Friendly Show Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:30:12 -0400 https://friendly.show en © 2026 Friendly Show yes e9156a18-42e3-5944-908c-1a10d95f0264 Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov episodic false Yaro and Adrian are online and conference buddies that enjoy speaking about development, tech, SaaS, and product development.

Let's be friends!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) ruby,conference,rails,saas,indiehacker Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov https://storage.buzzsprout.com/emcrrkzc406g55nu4xjzs0fr0q8k?.jpg Friendly Show https://friendly.show Adrian Marin Yaroslav Shmarov Why Developers Resist Paying For Tools Why Developers Resist Paying For Tools Ever wonder why “I can build it in a weekend” becomes months of maintenance debt? We sit down with TypeSense CEO Jason Bosco.

We get honest about developer psychology. Yes, you can build it—but not the years of nuance: typotolerance, geo search, semantic relevance, faceting, and the thousand edge cases you only learn from a large, vocal user base. We talk through when it’s smart to build (their custom observability agent for cost and resource constraints) and when buying is the rational choice. The rule of thumb: tie every build decision to a clear customer benefit, not ego or the thrill of coding.

Pricing myths take center stage. The $1 app era and VC-subsidized SaaS taught us to expect “free,” until it disappears or goes enterprise. Jason argues for honest unit economics: no free hosted tier that hides real costs, and a revenue model that survives contact with reality. We also dig into funding: why VC can be great for moonshots but misaligned for dev tools that need decades of stability, and how bootstrapping, indie capital, and revenue-based financing can keep product and user incentives aligned.

If you’re building a dev tool, you’ll hear battle-tested tactics: shorten time-to-value, consider open sourcing for trust and feedback, cultivate true fans before monetization, and charge where the pain really is—often around hosting and ops, not code. If you’re buying, you’ll get a clearer lens for evaluating risk, longevity, and the “insurance” you’re actually purchasing. Subscribe, share with a founder friend, and tell us: what’s your current build vs buy dilemma?

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Ever wonder why “I can build it in a weekend” becomes months of maintenance debt? We sit down with TypeSense CEO Jason Bosco.

We get honest about developer psychology. Yes, you can build it—but not the years of nuance: typotolerance, geo search, semantic relevance, faceting, and the thousand edge cases you only learn from a large, vocal user base. We talk through when it’s smart to build (their custom observability agent for cost and resource constraints) and when buying is the rational choice. The rule of thumb: tie every build decision to a clear customer benefit, not ego or the thrill of coding.

Pricing myths take center stage. The $1 app era and VC-subsidized SaaS taught us to expect “free,” until it disappears or goes enterprise. Jason argues for honest unit economics: no free hosted tier that hides real costs, and a revenue model that survives contact with reality. We also dig into funding: why VC can be great for moonshots but misaligned for dev tools that need decades of stability, and how bootstrapping, indie capital, and revenue-based financing can keep product and user incentives aligned.

If you’re building a dev tool, you’ll hear battle-tested tactics: shorten time-to-value, consider open sourcing for trust and feedback, cultivate true fans before monetization, and charge where the pain really is—often around hosting and ops, not code. If you’re buying, you’ll get a clearer lens for evaluating risk, longevity, and the “insurance” you’re actually purchasing. Subscribe, share with a founder friend, and tell us: what’s your current build vs buy dilemma?

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-18067490 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0200 3682 full false How a playful “passport” united three Ruby conferences and sparked a new way to connect the community How a playful “passport” united three Ruby conferences and sparked a new way to connect the community Summary

In this engaging conversation, Adrian and Amanda discuss the evolution of Ruby events, particularly focusing on Railsworld and the innovative Ruby Passport initiative. They explore the challenges and successes of organizing community events, the importance of creating memorable experiences, and the collaborative spirit that drives the Ruby community. The discussion also touches on future plans for the Ruby Passport and the impact of community engagement on event success.


Takeaways

The Ruby Passport was developed to enhance attendee experience at events.
Community engagement is crucial for the success of Ruby events.
Event organizers can implement the Ruby Passport with minimal resources.
Creating memorable experiences at events fosters deeper connections.
The Ruby Passport aims to connect various Ruby events globally.
Details in event planning can significantly enhance attendee enjoyment.
Taking breaks from organizing events can lead to better focus and quality.
The Ruby community is enthusiastic and willing to participate in fun initiatives.
Future events will continue to evolve based on community feedback.


You can find more information about the passport on https://therubypassport.com and https://x.com/therubypassport.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Railsworld and Community Events
02:56 The Ruby Passport: Concept and Development
06:01 Design and Features of the Ruby Passport
09:02 Integrating the Passport with Ruby Events
12:03 Event Organizer Insights and Implementation
14:48 Sponsorship and Community Engagement
21:56 Enhancing the Event Experience
22:40 The Embassy Experience: A Unique Setup
24:58 Designing the Experience: Attention to Detail
27:52 Community Engagement: The Role of Attendees
30:41 Future Plans: Looking Ahead to Next Events
36:01 Reflections on Friendly: Taking a Break
40:29 The Importance of Community: Building Connections

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Summary

In this engaging conversation, Adrian and Amanda discuss the evolution of Ruby events, particularly focusing on Railsworld and the innovative Ruby Passport initiative. They explore the challenges and successes of organizing community events, the importance of creating memorable experiences, and the collaborative spirit that drives the Ruby community. The discussion also touches on future plans for the Ruby Passport and the impact of community engagement on event success.


Takeaways

The Ruby Passport was developed to enhance attendee experience at events.
Community engagement is crucial for the success of Ruby events.
Event organizers can implement the Ruby Passport with minimal resources.
Creating memorable experiences at events fosters deeper connections.
The Ruby Passport aims to connect various Ruby events globally.
Details in event planning can significantly enhance attendee enjoyment.
Taking breaks from organizing events can lead to better focus and quality.
The Ruby community is enthusiastic and willing to participate in fun initiatives.
Future events will continue to evolve based on community feedback.


You can find more information about the passport on https://therubypassport.com and https://x.com/therubypassport.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Railsworld and Community Events
02:56 The Ruby Passport: Concept and Development
06:01 Design and Features of the Ruby Passport
09:02 Integrating the Passport with Ruby Events
12:03 Event Organizer Insights and Implementation
14:48 Sponsorship and Community Engagement
21:56 Enhancing the Event Experience
22:40 The Embassy Experience: A Unique Setup
24:58 Designing the Experience: Attention to Detail
27:52 Community Engagement: The Role of Attendees
30:41 Future Plans: Looking Ahead to Next Events
36:01 Reflections on Friendly: Taking a Break
40:29 The Importance of Community: Building Connections

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-17988336 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0200 2591 full false Rails World 2025 Ruby Passport - Adrian Marin and Adrien Poly Rails World 2025 Ruby Passport - Adrian Marin and Adrien Poly At the Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, Avo creator Adrian Marin and Plume CTO Adrien Poly announced a new initiative - physical Ruby passports to track your conference attendances

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> At the Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, Avo creator Adrian Marin and Plume CTO Adrien Poly announced a new initiative - physical Ruby passports to track your conference attendances

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-17804374 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200 997 bonus false Exploring the Rails World 2025 talks. FriendlyRB and EURUKO Exploring the Rails World 2025 talks. FriendlyRB and EURUKO Hey folks! 
It’s Yaro here, and in this episode, Adrian and I are super pumped to chat about the upcoming Ruby triathlon and the conferences we’re super excited about: Rails World, Friendly RB, EURUKO. 

