuanced differ...

The Future of Ruby Media and Learning Ruby

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood delves into the future of Ruby's media landscape and learning opportunities within the Ruby community. He shares insights and experiences...

Unveiling the Secure Fusion: Ractors, Native Extensions, and Efficiency in Ruby Projects - RUBY 625

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marc-André Cournoyer is the founder and president and Code Monkey at Coded Inc. They explore the intricate details of Ruby and its integration with v...

Ruby Dev Summit - Joe Masilotti

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood and Joe Masilotti delve into the intricate world of Ruby, static site generators, and mobile app development. Joe shares valuable insight...

Ruby Dev Summit - Sebastian Wilgosz

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles explores the nuanced future of Ruby with the insightful Sebastian Wilgosz. They navigate the challenges faced by junior devel...

Ruby Dev Summit - Rich Steinmetz

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charles Wood engages in an insightful discussion with Rich Steinmetz, focusing on the future of Ruby and Rails development, as well a...

Ruby Dev Summit - Yuta Saito

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode delves into the intricate realm of WebAssembly with, Yuta Saito, a Ruby core committer. Yuta shares valuable insights into the Ruby We...

Ruby Dev Summit - Amir Rajan

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amir Rajan is the CEO at DragonRuby LLP. In today's episode, Charles Wood have the privilege of speaking with Amir Rajan, the developer behind DragonR...

Ruby Dev Summit - Elia Schito

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood and Elia Schito delve deep into the future of the Ruby programming language. In this insightful discussion, Elia Schito, an influential I...

The Future of the Ruby Platforms

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode of Top End Devs, where Charles Wood delves into the thought-provoking insights shared at the Ruby Dev Summit. Today, he take...

Mastering Ruby Version Managers - RUBY EXTRA 6

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood dives into the world of Ruby version managers. He explores the challenges of managing different versions of Ruby for various projects and...

Managing Gem Dependencies - RUBY EXTRA 5

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood dives into a tool that can save you a lot of time and effort when working with Ruby projects. He talks about Pessimize, a gem that helps ...

Unpacking the Ruby Just-In-Time (JIT) Compiler - RUBY EXTRA 4

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood dives into the performance attributes of JIT in the Ruby virtual machine, discussing its evolution from Ruby 3.0 to the latest features i...

Navigating Real-Time Application Development - RUBY 624

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alec Larsen is a staff engineer at Procore. They dive into a rich discussion about the evolution of the Ruby on Rails framework and its integration wi...

Examining GoodJob, SolidQ, and More - RUBY 623

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Sheldon is a professional software developer and the author of GoodJob. They delve into the evolution of GoodJob, a background job library for Ru...

Insider's Look at Ruby Conferences and Engagement Opportunities - RUBY EXTRA 3

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Wood dives into the vibrant Ruby community, upcoming conferences, and tips for anyone interested in speaking at these events. He talks about t...

Mastering App Deployment with Kamal - Ruby Extra 2

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Max Wood shares his experience using Kamal to deploy apps. He highlights the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of Kamal compared to other depl...

Exploring the Future: What's Ahead for Ruby and Ruby Dev Summit - Ruby Extra 1

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Max Wood dives into the world of Ruby as we explore the future of the language and its exciting developments. From the Ruby Dev Summit to the ...

Flipper Cloud and the Future of Feature Flags - RUBY 622

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Nunemaker works at Box Out Sports and Fewer & Faster (creators of Flipper Cloud) as a programmer and owner. They do a deep dive into the intr...

Powering Rails Applications with Postgres - RUBY 621

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Atkinson is a software engineer, PostgreSQL specialist, and author. They delve deep into the world of database management and development. The...

Unveiling Open-Source Ruby Projects - RUBY 620

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Matsyburka is a Ruby developer and the mind behind DocuSeal. They delve into the world of Ruby development, with a special focus on different ope...

Unraveling Ruby's AI Journey with Alex Rudall - RUBY 619

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Rudall is the creator of the ruby-openai gem. They explore the latest developments in the world of technology. They dive into the fascinating ...

Turbo 8 Unpacked: Cutting-Edge Features, Open Source Wins - RUBY 618

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jorge Manrubia is the lead programmer at 37signals. They delve into the world of Turbo 8, a front-end library aimed at enhancing user experience and r...

Understanding Framework Flexibility - RUBY 617

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Doubrovkine is the principal engineer at Amazon Web Services. They dive deep into the world of APIs, frameworks, and open-source contributions....

Elevating Rails Development: Insights into Turbo Native with Joe Masilotti - RUBY 616

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Masilotti is the Turbo Native guy. The conversation revolves around Turbo Native, iOS and Android app development, and the use of Rails to build m...

Enhancing Ruby on Rails with Hotwire: Turbo, Stimulus, and Strata for Efficiency - RUBY 615

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yaroslav Shmarov is a senior Ruby on Rails engineer. They explore all things Ruby on Rails and hot topics in the tech world. They delve into the intri...

How To Recession Proof Your Job - BONUS

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get the Black Friday/Cyber Monday "Double Your Productivity by 5pm Today" DealCoupon Code: "THRIVE" for a GIANT discountAre you looking at all the lay...

Building Honey Badger with Ben Curtis - RUBY 614

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Curtis is the co-founder of Honeybadger Industries. They dive into the world of Honey Badger. From its humble origins as a side project to becomin...