We’re thrilled to announce our first RubyConf 2026 keynote: Dave Thomas (@pragdave). Author of the PickAxe book, creator of rdoc and ri, and one of Ruby’s earliest champions. Expect insight, honesty, and a little entertainment. More updates: rubyconf.org

We told you it was coming.😏 Early Bird tickets for RubyConf are LIVE right now in LIMITED quantities. We see you~ Get your tickets here! ti.to/rubyconf/rub...

The Speak at RubyConf Summit is tomorrow. If you are thinking about submitting a CFP proposal, you do not want to miss this. Hear directly from the Program Committee, hosted by Jason Swett. Register before tomorrow: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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

If you're still thinking the #Ruby ecosystem is slowing down, this new edition of @shortrubynews will change you mind. This edition is sponsored by @undercover_ci - "the Ruby coverage toolkit ready for the vibe coding era" Here are some highlights from the newsletter:

What kind of talks do you want to see at RubyConf 2026?

Had a great time hanging out with @jasonswett.bsky.social earlier this year. Thanks for having me, Jason! www.codewithjason.com/podcast/1788...

I'm re-listening to this...Joel and I should be in jail for how thoroughly we killed and buried the popular but woefully misguided refrain "duplication is cheaper than the wrong abstraction".

This episode was recorded about six months ago, so you can travel back to a happier time in this conversation I had with @jasonswett.bsky.social on his podcast. overcast.fm/+AAsAoIDFGZg

Did you know Sin City Ruby is happening April 10-11? Featuring: Dave Thomas (@pragdave.bsky.social), Irinia Nazarova (@inazarova.bsky.social), Chris Oliver (@excid3.com), Prarthana Shiva, Alan Ridlehoover @alan.codegardener.com, Drew Bragg (@drbragg.dev), Jason Charnes & more! www.sincityruby.com

We're adding an illustrious new speaker to the Sin City Ruby lineup: Dave Thomas (@pragdave.bsky.social), perhaps best known as the co-author of The Pragmatic Programmer, will be our keynote speaker! Sin City Ruby takes place April 10 & 11 in Las Vegas.

Come hang with me at Sin City Ruby in April! We're giving away a free ticket INCLUDING HOTEL!! You just need to get yourself there. 😁 @jasonswett.bsky.social puts on an amazing show (so I've heard), and Judoscale is excited to be a sponsor. Details here: judoscale.com/blog/sin-cit...

I'm a big fan of @jasonswett.bsky.social's work - he publishes loads of great resources and is an all around nice guy. I attended one of his twice-weekly zoom meetups earlier and it was great! He live-coded a new feature for his SaturnCI tool. You should join one! www.codewithjason.com/meetup/