We dive into the agendas, shout out the awesome keynote speakers, and get into the juicy stuff like Rails 8 updates and performance tweaks. 

We also talk about why the community vibe and networking are so key, plus the killer lineup of speakers you’ll get to meet. 

This episode’s your perfect warm-up for an epic conference season. Tune in!

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Hey folks! 
It’s Yaro here, and in this episode, Adrian and I are super pumped to chat about the upcoming Ruby triathlon and the conferences we’re super excited about: Rails World, Friendly RB, EURUKO. 

We dive into the agendas, shout out the awesome keynote speakers, and get into the juicy stuff like Rails 8 updates and performance tweaks. 

We also talk about why the community vibe and networking are so key, plus the killer lineup of speakers you’ll get to meet. 

This episode’s your perfect warm-up for an epic conference season. Tune in!

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-17691108 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0200 2937 4 1 full false The real cost of small Ruby conference organizing: Success stories and financial risks The real cost of small Ruby conference organizing: Success stories and financial risks In this special crossover episode, hosts from The Friendly Show, Indie Rails, and Code with Jason come together to share the unvarnished truth about organizing Ruby conferences.

Adrian (Friendly RB), Jeremy (Blue Ridge Ruby), and Jason (Sin City Ruby) open up about their journeys from conference attendees to organizers, revealing the financial realities, emotional highs and lows, and unexpected challenges of creating memorable experiences for the Ruby community.

What You'll Learn:

  • How much it really costs to start a conference (spoiler: more than you think)
  • Why hotel blocks can financially destroy small conference organizers
  • The 250+ hours of work that goes into organizing a single event
  • How COVID changed the conference landscape and created opportunities
  • Why some conferences intentionally don't record videos
  • The difference between building sustainable events vs. one-time experiences
  • Real stories of both financial losses and life-changing community connections

Key Topics Covered:

  • Conference economics and budgeting strategies
  • Venue selection and negotiation pitfalls
  • Marketing and ticket sales challenges
  • The psychology of conference organizing addiction
  • Alternative event formats (like Jeremy's "Ruby on Trails" backpacking trip)
  • Sponsorship vs. ticket revenue strategies
  • When to stop and why trilogy endings matter

Whether you're considering organizing your first conference, curious about the business side of community events, or just want to understand what goes into creating those magical conference experiences, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the real work behind Ruby's regional conference scene.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> In this special crossover episode, hosts from The Friendly Show, Indie Rails, and Code with Jason come together to share the unvarnished truth about organizing Ruby conferences.

Adrian (Friendly RB), Jeremy (Blue Ridge Ruby), and Jason (Sin City Ruby) open up about their journeys from conference attendees to organizers, revealing the financial realities, emotional highs and lows, and unexpected challenges of creating memorable experiences for the Ruby community.

What You'll Learn:

  • How much it really costs to start a conference (spoiler: more than you think)
  • Why hotel blocks can financially destroy small conference organizers
  • The 250+ hours of work that goes into organizing a single event
  • How COVID changed the conference landscape and created opportunities
  • Why some conferences intentionally don't record videos
  • The difference between building sustainable events vs. one-time experiences
  • Real stories of both financial losses and life-changing community connections

Key Topics Covered:

  • Conference economics and budgeting strategies
  • Venue selection and negotiation pitfalls
  • Marketing and ticket sales challenges
  • The psychology of conference organizing addiction
  • Alternative event formats (like Jeremy's "Ruby on Trails" backpacking trip)
  • Sponsorship vs. ticket revenue strategies
  • When to stop and why trilogy endings matter

Whether you're considering organizing your first conference, curious about the business side of community events, or just want to understand what goes into creating those magical conference experiences, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the real work behind Ruby's regional conference scene.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-17219988 Mon, 26 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200 5639 full false Adrian & Yaro: Christmas Classics, AI coding, SuperRails & AVO updates 🎄 Unwrapping 2024! Adrian & Yaro: Christmas Classics, AI coding, SuperRails & AVO updates 🎄 Unwrapping 2024! DEAR FRIENDS
MERRY CHRISTMAS
THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING. 
THANKS FOR BEING WITH US. 
WE LOVE YOU!
- Adrian & Yaro

This episode highlights the blend of coding, family, and festive reflections as we discuss personal milestones and the role of AI in development. We talk about the importance of community, the challenges of learning to code, and our plans for AVO and SuperRails in the New Year. 

• Enjoying holiday movies and traditions 
• Reflecting on errors in coding tutorials and real-world impact 
• Exploring the influence of AI on coding skills 
• Sharing personal and professional triumphs of 2024 
• Discussing community bonds through coding conferences 
• Highlighting exciting developments for AVO and SuperRails 

Merry Christmas, everyone! We wish you a fantastic holiday season and a prosperous New Year filled with new coding adventures.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> DEAR FRIENDS
MERRY CHRISTMAS
THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING. 
THANKS FOR BEING WITH US. 
WE LOVE YOU!
- Adrian & Yaro

This episode highlights the blend of coding, family, and festive reflections as we discuss personal milestones and the role of AI in development. We talk about the importance of community, the challenges of learning to code, and our plans for AVO and SuperRails in the New Year. 

• Enjoying holiday movies and traditions 
• Reflecting on errors in coding tutorials and real-world impact 
• Exploring the influence of AI on coding skills 
• Sharing personal and professional triumphs of 2024 
• Discussing community bonds through coding conferences 
• Highlighting exciting developments for AVO and SuperRails 

Merry Christmas, everyone! We wish you a fantastic holiday season and a prosperous New Year filled with new coding adventures.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-16315043 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0100 2244 3 9 full false Wes Oudshoorn - AppSignal's Stroopwafel Adventures 🇳🇱 Sprinkled with Community Love! Wes Oudshoorn - AppSignal's Stroopwafel Adventures 🇳🇱 Sprinkled with Community Love! Ever wondered how a simple Dutch treat became a beloved symbol in the Ruby and Rails community? Join us as we chat with Wes Oudshoorn, co-founder of AppSignal, who shares the delightful story of sending stroopwafels to conferences and customers since 2013. From nearly 500 kilograms of sweet goodness shipped this year alone to our serendipitous meeting in Thailand at Bangkok RB, Wes takes us through AppSignal’s journey of blending tech, community, and stroopwafels. We also dive into the core mission of AppSignal—providing developer-friendly application performance monitoring—and the logistical challenges of shipping these treats internationally. Plus, we get a taste of the vibrant Rails World 2024 atmosphere in Toronto and the fun activities at the AppSignal booth, including a Dutch game called schulen.

In this exciting episode, we also explore the latest innovations at AppSignal, such as the introduction of the Check-ins feature for monitoring Chrome jobs and continuous processes. Wes underscores the importance of customer feedback in driving continuous improvements, with a target of enhancing the product by 10% each month. The dynamic conference setting is captured, showcasing how attendees’ ideas and feedback play a pivotal role in shaping the product. We highlight AppSignal's dedication to supporting the Ruby and Rails community through event sponsorships, demonstrating how even small contributions can significantly impact the community's growth and success. Join us for a compelling conversation that intertwines technology, community spirit, and a shared love for stroopwafels.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Ever wondered how a simple Dutch treat became a beloved symbol in the Ruby and Rails community? Join us as we chat with Wes Oudshoorn, co-founder of AppSignal, who shares the delightful story of sending stroopwafels to conferences and customers since 2013. From nearly 500 kilograms of sweet goodness shipped this year alone to our serendipitous meeting in Thailand at Bangkok RB, Wes takes us through AppSignal’s journey of blending tech, community, and stroopwafels. We also dive into the core mission of AppSignal—providing developer-friendly application performance monitoring—and the logistical challenges of shipping these treats internationally. Plus, we get a taste of the vibrant Rails World 2024 atmosphere in Toronto and the fun activities at the AppSignal booth, including a Dutch game called schulen.

