@andrewm.codes I just got to the appearance of Gingers in the book. I’m dying.

I’m excited to share that **The Ruby on Rails Podcast is coming back**. I’ve had the privilege of taking over the show, and I’m working to relaunch it with a steady cadence of conversations about the people, projects, ideas, and stories shaping the Rails community today.

Just had my first open-source contribution merged in quite a long time. Thank you @chael.codes for your talk at @blueridgeruby.com. It really did a lot to motivate and guide me through that process.

Around two years ago at RubyConf, after all of the scheduled Lightning Talks were finished, there was some extra time and so the mic was opened up to anyone that wanted to give an ultra-short 60 second talk on a topic.

And one of my other new Ruby friends is @thomascannon.me. Absolutely fabulous talk at the conference, and delightful conversations over lunch about board games, books, and Deep Space 9. Plus Cindy from Confreaks photobombing us.

@chael.codes is one of my new Ruby friends. We’ve been working on the program committee for RubyConf for a little while now, but we finally got to meet in person. And she’s awesome!

Big thank you to @jeremysmith.co and everyone that contributed to @blueridgeruby.com! Such a great conference, and it was so fun meeting other awesome members of the Ruby community!

Finally had a good idea (I hope) for a CFP. It’s been a while. So now I just have to wait and hope…while I write the talk anyways

When was the last time you collaborated in person with maintainers from other Ruby libraries? Hack Spaces at RubyConf 2026 is built for that—cross-library collaboration on the tools powering Ruby. Bring your project. Apply: forms.gle/xvN3bZ3ZzDmj...

I got to hang out with Drew Bragg on the Coding Coders podcast and we talked about a ton of random stuff from personal software to AI workflows and of course a shoutout to @blastoffrails.bsky.social podcast.drbragg.dev/episodes/epi...

The RubyConf CFP closes next week on March 15! Get those submissions in!

Just updated the final speaker lineup on our site. This conference is taking off!

Who in the Ruby community has made a difference in your journey? The Community Leadership Gem Award honors those building safe, inclusive Ruby spaces at the local level. Nominate someone who deserves recognition: airtable.com/appBBx7FkmSp...

Say it three times: Early Bird, Early Bird, Early Bird! RubyConf 2026 tickets manifesting mid-March—limited quantities in the waiting room. It's showtime! Check out rubyconf.org for news & updates!

Life finds a way... to save money! Our Early Bird tickets are about to hatch—but like dinosaur DNA, they're extremely rare. Don't get eaten by FOMO. Limited quantities. Coming soon. Visit RubyConf.org

It was a lot of fun talking with Errol about RailsConf and the first ever Ruby Gala! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Thinking about speaking at RubyConf 2026? Join our virtual Speak at RubyConf Summit with Jason Swett. Connect with the Program Committee, learn this year’s CFP themes, get proposal tips, and ask questions. Register: buff.ly/YKhs3RM

I love the Scholars & Guides Program, and I'm so excited to see it happen every conference!

“Tonight I’m gonna party like it’s 1999…” The Ruby Community Gala will feel like an adult prom meets a community celebration. Share your favorite earworms and song suggestions that bring celebration, nostalgia, joy, and Ruby vibes. We’ll build the playlist from your picks.

Tomorrow's episode of #RemoteRuby comes with merch: rubytshirts.com/products/kis...

Captain’s log, RubyConf 2026. Incoming transmission from the Program Committee: David has joined the bridge crew — reviewing proposals, refining themes, and curating content to boldly serve developers of all levels. Welcome aboard, David Hill🖖

RubyConf 2026 is being reimagined as our flagship, community-curated event. A dedicated program committee is shaping a stellar program with new focus and themes, all with the future of Ruby in mind. CFP submissions are now open. sessionize.com/rubyconf-202...

Our Program Committee shapes the heart of RubyConf — the talks, speakers, and learning experiences. Today we’re introducing another member of the team: Welcome Yechiel Kalmenson (aka Rabbi on Rails)!

1. It was not an accident. 2. It was not a staffer. 3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia. 4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares. 5. His base agrees with him. 6. He will do it again. 7. No one in power will hold him accountable.

