Andy Croll
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Back on the writing horse, in time for Xmas. except_on for validations
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Chad Fowler
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The Death and Rebirth of Programming
Programming didn't die all at once. There was no single moment, no dramatic obsolescence event. Instead, something quieter happened: the core constraint that shaped software for seventy years dissolved. Writing code stopped being the hard part.
https://aicoding.leaflet.pub/3malrv6poy22a
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Could not be more deserved. Hooray for
@marcoroth.dev
rubyonrails.org/2025/12/17/...
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Congrats Marco Roth: 2025 Rails Luminary
We are stoked to share that the Rails Core team has announced Marco Roth as the 2025 Rails Luminary.
https://rubyonrails.org/2025/12/17/marco-roth-2025-rails-luminary
11 days ago
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If you wanted to have loved one buy you a t-shirt because âyouâre impossible to buy forâ today is your last day to get it for Xmas.
rubytshirts.com
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Ruby T-shirts
Matz is nice, and so are these excellent shirts. Ships worldwide.
https://rubytshirts.com/
14 days ago
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I made some lovely Ruby loving foxes on a t-shirt in tribute to the long lost _why.
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_why the foxes
What a racket. With love to Ruby's missing spirit animal. ⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) ⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) ⢠Pre-shrunk fabric ⢠Side-seamed construction ⢠Shoulder-to-shoulder taping ⢠Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US Discla
https://rubytshirts.com/products/_why-the-foxes
21 days ago
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Mike Dalessio
23 days ago
It's finally happening. I'm going to Brighton Ruby next June!
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Brighton Ruby 2026
The single day, single track Ruby conference for folks who like to go to the seaside, learn things and hang out with fellow Rubyists.
https://ti.to/goodscary/brightonruby-2026
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Or did the Joker ask the question first?
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Why So Serious
Fundementally a bunch of jokers. ⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) ⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) ⢠Pre-shrunk fabric ⢠Side-seamed construction ⢠Shoulder-to-shoulder taping ⢠Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US Disclaimer: The fabric is sligh
https://rubytshirts.com/products/why-so-serious
24 days ago
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Logan Roy said it best about the Rubyists
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Not Serious Rubyists
I love you ruby people. But.⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)⢠Pre-shrunk fabric⢠Side-seamed construction⢠Shoulder-to-shoulder taping⢠Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the USDisclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer a
https://rubytshirts.com/products/not-serious-rubyists
24 days ago
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Aaron Patterson
25 days ago
GitHub was the answer to "what if sourceforge didn't suck?" I'm kind of worried we're getting a new sourceforge đ˘
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So I watched 2001: A Space Odyssey (again) last week. Stately, yes. Bananas, yes. Visually inspiring, also yes. So. T-shirts. Three of them.
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And this equally applies to conference talks. You need a story and not just release notes.
www.joanwestenberg.com/p/why-stori...
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Why Stories Make You Smarter Than Self-Help Books
The Smartest People You Know Still Read Novels
https://www.joanwestenberg.com/p/why-stories-make-you-smarter-than-self-help-books
about 2 months ago
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In the words of the wise monkey Rafiki from the Lion King.
brightonruby.com
2 months ago
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Drew Bragg
3 months ago
It's scary getting up on stage. Especially when some guy in a sparkly jacket is throwing crazy ruby at you. Being able to give some prizes at the end is the least I can do. Big thanks to our prize sponsors:
@honeybadger.io
@judoscale.com
@joemasilotti.com
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If I put together a 2/3day Rails-oriented, indie business/small team technical leader MICRO-conference for early/mid-Jan in the UK countryside⌠would that sound interesting? Everyone brings one strong opinion and one problem and we take it in turns to help each other out.
3 months ago
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Drew Bragg
3 months ago
The game show works best when I have great contestants and I had some GREAT contestants this time. They brought the energy and the fun!
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They'll be there for you.
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Ruby Friend
They'll be there for you. When the CI starts to fail. ⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) ⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) ⢠Pre-shrunk fabric ⢠Side-seamed construction ⢠Shoulder-to-shoulder taping ⢠Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US This produ
https://rubytshirts.com/products/ruby-friend
3 months ago
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Valerie Woolard
3 months ago
Freedom, another member of the Ruby Central Board, wrote this post, but it closely aligns with my feelings and experiences as well.
apiguy.substack.com/p/a-board-me...