In this exciting episode, we also explore the latest innovations at AppSignal, such as the introduction of the Check-ins feature for monitoring Chrome jobs and continuous processes. Wes underscores the importance of customer feedback in driving continuous improvements, with a target of enhancing the product by 10% each month. The dynamic conference setting is captured, showcasing how attendees’ ideas and feedback play a pivotal role in shaping the product. We highlight AppSignal's dedication to supporting the Ruby and Rails community through event sponsorships, demonstrating how even small contributions can significantly impact the community's growth and success. Join us for a compelling conversation that intertwines technology, community spirit, and a shared love for stroopwafels.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-15833201 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100 765 3 8 full false Friendly Show November 2024. Black Friday deals, SupeRails PRO, Hotwire Native, Office Hours Friendly Show November 2024. Black Friday deals, SupeRails PRO, Hotwire Native, Office Hours After a busy conference season Yaro & Adrian take the time to talk about ongoing projects.

AVO Black Friday deal: https://avohq.io/deals
SupeRails Black Friday deal: https://superails.com/deals

0:00 Conferences
1:49 Avo Guest Blogposts
4:07 Rails 8
8:38 Avo Registration Flow
13:16 Avo Office Hours
15:25 SupeRails Office Hours?
16:47 SupeRails PRO
19:10 Hotwire Native
24:15 Moneygun
28:50 Avo Directory App, Avo Demo websites
32:00 Black Friday
34:00 Yaro is available 🦄

Join us as we explore the vibrant world of tech events through the eyes of Yarrow and Adrian. After an electrifying series of conferences, they’re ready to share stories of community connections, memorable encounters, and future plans, including a much-anticipated appearance at the Ruby Banitsa Conference in Bulgaria. Hear about their collaboration with guest author Exekiel, who brings fresh insights on tools like Active Storage and meta tags, and reminisce with them about meeting a favorite gem developer at the Rails World Conference.

The episode takes an exciting turn as we tackle improvements in user registration flow and engagement. Hear firsthand how overcoming the initial hurdles with Devise led to a groundbreaking approach to user experience, far removed from the frustration of magic login links. Discover the crucial role clear communication plays in fostering strong user relationships, and how sharing behind-the-scenes insights builds a welcoming community. We promise you’ll come away with a new perspective on creating frictionless registration processes and the power of open dialogue with users.

As we steer into the realm of modern app development, the potential of Hotwire Native and multi-tenancy applications unfolds. Get ready to rethink mobile app creation, with Hotwire Native paving the way for Rails developers to venture into app development without needing deep expertise in Swift. Listen closely as we reveal the journey of developing a mobile app for a FinTech platform and the nuances of managing multi-tenancy with tools like Money Gun. With Black Friday on the horizon, discover creative strategies for promotions and exciting personal projects. As we wrap up, there’s a sense of anticipation for new adventures and future conferences, leaving you inspired and ready to explore new opportunities in the Rails community.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> After a busy conference season Yaro & Adrian take the time to talk about ongoing projects.

AVO Black Friday deal: https://avohq.io/deals
SupeRails Black Friday deal: https://superails.com/deals

0:00 Conferences
1:49 Avo Guest Blogposts
4:07 Rails 8
8:38 Avo Registration Flow
13:16 Avo Office Hours
15:25 SupeRails Office Hours?
16:47 SupeRails PRO
19:10 Hotwire Native
24:15 Moneygun
28:50 Avo Directory App, Avo Demo websites
32:00 Black Friday
34:00 Yaro is available 🦄

Join us as we explore the vibrant world of tech events through the eyes of Yarrow and Adrian. After an electrifying series of conferences, they’re ready to share stories of community connections, memorable encounters, and future plans, including a much-anticipated appearance at the Ruby Banitsa Conference in Bulgaria. Hear about their collaboration with guest author Exekiel, who brings fresh insights on tools like Active Storage and meta tags, and reminisce with them about meeting a favorite gem developer at the Rails World Conference.

The episode takes an exciting turn as we tackle improvements in user registration flow and engagement. Hear firsthand how overcoming the initial hurdles with Devise led to a groundbreaking approach to user experience, far removed from the frustration of magic login links. Discover the crucial role clear communication plays in fostering strong user relationships, and how sharing behind-the-scenes insights builds a welcoming community. We promise you’ll come away with a new perspective on creating frictionless registration processes and the power of open dialogue with users.

As we steer into the realm of modern app development, the potential of Hotwire Native and multi-tenancy applications unfolds. Get ready to rethink mobile app creation, with Hotwire Native paving the way for Rails developers to venture into app development without needing deep expertise in Swift. Listen closely as we reveal the journey of developing a mobile app for a FinTech platform and the nuances of managing multi-tenancy with tools like Money Gun. With Black Friday on the horizon, discover creative strategies for promotions and exciting personal projects. As we wrap up, there’s a sense of anticipation for new adventures and future conferences, leaving you inspired and ready to explore new opportunities in the Rails community.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-16128030 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0100 2181 3 7 full false Celebrating Rails World 2024 with Tom Rossi from Buzzsprout. Rails conventions Celebrating Rails World 2024 with Tom Rossi from Buzzsprout. Rails conventions Tom Rossi runs HigherPixels and Buzzsprout - the best podcasting app.
We actually use Buzzsprout for this podcast!
Buzzsprout has a very professional podcasting booth at Rails World. We are recording this episode from there!
Buzzsprout also recently launched a mobile app using Hotwire/Turbo Native!

Ever wondered how a tech company thrives by prioritizing teachability over experience? Higher Pixels' commitment to Ruby on Rails reveals the magic behind their rapid and successful app development. Learn about their trust in Rails conventions and their exciting adoption of Hotwire Native, which led to a seamless, native-feeling mobile app in just nine months. We also explore the dynamic partnership between designers and developers, akin to architects and engineers, pushing each other toward better product outcomes. Join us as we celebrate the exceptional organization of the Rails World conference, making it feel like a festival and leaving us eagerly anticipating next year's potential venues—Berlin or Spain, anyone?

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Tom Rossi runs HigherPixels and Buzzsprout - the best podcasting app.
We actually use Buzzsprout for this podcast!
Buzzsprout has a very professional podcasting booth at Rails World. We are recording this episode from there!
Buzzsprout also recently launched a mobile app using Hotwire/Turbo Native!

Ever wondered how a tech company thrives by prioritizing teachability over experience? Higher Pixels' commitment to Ruby on Rails reveals the magic behind their rapid and successful app development. Learn about their trust in Rails conventions and their exciting adoption of Hotwire Native, which led to a seamless, native-feeling mobile app in just nine months. We also explore the dynamic partnership between designers and developers, akin to architects and engineers, pushing each other toward better product outcomes. Join us as we celebrate the exceptional organization of the Rails World conference, making it feel like a festival and leaving us eagerly anticipating next year's potential venues—Berlin or Spain, anyone?