AI did not arise out of a real human need. It arose out of billionaires’ agenda that this is what the world needs next so they can be even richer. Everything it does, humans do better, it’s better for them to do. What’s left is that it’s causing people mental crisis, polluting, plagiarizing.

@inazarova.bsky.social and I had a chat about the @sfruby.com! We go deep into venues, marketing, and so many more conference details. Check it out! rubyconferenceproject.com/2026-01-27-i...

We’re introducing the RubyConf 2026 Program Committee, the team shaping this year’s talks and themes. First up: Chris Hough. Las Vegas local and Program Committee member. Reach out for food, activity, and off-Strip recommendations while you’re in town.

Serving on a nonprofit board takes dedication, creativity, leadership, and courage. We are excited to welcome Brandon Weaver, Ran Craycraft, and Jey Flores as our newest board members. We are grateful to have them join us in serving our community! 🎉

@fractaledmind.bsky.social Is HTML UI available online anywhere yet, even as a work-in-progress? Have been reading your posts about it and I'm intrigued.

hey folks, i’m a rails / ruby dev with a bit over 10 years of experience professionally and i was just hit with my second layoff. looking for a new role would love to chat! #rails #ruby.

I just booked Aloft, which is on a cool street a block and a half from the venue, and decently priced.

Just submitted to my 3rd CFP in as many days. Trying not to dwell on any of them too much right now. The pessimist inside my brain says they're not likely to be accepted. But for once it sure is nice to have ideas to even submit, whether they're accepted or not.

I'm always nervous after submitting to a CFP, and in the past day I've submitted to 2 of them. Now I just need to distract myself with something else...work I guess...so I don't think about this too much.

Hey! If you bought your ticket to Blue Ridge Ruby, go add yourself to RubyEvents, so we can all see who's going!

Fun little visualization of my year on Bluesky. I wrote 109 posts and 101 replies, and apparently I love saying "RailsConf"! www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...

@jeremysmith.co Is there a recommended hotel to book at for @blueridgeruby.com ?

Hey, random question, but…what are you doing April 30 and May 1? 👀

RBQ Conf now has its official dates! We’ll gather March 26–27, 2026 at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. Our CFP closes January 7, 2026, so there’s still time to submit a talk. And tickets go on sale next Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Details @ rbqconf.com

Would you like to help shape the RubyConf 2026 program? @rubycentral.org is looking for interested to register through this form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

RBQ Conf is officially cookin’. Our CFP is open, and we’re looking for sponsors who want to support a warm, community-first Ruby gathering in Austin. If you’ve got a meaty idea to share—or want to help bring year one to life—we’d love to hear from you. rbqconf.com

Today is the deadline to submit your application to join the Ruby Central Board. If that's a thing you're interested in doing, get that application submitted quickly!

Announcing the Gem Fellowship, a grant program for improvements to Ruby-related open source projects. https://gem.coop/fellowship/ Want to improve your favorite gem? Submit a proposal, starting next month.

Ruby Central has opened board applications for next year: rubycentral.teamtailor.com/jobs/6723164... I’ll be rolling off the board to have another baby and stuff, so I’d really love if you’d apply and/or share this with anyone who’s interested in being involved.

Marty and I had a great chat with Irina Nazarova about the upcoming SFRuby conference and meetups. www.buzzsprout.com/2509083/epis...

Our 2nd #RailsWorld episode is up! Check out our interview with Amanda Perino (@amandabrooke.bsky.social) from the Rails Foundation, as we discuss everything that goes into putting Rails World together: www.buzzsprout.com/2509083/epis...

Roy Tomeij and Ali Krynitsky joined Marty and I at Rails World to chat about the Ruby community in Europe. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2509083/epis...

New episode of The Ruby Gems podcast is coming Monday morning! It's the first of two episodes we recorded at Rails World. This episode features our conversation with Roy Tomeij and Ali Krynitsky!

Buzzsprout reports that The Ruby Gems podcast just crossed 1,000 downloads, and we're only 5 episodes in! Thanks so much for listening!