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The Ruby on Rails Podcast

David Hill
Ruby On Rails
Ruby
Railsconf
Software Development
Ruby Community
Rubyconf
Ruby Central
Burnout
Community Building
Rubyconf 2023
Backend Accessibility
Sqlite
Postgres
Mentorship
Tech Industry
Workplace Well-Being
Documentation
Open Source Contributions
Hotwire Native
Open Source Software

The Ruby on Rails Podcast, a weekly conversation about Ruby on Rails, open source software, and the programming profession. Edited by Redrum Creative.

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Latest Episodes

What does the future of Ruby and Rails look like as AI begins to fundamentally change how software gets built?

Recorded at Rails World, David sits down with longtime Rails community member Obie Fernandez to talk about the rapid rise of agentic devel... more

David is joined by Javier Cervantes, co-creator of the Ruby User Forum, to discuss the origins of the project and the need for a persistent gathering place for the Ruby community. After returning to Ruby following several years working with other tec... more

Chris Oliver and Collin Jilbert join David for a candid conversation about the changing economics of building products for the Ruby on Rails community in the age of AI.

Chris traces the history of GoRails from its beginnings as an attempt to fill th... more

Jeremy Smith returns to the podcast ahead of Rails World to talk about his upcoming presentation, Practical Hotwire: Turbo and Stimulus on the Ground.

Jeremy shares how years of working with Hotwire in real Rails applications led him to identify a d... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Oliver
GoRails founder, Rails educator
GoRails
Episode: Episode 552: Hatchbox and GoRails in the age of AI with Chris Oliver and Collin Jilbert
Collin Jilbert
Co-founder of GoRails, Jumpstart, and Hatchbox
GoRails
Episode: Episode 552: Hatchbox and GoRails in the age of AI with Chris Oliver and Collin Jilbert
Jim Remsik
From Flagrant, involved with XORuby and conference site work for Ruby Central
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Episode: Episode 550: XORuby with Jim Remsik
Anton Tkachov
Co-organizer of Chicago Ruby Meetup
Chicago Ruby
Episode: Episode 549: ChicagoRuby with Anton Tkachov and Michelle Yuen
Michelle Yuen
Co-MC for Rails World, Chicago Ruby community member
Chicago Ruby
Episode: Episode 549: ChicagoRuby with Anton Tkachov and Michelle Yuen
Andy Andrea
Speaker and collaborator focusing on schema-based tooling
Rails Conf / Ruby community
Episode: Episode 548: MCP + Generators with Andy Andrea and Rachael Wright-Munn
Andy Kroll
Brighton Ruby organizer and Rails veteran
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Episode: Episode 547: Special Guest Andy Croll
Amanda Perino
Director of the Rails Foundation
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Episode: Episode 546: Gearing up for Rails World, with Amanda Perino
Neha Abraham
Rails-focused developer at Power Home Remodeling
Power Home Remodeling
Episode: Episode 545: Post RubyConf conversation with Neha Abraham

Host

David Hill
Host of The Ruby on Rails Podcast; frequent interviewer and conference commentator with broad involvement across the Rails community.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Has potential

    But I didn’t get very far in. When I heard her say that she used she her pronouns I knew she was a sheep and promptly unsubscribed. Bye bye. You might be smart but you can’t keep your politics out of software development.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    elikl02
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I recently discovered Ruby on Rails and have been consistently impress by the wealth of knowledge and insights shared in each episode. I truly learn something every time I tune in. Highly recommend tuning in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic Show

    Brittany is one of the best podcast hosts. She asks wonderful questions and brings out the best in her guests. Funny, insightful, and enlightening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Druby27
    United States4 years ago
  • Love the in-depth technical convos

    I just finished listening to a couple of episodes. I decided to subscribe after consistently listening to the guests who seemed more like “day-to-day” and less celebrity-like rockstar programmers who actually implemented the smaller but still significant solutions they talk about.

    I like the technical depth the host asks the questions and give the guests enough time to expand on the details as much as they need without pressuring then to wrap up or give a bite sized response.

    I can relate to t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gumatias1988
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast, but maybe running out of steam.

    Podcast Addict
    Conor
    6 years ago

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Hosts are deeply technical and bring practical depth to Rails topics.
Sound quality and speaking pace are generally strong, with high listener engagement and actionable insights.
Podcasts are praised for technical depth and helpful guidance for developers and organizers.
Guests come from diverse Rails and conference backgrounds, fostering a rich community perspective.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 550: XORuby with Jim Remsik
Q: What changes have you implemented at Flagrant to adapt to AI advancements?
Fluent adaptation included shifting to a balanced development/design focus, embracing AI thoughtfully, and offering a skills marketplace to help clients and developers navigate AI-enabled workflows while maintaining a human-centered approach.
Episode 550: XORuby with Jim Remsik
Q: How do you gauge the success of XORuby beyond attendance and revenue?
Success is measured by the creation of local communities, the ability for attendees to connect with people in their city, and the overall impact—like attendees finding friends, making professional connections, and feeling included in the Ruby ecosystem.
Episode 550: XORuby with Jim Remsik
Q: What was the inspiration behind XORuby and how is the second year going?
The inspiration came from fixing and improving conference websites for Ruby Central, then expanding into a more accessible and de-risked in-person format. The second year is going well, with lessons from last year guiding improvements like affordability, scheduling, and focusing on community experience.
Episode 551: Practical Hotwire with Jeremy Smith
Q: Do you have any particular hot takes about how you should or shouldn't use pieces of Hotwire?
I favor relying primarily on Turbo Streams in most cases, avoiding Frames except for a single use case where Frames are uniquely beneficial; this reflects a pragmatic, experience-based approach to Hotwire usage.
Episode 551: Practical Hotwire with Jeremy Smith
Q: OK, so the topic for your talk is stimulus and turbo hot wire, right?
Yes, the talk is Practical Hotwire, a tour through Stimulus, Turbo, and Native, with a focus on real-world patterns, pitfalls, and how to present these ideas on an official conference stage.

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What is The Ruby on Rails Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Ruby on Rails, open source tooling, and the broader programming ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on conference culture, community-building, and practical technical patterns. Episodes frequently explore Rails, Hyper-scale tooling and data practices, event planning and execution, and the evolving role of AI and modern workflows in development. A notable strength is the balance between hands-on architectural discussion, real-world conference logistics, and personal journeys of engineers and organizers, often highlighting how communities sustain collaboration and knowledge sharing. This blend makes it particularly appealing to Rails developers, open source contributors, and tech organizers looking for actionable insights an... more

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