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-15833193 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100 1090 3 6 full false Andrew Culver: BulletTrain, ClickFunnels & Family Adventures 🚀 Live from Rails World 2024! Andrew Culver: BulletTrain, ClickFunnels & Family Adventures 🚀 Live from Rails World 2024! What if you could transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with just a few strategic moves?

Join us as we sit down with Andrew Culver, Chief Product Architect and Chief of Staff at ClickFunnels, during Rails World 2024 in Toronto 🇨🇦

Discover the inspiring journey of how Andrew transitioned from creating and eventually selling Churn Buster, to developing an open-source SaaS boilerplate, Bullet Train, which paved his path to becoming a key figure in the Ruby on Rails community.

Not only does Andrew discuss his impressive career trajectory, but he also shares the personal side of his life, balancing his professional responsibilities with family adventures around the globe. 

We (Yaro & Adrian) first met Andrew Culver at Rails SaaS in Athens 🇬🇷
Andrew has an amazing positive energy aura, one of the friendliest and most inspiring people in the community!

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> What if you could transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with just a few strategic moves?

Join us as we sit down with Andrew Culver, Chief Product Architect and Chief of Staff at ClickFunnels, during Rails World 2024 in Toronto 🇨🇦

Discover the inspiring journey of how Andrew transitioned from creating and eventually selling Churn Buster, to developing an open-source SaaS boilerplate, Bullet Train, which paved his path to becoming a key figure in the Ruby on Rails community.

Not only does Andrew discuss his impressive career trajectory, but he also shares the personal side of his life, balancing his professional responsibilities with family adventures around the globe. 

We (Yaro & Adrian) first met Andrew Culver at Rails SaaS in Athens 🇬🇷
Andrew has an amazing positive energy aura, one of the friendliest and most inspiring people in the community!

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-15948049 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0200 988 3 5 full false Cirdes Henrique, Tropical on Rails 2025 organizer. Live from Rails World 2024 Cirdes Henrique, Tropical on Rails 2025 organizer. Live from Rails World 2024 Cirdes Henrique (@cirdesh) is the organiser of Tropical RB in Brazil 🇧🇷🌴

This year Adrian visited the first edition of the conference where met Cirdes and gave a talk. From the moment they met, Adrien knew Cirdes has that FRIENDLY DNA!

Anyway

What happens when a beachside tech gathering moves to the bustling urban landscape of São Paulo? Join us as we sit down with the dynamic Cirdes, co-host of Tropical on Rails, live from Rails World 2024 in Toronto. We share the electric atmosphere of the event and discuss how Tropical on Rails has not only survived but thrived in its new urban setting. Cirdes sheds light on the transformative journey that has invigorated the Brazilian Rails community, from local meetups to shining a spotlight on emerging junior developers and dedicated community organizers. Inspired by our Friendly Show, Cirdes hints at a future brimming with inclusive and captivating conference experiences.

Moving to a new city can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing. On this episode, we dive deep into the host's personal journey from New York to an unfamiliar city, sharing the poignant struggles of homesickness and the mental fatigue of adjusting to a new environment. We explore the emotional toll of engaging with large groups and express heartfelt gratitude to community stalwarts like Cirdes, whose work on initiatives like TropicalRB and RBUI keeps the tech community vibrant and forward-looking. Join us for an intimate and inspiring discussion on the power of community and the resilience needed to thrive in new surroundings.

Visit Tropical 2025: https://www.tropicalonrails.com/

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Cirdes Henrique (@cirdesh) is the organiser of Tropical RB in Brazil 🇧🇷🌴

This year Adrian visited the first edition of the conference where met Cirdes and gave a talk. From the moment they met, Adrien knew Cirdes has that FRIENDLY DNA!

Anyway

What happens when a beachside tech gathering moves to the bustling urban landscape of São Paulo? Join us as we sit down with the dynamic Cirdes, co-host of Tropical on Rails, live from Rails World 2024 in Toronto. We share the electric atmosphere of the event and discuss how Tropical on Rails has not only survived but thrived in its new urban setting. Cirdes sheds light on the transformative journey that has invigorated the Brazilian Rails community, from local meetups to shining a spotlight on emerging junior developers and dedicated community organizers. Inspired by our Friendly Show, Cirdes hints at a future brimming with inclusive and captivating conference experiences.

Moving to a new city can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing. On this episode, we dive deep into the host's personal journey from New York to an unfamiliar city, sharing the poignant struggles of homesickness and the mental fatigue of adjusting to a new environment. We explore the emotional toll of engaging with large groups and express heartfelt gratitude to community stalwarts like Cirdes, whose work on initiatives like TropicalRB and RBUI keeps the tech community vibrant and forward-looking. Join us for an intimate and inspiring discussion on the power of community and the resilience needed to thrive in new surroundings.

Visit Tropical 2025: https://www.tropicalonrails.com/

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-15833203 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200 942 3 4 full false Caleb Porzio: Crafting Open Source Dreams and Financial Freedom with Flux 🚀 Caleb Porzio: Crafting Open Source Dreams and Financial Freedom with Flux 🚀 Discover the inspiring journey of Caleb Porzio, a pivotal figure in open source innovation, as he reveals the secrets to balancing a career fuelled by passion and financial stability.

Transitioning from a conventional full-time job to a flourishing career centered around open source projects, Caleb underscores the significance of financial readiness and the autonomy that freelancing affords.

His journey sheds light on how this path may be more attainable for younger individuals, who often have fewer commitments.

Caleb's strategy of intertwining free open source tools with paid projects not only ensures sustainability but also fosters continuous innovation.

Tune in to learn more about his latest project, Flux, and how he maintains a healthy balance between supporting the open source community and commercial pursuits.

Caleb also shares his ambitious vision for 2025, focusing on enhancing current endeavors and venturing into new territories within the open source realm.

With plans to expand and refine Flux, he aims to push the boundaries of its capabilities, while also contemplating a new iteration of Livewire with core improvements.

Caleb is also considering the development of an open-source library for front-end elements, targeting the non-React ecosystem.

His commitment to both advancing existing projects and exploring fresh opportunities offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of open-source tools. 

Join us to explore Caleb's strategic approach to innovation and his unwavering dedication to the community that supports him.

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]]> Discover the inspiring journey of Caleb Porzio, a pivotal figure in open source innovation, as he reveals the secrets to balancing a career fuelled by passion and financial stability.

Transitioning from a conventional full-time job to a flourishing career centered around open source projects, Caleb underscores the significance of financial readiness and the autonomy that freelancing affords.

His journey sheds light on how this path may be more attainable for younger individuals, who often have fewer commitments.

Caleb's strategy of intertwining free open source tools with paid projects not only ensures sustainability but also fosters continuous innovation.

Tune in to learn more about his latest project, Flux, and how he maintains a healthy balance between supporting the open source community and commercial pursuits.

Caleb also shares his ambitious vision for 2025, focusing on enhancing current endeavors and venturing into new territories within the open source realm.

With plans to expand and refine Flux, he aims to push the boundaries of its capabilities, while also contemplating a new iteration of Livewire with core improvements.

Caleb is also considering the development of an open-source library for front-end elements, targeting the non-React ecosystem.

His commitment to both advancing existing projects and exploring fresh opportunities offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of open-source tools. 

Join us to explore Caleb's strategic approach to innovation and his unwavering dedication to the community that supports him.