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A board member's perspective of the RubyGems controversy
What a week it's been as a Ruby Central Board Member.
https://apiguy.substack.com/p/a-board-members-perspective-of-the?utm_medium=ios
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Itâll be missed. Because it was so carefully curated. We do these things out of love.
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3 months ago
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Hurt Me Plenty
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Hurt Me Plenty
This t-shirt is shareware. This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. ⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) ⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) ⢠Pre-shrunk fabric â˘
https://rubytshirts.com/products/hurt-me-plenty
3 months ago
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Hurt Me Plenty
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Hurt Me Plenty
This t-shirt is shareware. This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. ⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) ⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) ⢠Pre-shrunk fabric â˘
https://rubytshirts.com/products/hurt-me-plenty
3 months ago
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Moved house. After three brutal days of boxes itâs a new (birthday) walk to work along the seafront. Brighton is an excellent (albeit windy) city, I encourage all my friends to move here.
4 months ago
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Radan
4 months ago
Here's Rails World 2025 from a first time speaker perspective:
radanskoric.com/news/rails-w...
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Rails World 2025 from a first time speaker perspective
Last time I was in Amsterdam I was 17 and it was a different kind of trip.
https://radanskoric.com/news/rails-world-from-first-time-speaker-perspective?utm_source=bsky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rails-world-from-first-time-speaker-perspective
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parolkar (đ¸đŹ)
4 months ago
Thank you for what you do for Ruby (the language) and the community at large. Waiting to see ZJIT in stable versions soon!
@andycroll.bsky.social
@tenderlove.dev
(thank u for the punch lines)
@ufuk.dev
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Some quick reflections on
#RailsWorld
from the Rails Foundation. In short. I had a nice time. And I made some nineties-era web buttons on the way home.
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Rails World 2025
Reflections on the third Rails World in Amsterdam
https://andycroll.com/ruby/rails-world-2025/
4 months ago
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So. Good.
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4 months ago
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Can recommend the embassy at
#RailsWorld
courtesy of
@avohq.io
4 months ago
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Alright Rails World (& Amsterdam) here I come. And all by train, what a treat.
4 months ago
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Ruby Central
4 months ago
At
#RailsConf
25, we got to catch up with
@amandabrooke.bsky.social
, Executive Director of the Rails Foundation, and chat about: ⨠Her role & career journey â¨
#RailsWorld
2025 ⨠Working together to make the Ruby on Rails ecosystem better! ⨠And more...
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RailsConf 2025: Amanda Perino of the Rails Foundation Discusses Growing the Ecosystem ⨠Together â¨
We got to catch up with Amanda Perino, Executive Director of the Rails Foundation, on the ground at RailsConf 2025! Highlights include: ⨠Amandaâs first impressions of the final RailsConf inâŚ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNeC4NV1KvQ
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Good stuff from Robby on âthe dashboard problemâ
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4 months ago
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If you're going to Rails World and want to wear an excellent human-being-designed, Ruby-themed t-shirt, you probably want to order soon at
rubytshirts.com/collections...
. There's also some fun movie and gaming t-shirts on there too, if that's your bag.
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Ruby
Matz is nice, and so are these excellent shirts. Ships worldwide.
https://rubytshirts.com/collections/ruby
4 months ago
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What's the current "best place to get stickers done" in the UK?
4 months ago
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Rosa
4 months ago
Today is a good day to remember that the lovely
@andycroll.bsky.social
gave the
@brightonruby.com
speakers some chocolate as a gift from an indie maker called Ruby Hue, from Bristol
www.rubyhue.co.uk
, and it was one of the best chocolates I've ever had! (I got the "48% brown butter & tonka" bar) đđ
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Ruby Hue
https://www.rubyhue.co.uk/
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Would love to apply but am moving house the week before⌠maybe you should try? Yes you. Of course you can do it.
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5 months ago
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Any âthrough hikingâ backpack recommendations? Will be carrying food, tent sleeping bag etc.
5 months ago
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The purple one.