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-15865595 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0200 692 3 3 full false Live from Rails World 2024! Featuring Jess Brown, Drew Bragg and Jeremy Smith Live from Rails World 2024! Featuring Jess Brown, Drew Bragg and Jeremy Smith We meet with the hosts of "Indie Rails" & "Code and the Coding Coders who Code it" in the Rails World podcast booth to share our emotions about the conference & what's coming in Rails 8

What happens when the best minds in the Rails and PHP communities come together? You get an unforgettable live recording at Rails World, Day 2! We're joined by Jeremy and Jess from Indie Rails, Drew Bragg from Code and the Coding Coders who Code It, and Adrian and Yaro from The Friendly Show to celebrate the groundbreaking announcement of authentication in Rails 8. Feel the festival-like energy as we navigate the thrilling dilemma of choosing between insightful talks and vibrant hallway networking, giving special shout-outs to DHH's keynote and Justin Searls touching farewell.

Wondering which deployment tools are making waves in the Rails community? We've got you covered! Listen as we reminisce about the evolution from Capistrano to modern solutions like Kamal and Hatchbox while expressing our enduring love for Heroku. We brainstorm the future of deployment, discussing the need for a beginner-friendly Rails playground and the exciting potential of default Progressive Web App (PWA) support in Rails 8. Our conversation takes an intriguing turn as we compare deployment paths with Laravel, spotlighting the tools and strategies that cater to diverse developer needs.

Ever thought about how technology could simplify bike rentals and save on data roaming costs? We explore this and more, imagining how a PWA or Rails-based system could revolutionize user experiences. Plus, don't miss our anticipation for Rails 8.1's features like Active Record Search and service worker enhancements, with a sneak peek at what Rails 9 has in store. Join us as we wrap up our lively discussion and look forward to catching Eileen's keynote, promising you a blend of insightful tech talk and community vibes that you won't want to miss.

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]]> We meet with the hosts of "Indie Rails" & "Code and the Coding Coders who Code it" in the Rails World podcast booth to share our emotions about the conference & what's coming in Rails 8

What happens when the best minds in the Rails and PHP communities come together? You get an unforgettable live recording at Rails World, Day 2! We're joined by Jeremy and Jess from Indie Rails, Drew Bragg from Code and the Coding Coders who Code It, and Adrian and Yaro from The Friendly Show to celebrate the groundbreaking announcement of authentication in Rails 8. Feel the festival-like energy as we navigate the thrilling dilemma of choosing between insightful talks and vibrant hallway networking, giving special shout-outs to DHH's keynote and Justin Searls touching farewell.

Wondering which deployment tools are making waves in the Rails community? We've got you covered! Listen as we reminisce about the evolution from Capistrano to modern solutions like Kamal and Hatchbox while expressing our enduring love for Heroku. We brainstorm the future of deployment, discussing the need for a beginner-friendly Rails playground and the exciting potential of default Progressive Web App (PWA) support in Rails 8. Our conversation takes an intriguing turn as we compare deployment paths with Laravel, spotlighting the tools and strategies that cater to diverse developer needs.

Ever thought about how technology could simplify bike rentals and save on data roaming costs? We explore this and more, imagining how a PWA or Rails-based system could revolutionize user experiences. Plus, don't miss our anticipation for Rails 8.1's features like Active Record Search and service worker enhancements, with a sneak peek at what Rails 9 has in store. Join us as we wrap up our lively discussion and look forward to catching Eileen's keynote, promising you a blend of insightful tech talk and community vibes that you won't want to miss.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-15833325 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0200 1769 3 2 full false Taylor Otwell: How Rails inspired Laravel 🚀 Live from Rails World 2024! Taylor Otwell: How Rails inspired Laravel 🚀 Live from Rails World 2024! Ever wondered how one of the most popular PHP frameworks came to be? We've got you covered with an exclusive conversation with Taylor Otwell, the mastermind behind Laravel, recorded live at Rails World 2024. Taylor takes us on a fascinating journey from Laravel’s early days, inspired heavily by Rails, to its unique path with game-changing innovations like InertiaJS and Laravel Livewire. We discuss the evolution of Laravel's ORM, routing systems, and its impressive event-based system, job queues, and real-time functionalities. Taylor also shares his excitement about Rails 8's innovative approach to using databases by default, a philosophy mirrored in Laravel 11. This episode is packed with insights that highlight the mutual inspirations and differences between Laravel and Rails, all aimed at enhancing developer productivity and ease of use.

But that's not all—Taylor gives us an exciting glimpse into the future of Laravel. He shares his anticipation for Laracon Australia in Brisbane, where a groundbreaking new product will be unveiled. We also get the scoop on the highly awaited release of Laravel Cloud, expected to roll out later this year or early next year. Looking ahead to 2025, Taylor teases additional projects set to launch in the spring, keeping us on the edge of our seats. Wrapping up, Taylor expresses heartfelt gratitude and leaves us with a powerful message to keep innovating. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone keen on the future of Laravel and the ongoing evolution of web development frameworks.

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]]> Ever wondered how one of the most popular PHP frameworks came to be? We've got you covered with an exclusive conversation with Taylor Otwell, the mastermind behind Laravel, recorded live at Rails World 2024. Taylor takes us on a fascinating journey from Laravel’s early days, inspired heavily by Rails, to its unique path with game-changing innovations like InertiaJS and Laravel Livewire. We discuss the evolution of Laravel's ORM, routing systems, and its impressive event-based system, job queues, and real-time functionalities. Taylor also shares his excitement about Rails 8's innovative approach to using databases by default, a philosophy mirrored in Laravel 11. This episode is packed with insights that highlight the mutual inspirations and differences between Laravel and Rails, all aimed at enhancing developer productivity and ease of use.

But that's not all—Taylor gives us an exciting glimpse into the future of Laravel. He shares his anticipation for Laracon Australia in Brisbane, where a groundbreaking new product will be unveiled. We also get the scoop on the highly awaited release of Laravel Cloud, expected to roll out later this year or early next year. Looking ahead to 2025, Taylor teases additional projects set to launch in the spring, keeping us on the edge of our seats. Wrapping up, Taylor expresses heartfelt gratitude and leaves us with a powerful message to keep innovating. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone keen on the future of Laravel and the ongoing evolution of web development frameworks.

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-15825442 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0200 610 3 1 full false 🥑 Avo joins TinySeed 🤑! What will Adrian do with the money? 🥑 Avo joins TinySeed 🤑! What will Adrian do with the money? We talk about:

  • Adrians' worldwide conference tour in the first half of 2024 (Tropical RB, Singapore, Sin City)
  • Yaro & Adrian spending time together at the French Riviera
  • Upcoming conferences (EURUKO, Rails World, FriendlyRB)
  • FriendlyRB plans & speakers
  • Avo future plans (marketplace, no-code/low-code)
  • Hiring for Avo
  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> We talk about:

  • Adrians' worldwide conference tour in the first half of 2024 (Tropical RB, Singapore, Sin City)
  • Yaro & Adrian spending time together at the French Riviera
  • Upcoming conferences (EURUKO, Rails World, FriendlyRB)
  • FriendlyRB plans & speakers
  • Avo future plans (marketplace, no-code/low-code)
  • Hiring for Avo
  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-15361628 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0200 1783 2 9 full false 🇧🇬 BalkanRuby: Radoslav Stankov does not need Hotwire ⛔️ 🇧🇬 BalkanRuby: Radoslav Stankov does not need Hotwire ⛔️ One more cool cat from BalkanRuby!

This time we talk to Rado ex-producthunt head of engineering, building his own product - AngryBuilding.
 He is the only developer and has a team of non-devs doing business stuff.

He kindly reminds me that you don't always need reactivity, and full-page reloads are good. Enough for many B2B cases!

You can learn a lot from Rado about building businesses with Rails.

His new startup: https://angrybuilding.com
Slides from his conference talks: https://rstankov.com/appearances

P.S. Sorry for the sound quality on these - we are still experimenting with studio recording 🙃

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]]> One more cool cat from BalkanRuby!

This time we talk to Rado ex-producthunt head of engineering, building his own product - AngryBuilding.
 He is the only developer and has a team of non-devs doing business stuff.

He kindly reminds me that you don't always need reactivity, and full-page reloads are good. Enough for many B2B cases!

You can learn a lot from Rado about building businesses with Rails.

His new startup: https://angrybuilding.com
Slides from his conference talks: https://rstankov.com/appearances

P.S. Sorry for the sound quality on these - we are still experimenting with studio recording 🙃

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-14977376 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200 666 full false Nick Sutterer - Trailblazer daddy, ViewComponents grandpa, heart of the party Nick Sutterer - Trailblazer daddy, ViewComponents grandpa, heart of the party Nick is one of the most fun exciting people to be around!

He has a few superpowers:

1. Developing unique Ruby tools way ahead of their time

He created Trailblazer as a better way to structure business logic in Rails apps than Services. Way ahead of DDD! https://github.com/trailblazer/trailblazer

He created Cells that inspired ViewComponent https://github.com/trailblazer/cells

2. Presenting on stage. So far he did over 100 conference and meet-up appearances! He has a natural charm and can always make you laugh.

3. Heart of the party. Find him on a Rails conference and learn for yourself!

His only social profile is https://github.com/apotonick

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]]> Nick is one of the most fun exciting people to be around!

He has a few superpowers:

1. Developing unique Ruby tools way ahead of their time

He created Trailblazer as a better way to structure business logic in Rails apps than Services. Way ahead of DDD! https://github.com/trailblazer/trailblazer

He created Cells that inspired ViewComponent https://github.com/trailblazer/cells

2. Presenting on stage. So far he did over 100 conference and meet-up appearances! He has a natural charm and can always make you laugh.

3. Heart of the party. Find him on a Rails conference and learn for yourself!

His only social profile is https://github.com/apotonick

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-14977371 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200 693 2 7 full false Genadi Samokovarov - Balkan Ruby organizer Genadi Samokovarov - Balkan Ruby organizer Since the first moment I met Genadi I felt “this guy is great to be around“!

In this episode he talks about the 🇧🇬 ruby community, organising conferences, his current work and open source history.

Find Genadi http://gsamokovarov.com/
Balkan Ruby https://balkanruby.com/
Join Sofia local ruby meetup https://rubybanitsa.com/

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]]> Since the first moment I met Genadi I felt “this guy is great to be around“!

In this episode he talks about the 🇧🇬 ruby community, organising conferences, his current work and open source history.

Find Genadi http://gsamokovarov.com/
Balkan Ruby https://balkanruby.com/
Join Sofia local ruby meetup https://rubybanitsa.com/

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-14977369 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200 666 2 6 full false Balkan Ruby! 👽 Irina Nazarova. Making $ on Dev tools 🤑🤑🤑 Balkan Ruby! 👽 Irina Nazarova. Making $ on Dev tools 🤑🤑🤑 This week we are visiting Balkan Ruby in Sofia, Bulgaria.

In this surprise mini-episode we discuss making $$ on dev tools with Irina Nazarova, CEO of very very Evil Martians!

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]]> This week we are visiting Balkan Ruby in Sofia, Bulgaria.

In this surprise mini-episode we discuss making $$ on dev tools with Irina Nazarova, CEO of very very Evil Martians!

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-14964791 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0200 1074 2 5 full false Why Detroit?! Meet Ufuk, the secret organizer behind Rails Conf 2024 Why Detroit?! Meet Ufuk, the secret organizer behind Rails Conf 2024 RailsConf is happening on 7-9 of May!

And Ufuk is the lead organizer!
He recently joined the Ruby Central board of directors.
He is on the Shopify infrastructure team, working on making Ruby on Rails a better ecosystem 💪

We discuss:

  • What makes RailsConf 2024 special?
  • What is "RubyConf Hack Day"?
  • Where does the ticket price come from?
  • Why is RubyCentral so important to our community?
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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> RailsConf is happening on 7-9 of May!

And Ufuk is the lead organizer!
He recently joined the Ruby Central board of directors.
He is on the Shopify infrastructure team, working on making Ruby on Rails a better ecosystem 💪

We discuss:

  • What makes RailsConf 2024 special?
  • What is "RubyConf Hack Day"?
  • Where does the ticket price come from?
  • Why is RubyCentral so important to our community?
  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-14689994 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0100 2739 2 4 full false Meet SQLite Jesus, Stephen Margheim Meet SQLite Jesus, Stephen Margheim Steven is on a mission to make SQLite good enough for production.

We talked about

  • SQLite and Litestack
  • contributing to open source
  • being "the guy" in a niche, creating your own luck



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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Steven is on a mission to make SQLite good enough for production.

We talked about

  • SQLite and Litestack
  • contributing to open source
  • being "the guy" in a niche, creating your own luck



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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-14575392 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100 3775 2 3 full false Amanda Perino: It's RailsWorld 2024 CFP season! How to become a speaker? Amanda Perino: It's RailsWorld 2024 CFP season! How to become a speaker? Join the dialogue with Amanda Perino, CEO of the Rails Foundation, as we unpack the intricacies and excitement of Rails World 2024. 

Amanda brings her unique perspective to the table, revealing the behind-the-scenes of organizing a top-tier conference in Toronto and how they're shaping it to be an even more engaging and community-driven event. 

We reminisce about past encounters that birthed our podcast and hear updates on both the Rails community's beloved doggo - Milo, and the technical leaps expected with Rails 8.

What's more, we take your feedback to heart, promising more networking woven into the fabric of this year's slightly streamlined talk schedule.

Our conversation with Amanda Perino doesn't stop there—venture with us as she sheds light on the electrifying atmosphere of RailsVeld at the Evergreen Brickworks and teases at the global roadmap for future Rails events. 

Imagine the potential of Rails conferences in places as diverse as Colombia and Slovakia! 

Plus, we get a sneak peek into the Rails Foundation's 2024 agenda, focusing on enhancing documentation, education, and marketing for the community. 

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Join the dialogue with Amanda Perino, CEO of the Rails Foundation, as we unpack the intricacies and excitement of Rails World 2024. 

Amanda brings her unique perspective to the table, revealing the behind-the-scenes of organizing a top-tier conference in Toronto and how they're shaping it to be an even more engaging and community-driven event. 

We reminisce about past encounters that birthed our podcast and hear updates on both the Rails community's beloved doggo - Milo, and the technical leaps expected with Rails 8.

What's more, we take your feedback to heart, promising more networking woven into the fabric of this year's slightly streamlined talk schedule.

Our conversation with Amanda Perino doesn't stop there—venture with us as she sheds light on the electrifying atmosphere of RailsVeld at the Evergreen Brickworks and teases at the global roadmap for future Rails events. 