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Cube Controller
The controller for the lunchbox console. ⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) ⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) ⢠Pre-shrunk fabric ⢠Side-seamed construction ⢠Shoulder-to-shoulder taping ⢠Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US This product is made es
https://rubytshirts.com/products/cube-controller
5 months ago
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Blastoff Rails
5 months ago
When you ask anyone about organizing a conference in the Ruby or Rails space
@andycroll.bsky.social
's name eventually comes up. His annual conference,
@brightonruby.com
, is something to aspire to. I could have spent hours on this call. Thank you Andy!
rubyconferenceproject.com/2025-07-04-i...
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Interview: Andy Croll (Organizer)
Organizer of Brighton Ruby
https://rubyconferenceproject.com/2025-07-04-interview-andy-croll
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An official seal of quality
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Official Seal of Quality
An official seal of quality from the Eighties. ⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) ⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) ⢠Pre-shrunk fabric ⢠Side-seamed construction ⢠Shoulder-to-shoulder taping ⢠Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US This product is m
https://rubytshirts.com/products/official-seal-of-quality
5 months ago
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Irina Nazarova
5 months ago
âĄď¸ We launched the general âĄď¸ ticket saleâĄď¸ for the San Francisco Ruby Conference on November 19-20! Get yours at
lu.ma/sfrubyconf2025
The full program is live on
sfruby.com/speakers
and it is đĽexceptionalđĽ. Friends, help us share the message!
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Adrian Marin
5 months ago
Two weeks ago, at the last RailsConf I brought an "I am Friendly" swag item to put up for auction. A certain "Mike W" won it and never got to meet or thank him in person. So help me find "Mike W" somewhere online so I can say "Thank you" đŤś
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jamie
6 months ago
Continuing the trend of old, wizened developer writing about that hot, new AI thing and what it might mean for the software industry:
jamie.ideasasylum.com/2025/07/01/y...
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Youâre all CTO now
Welcome to your new role. I hope youâll be happy here đ
https://jamie.ideasasylum.com/2025/07/01/you're-all-cto-now
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Chris
6 months ago
I don't tend to write but since I've been adding to my site slowly I thought I'd write a little something about
#brightonruby
run by
@andycroll.bsky.social
christopherfagg.me/blog/brighto...
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Hire more juniors, for ***** sake
https://christopherfagg.me/blog/brighton_ruby_2025
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Someone is typing.
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Someone is typing
And you wait. And wait. ⢠100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) ⢠Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) ⢠Pre-shrunk fabric ⢠Side-seamed construction ⢠Shoulder-to-shoulder taping ⢠Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US This product is made especially for you
https://rubytshirts.com/products/someone-is-typing
6 months ago
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Marco is an absolute âmachine for goodâ in the Open Source Ruby community. Canât wait to try this out.
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6 months ago
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Rosa
6 months ago
Ahhh
#brightonruby
was epic! I had the best time! - I went on stage to talk about theoretical computer science and people didnât hate it! (or if they did, they havenât told me đ) - I listened to really incredible speakers with amazing talks. The quality was mind blowing 𤯠- laughed so much and âŚ
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Sarah Knight
6 months ago
Another lovely and inspiring Brighton Ruby! Interesting talks as always. I also enjoyed the minimalist lanyard approach. Very quick and environmentally friendly!
#BrightonRuby
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Chris Lowis
6 months ago
Really lovely and restorative day and a bit in Brighton for
#brightonruby
. Thank you
@andycroll
for putting on a fantastic event and giving me the excuse to come and catch up with some old ruby friends.
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Ronan Limon Duparcmeur
6 months ago
#brightonruby
is really one of the best ways to experience the awesomeness of the Ruby community. I mean, how often can you spend an evening chatting about Japanese girls metal bands, devops, kouign amann and management in a single evening?
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Ian Bradbury
6 months ago
Personal Brighton Ruby outcomes. đEnergy levels, massively heightened. đInterest in Accessibility, re-ignited. đBook by Raymond Smullyan, ordered. đNumber of people Iâm following on socials, increased.
#brightonruby
#ruby
#rails
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Justin MalÄiÄ
6 months ago
Went to my first Ruby conference and
#brightonruby
is really great, predictably great people, can definitely recommend! Plus an inspired talk on some logic puzzles by
@rosa.codes
which gave me such fond memories of formal linguistics. Also that I should read the Agda book I have!
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âMiddle-aged man wearing shades indoorsâ-level cool.
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