Imagine the potential of Rails conferences in places as diverse as Colombia and Slovakia! 

Plus, we get a sneak peek into the Rails Foundation's 2024 agenda, focusing on enhancing documentation, education, and marketing for the community. 

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-14404894 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0100 1254 2 2 full false Andy's Tech Tales: The Brighton Ruby Conference, RailsConf Proposals, and Nurturing Junior Talent Andy's Tech Tales: The Brighton Ruby Conference, RailsConf Proposals, and Nurturing Junior Talent Join the conversation with the serial conference organizer Andy Croll, where we talk about how he started Brighton Ruby, why he's still doing it, how he's helping organize RailsConf this year, and about First Ruby Friend and why you should hire junior developers.

https://brightonruby.com/
https://firstrubyfriend.org/
https://railsconf.org/

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]]> Join the conversation with the serial conference organizer Andy Croll, where we talk about how he started Brighton Ruby, why he's still doing it, how he's helping organize RailsConf this year, and about First Ruby Friend and why you should hire junior developers.

https://brightonruby.com/
https://firstrubyfriend.org/
https://railsconf.org/

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Andy Croll Buzzsprout-14383589 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0100 2522 2 1 full false The end The end Season 1 finale!

Today we talk about:

  • our reflections about 2023 and plans for 2024
  • Rails 8 features


Highlights:
👶Being a young father
⛵️Sailing
✈️visited 5 Ruby events together
🍻met new Ruby friends
🎙️10x FriendlyShow podcast episodes
🎬68 videos & ✍55 blogposts
🥑All-in on AVO

Will there be a Season 2? Let us know if you want one!

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Season 1 finale!

Today we talk about:

  • our reflections about 2023 and plans for 2024
  • Rails 8 features


Highlights:
👶Being a young father
⛵️Sailing
✈️visited 5 Ruby events together
🍻met new Ruby friends
🎙️10x FriendlyShow podcast episodes
🎬68 videos & ✍55 blogposts
🥑All-in on AVO

Will there be a Season 2? Let us know if you want one!

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov Buzzsprout-14214587 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0100 3976 1 10 full false Mariusz Koziel - Ruby community in Poland, how to become CTO and CEO Mariusz Koziel - Ruby community in Poland, how to become CTO and CEO Mariusz is an old friend of ours. Over the last few years, we've chilled 🍻 at many events around 🇪🇺

He works at an iconic ruby consulting shop in Warsaw, Poland (Visuality), where he was recently promoted from CTO to CEO.

Mariusz gives back to the 💎 community by organizing local meetups (Warsaw, Lodz) and organizing conferences.

In July 2023, he organized the first "Warsaw Community Conference".

Just 6 months later, he is organizing the second edition of Warsaw Community Conference on 02 Feb 2024.

It can be a great opportunity to visit Warsaw and meet old friends!

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Mariusz is an old friend of ours. Over the last few years, we've chilled 🍻 at many events around 🇪🇺

He works at an iconic ruby consulting shop in Warsaw, Poland (Visuality), where he was recently promoted from CTO to CEO.

Mariusz gives back to the 💎 community by organizing local meetups (Warsaw, Lodz) and organizing conferences.

In July 2023, he organized the first "Warsaw Community Conference".

Just 6 months later, he is organizing the second edition of Warsaw Community Conference on 02 Feb 2024.

It can be a great opportunity to visit Warsaw and meet old friends!

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Buzzsprout-14112802 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0100 2785 1 9 full false Andrea Rocca, Hotwire Cookbook, Rails UI, and flying foxes Andrea Rocca, Hotwire Cookbook, Rails UI, and flying foxes Surprise surprise: we invited our friend Andrea to the FRIENDLY show!

We talked about:
💰 How Andrea switched to programming and became CTO
🙆‍♂️ Everybody needs a Paul in their life!
👨🏻‍🍳 who stole the Hotwire Cookbook?
💅 Rails UI libraries
🦘 Ruby Australia

Andrea on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilrock__
Andrea on GitHub: https://github.com/ilrock
Howire cookbook: https://hotwirecookbook.com
🦊 Flying foxes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteropus

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Surprise surprise: we invited our friend Andrea to the FRIENDLY show!

We talked about:
💰 How Andrea switched to programming and became CTO
🙆‍♂️ Everybody needs a Paul in their life!
👨🏻‍🍳 who stole the Hotwire Cookbook?
💅 Rails UI libraries
🦘 Ruby Australia

Andrea on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilrock__
Andrea on GitHub: https://github.com/ilrock
Howire cookbook: https://hotwirecookbook.com
🦊 Flying foxes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteropus

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov df1d90c5-8580-4ad4-ad85-7698240d1dd7 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:51:12 +0100 2380 technology, ruby, rails, development, self-improvement, product, business 8 full false What are our plans for Brovember? Wait, since when is Brovember a thing? What are our plans for Brovember? Wait, since when is Brovember a thing? I think it was one of our most chill, relaxed episodes.
Take a break and join us as we discuss:

  • Building a new Rails starter kit?
  • Rails UI frameworks?
  • GoodJob vs Sidekiq/Redis?
  • Best way to do Multitenancy?
  • Devise vs other authentication approaches?
  • Avo 3 release date, Avo-2025 UI features 
  • Providing feedback to software
  • How to make superails.com better?


Show notes:

Get Helvetic.rb tickets: https://helvetic-ruby.ch/
Helvetic.rb fondue evening RSVP: https://ruby.social/@marioschuettel/111296355470789293
Notion sharding article: https://www.notion.so/blog/sharding-postgres-at-notion
Phlex UI: https://www.phlexui.com/

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> I think it was one of our most chill, relaxed episodes.
Take a break and join us as we discuss:

  • Building a new Rails starter kit?
  • Rails UI frameworks?
  • GoodJob vs Sidekiq/Redis?
  • Best way to do Multitenancy?
  • Devise vs other authentication approaches?
  • Avo 3 release date, Avo-2025 UI features 
  • Providing feedback to software
  • How to make superails.com better?


Show notes:

Get Helvetic.rb tickets: https://helvetic-ruby.ch/
Helvetic.rb fondue evening RSVP: https://ruby.social/@marioschuettel/111296355470789293
Notion sharding article: https://www.notion.so/blog/sharding-postgres-at-notion
Phlex UI: https://www.phlexui.com/

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov e52b07d8-a76e-49f4-9558-33c0b90896da Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:13:06 +0100 2182 technology, ruby, rails, development, self-improvement, product, business 7 false Adrian and Yaro talk about RailsWorld, EuRuKo and FriendlyRB Adrian and Yaro talk about RailsWorld, EuRuKo and FriendlyRB Adrian and Yaroslav completed a Triathlon by visiting 3 Ruby conferences in the span of 3 weeks!

Today we meet to share our fresh emotions after visiting these amazing events.

- EuRuKo (European Ruby Conference) took place in Vilnus, Lithuania (550 attendees)
- FriendlyRB that was organized by Adrian in Bucharest, Romania (130 attendees)
- The first ever RailsWorld conference was in Amsterdam, Netherlands (700 attendees)
- Adrian gave an unconference talk about "Build Rails apps 10x faster" at EuRuKo
- Yaroslav gave a talk "Hotwire Cookbook" at RailsWorld about common usecases and patterns for Hotwire

Adrian wrote a few words on that on his blog.

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  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian and Yaroslav completed a Triathlon by visiting 3 Ruby conferences in the span of 3 weeks!

Today we meet to share our fresh emotions after visiting these amazing events.

- EuRuKo (European Ruby Conference) took place in Vilnus, Lithuania (550 attendees)
- FriendlyRB that was organized by Adrian in Bucharest, Romania (130 attendees)
- The first ever RailsWorld conference was in Amsterdam, Netherlands (700 attendees)
- Adrian gave an unconference talk about "Build Rails apps 10x faster" at EuRuKo
- Yaroslav gave a talk "Hotwire Cookbook" at RailsWorld about common usecases and patterns for Hotwire

Adrian wrote a few words on that on his blog.

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]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov 55295a94-466e-4724-84cd-c8f38064d7b2 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:19:08 +0200 2166 technology, ruby, rails, development, self-improvement, product, business 6 false André Arko and how we got RubyGems and Bundler. RubyConf 2023: what to expect? André Arko and how we got RubyGems and Bundler. RubyConf 2023: what to expect? André is a long-term maintainer for RubyGems and Bundler - fundamental tools of the Ruby community that we usually take for granted.

🎙️ He joins us to tell the exciting history of how RubyGems and Bundler were created and matured over the years, the challenges of working  how the longevity of these tool

💰💰💰 Maintaining a LARGE open source project can become very expensive ($500,000/month) and about where this money comes from.

André also talks about RubyCentral (organization that organizes RubyConf, oversees RubyGems and Bundler) and RubyTogether (the financing arm of RubyCentral)

We also get to hear about future development plans for RubyGems 🚀🙏

Finally, we talk about RubyConf 2023 and what to expect from the grand event 🏆

✈️ Visit RubyConf on 13-15 November in San Diego, USA 🇺🇸
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💸 Sponsor André

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]]> André is a long-term maintainer for RubyGems and Bundler - fundamental tools of the Ruby community that we usually take for granted.

🎙️ He joins us to tell the exciting history of how RubyGems and Bundler were created and matured over the years, the challenges of working  how the longevity of these tool

💰💰💰 Maintaining a LARGE open source project can become very expensive ($500,000/month) and about where this money comes from.

André also talks about RubyCentral (organization that organizes RubyConf, oversees RubyGems and Bundler) and RubyTogether (the financing arm of RubyCentral)

We also get to hear about future development plans for RubyGems 🚀🙏

Finally, we talk about RubyConf 2023 and what to expect from the grand event 🏆

✈️ Visit RubyConf on 13-15 November in San Diego, USA 🇺🇸
💸 Sponsor RubyGems & Bundler
💸 Sponsor André

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]]> André Arko, Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov d10d5116-0a3f-4c77-be84-fe346db38ff5 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:07:20 +0200 5114 technology, ruby, rubygems, bundler, history 5 false Jonathan Markwell talks about SaaS, validating ideas, and Conferences Jonathan Markwell talks about SaaS, validating ideas, and Conferences Jonathan Markwell talks to us about the early days of SaaS, Remote work, and Brighton Ruby. He told us how Brighton Ruby came to be, how he met Andy Croll, and how they hosted two conferences in the same week 🤯

Jon shared the SaaS tool he’s been working on for a while now, and we brainstormed the cool and useful things a SaaS founder might use it on.

The Skiff co-working space in Brighton.

Cogrid - Monitor the Companies You Work With
PlainScaling - Make your first million in calm revenue.

Brighton Ruby Conference hosted by Andy Croll

RailsSaaS Conference

LTVConf
Launch FTW - JUMPSTART your PRODUCT EMPIRE in 12 weeks
Brighton Ruby live-tweeting

Favorite gems

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]]> Jonathan Markwell talks to us about the early days of SaaS, Remote work, and Brighton Ruby. He told us how Brighton Ruby came to be, how he met Andy Croll, and how they hosted two conferences in the same week 🤯

Jon shared the SaaS tool he’s been working on for a while now, and we brainstormed the cool and useful things a SaaS founder might use it on.

The Skiff co-working space in Brighton.

Cogrid - Monitor the Companies You Work With
PlainScaling - Make your first million in calm revenue.

Brighton Ruby Conference hosted by Andy Croll

RailsSaaS Conference

LTVConf
Launch FTW - JUMPSTART your PRODUCT EMPIRE in 12 weeks
Brighton Ruby live-tweeting

Favorite gems

urlbox - urlbox.io

postrank-uri


Production sponsors

SupeRails.com

Avo CMS for Ruby on Rails

  • Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO
  • Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRails



]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov fc2752aa-c0e1-4e65-9355-b514e6837968 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:16:36 +0200 3108 saas, conferences, community, early days, validate ideas 4 false The Ruby On Rails Interview Bible - Author Nezir Zahirović talks about his book The Ruby On Rails Interview Bible - Author Nezir Zahirović talks about his book Today we speak with Nezir Zahirović, author of The Ruby On Rails Interview Bible, about how his first contact with technology and how he got started with development, about the tools he used, and more importantly about a few ideas of what to do to stand out in your future job applications.

What is Nezir's favourite gem?
devise

The Interview Bible
Nezir Zahirović on LinkedIn
Nezir Zahirović on Twitter

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]]> Today we speak with Nezir Zahirović, author of The Ruby On Rails Interview Bible, about how his first contact with technology and how he got started with development, about the tools he used, and more importantly about a few ideas of what to do to stand out in your future job applications.

What is Nezir's favourite gem?
devise

The Interview Bible
Nezir Zahirović on LinkedIn
Nezir Zahirović on Twitter

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]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov c0299d3a-ddcc-4756-9e55-e685d863ff22 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:59:51 +0200 1988 rails interview, job interview, getting started 3 false Adrian and Yaro visit the RailsSaaS Conference in Athens, Greece Adrian and Yaro visit the RailsSaaS Conference in Athens, Greece Today we talk about our awesome times at the Rails Saas conference in Athens last week. We touched on how well the conference was organized, the great talks, and the fantastic people we both met. We felt like in the presence of stars and online friends.
We also spoke about how important it is to have activities planned outside the conference too and how the people make all the difference.

Yaro making the slides on the spot
Ruby philosophasion
Emmanuel from Rails Changelog
Beach photo by Julian Cheal

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]]> Today we talk about our awesome times at the Rails Saas conference in Athens last week. We touched on how well the conference was organized, the great talks, and the fantastic people we both met. We felt like in the presence of stars and online friends.
We also spoke about how important it is to have activities planned outside the conference too and how the people make all the difference.

Yaro making the slides on the spot
Ruby philosophasion
Emmanuel from Rails Changelog
Beach photo by Julian Cheal

Avo
SupeRails

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]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov 49345e9c-9e7f-4b1a-a819-b2d319dcc24b Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:46:37 +0200 1771 conferences, community, food, outdoor activities 2 false Who are Yaro and Adrian? Who are Yaro and Adrian? This is our clumsy but spontaneous attempt at podcasting. We had a call on Sunday, scheduled for Thursday, and just went on the call to see how we fare. The rest is history.

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]]> This is our clumsy but spontaneous attempt at podcasting. We had a call on Sunday, scheduled for Thursday, and just went on the call to see how we fare. The rest is history.

SupeRails YouTube
SupeRails
Avo admin for Rails

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]]> Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov b49bf43f-26fe-4b1d-a6eb-926ef55458ce Thu, 25 May 2023 16:04:53 +0200 1477 technology, ruby, rails, development, self-improvement, product, business 1 false