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Is it a class? Is it a hash? No, it's Ruby Struct! Brooke Kuhlmann joins the Rogues to explore this often-overlooked object. We extend simple structs with refinements, use pattern matching to compress complex logic and close the door on OpenStructs. Brooke talks about the challenges and rewards of introducing busy teams to advanced techiques, software craftsmanship and the transformational philosophy of alchemists.io.SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksRuby Refinements | AlchemistsRefinements | AlchemistsClass: Pathname (Ruby 2.6.3)dry-rb - dry-monads v1.3 - IntroductionWhat's New in Python 2.6GitHub - troessner/reekSoftware Craftsmanship and Code Retreats with Corey HainesMaster the Object Oriented Mindset in Ruby and Rails - avdi.codesPicksBrooke- Polished Ruby ProgrammingBrooke- EverdellLuke- WarnerBros.co.uk | Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore | MoviesLuke- Ruby Pattern Matching by Brooke Kuhlmann of the Alchemists Collectiv

It's not every day that you learn a new approach to error handling for Ruby. Today Abiodun Olowode shares her insights with railway oriented programming (ROP), a functional programming technique that allows sequential execution of functions, not necessarily synchronous. The key concept is that each function can only accept and return Container of either Success or Failure. They also dive into the topic of dry monads, the gems that helps you achieve railway oriented programming in that it helps bind your methods together and give you a success or failure result.In this Episode…What is railway oriented programming (ROP)Examples of ROP and dry monadsLimitations of dry monads How to test your configurationsDry schema implicationsWhat is the developer culture like in Nigeria, Africa?LinksRailway Oriented Programming In Rails Using Dry-Monads - Honeybadger Developer BlogPicksAbiodun- BridgertonCharles- Scythe: Invaders from Afar Charles- Hover.comCharles- Podio.comLuke- A new bootable USB solutionLuke- Front end lo

GraphQL is a flexible, strongly-typed query language. It's useful because it gives front-end developers the ability to query the database without many changes to the back-end. In this episode, David Sanchez explains how to design and build GraphQL APIs in Rails. In this Episode…What is GraphQL and how do you get started with it?What are the advantages and disadvantages of GraphQL?What is REST and how do you integrate in your workflow?Common misconceptions with GraphQLWhat is GraphiQL and how does it differ from GraphQL?How to use max_depth in your queries.SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksGraphQL APIs in RailsCodeandoTwitter: David Sanchez ( @SanchezDav90 )PicksDavid- GraphQL APIs in RailsLuke- Build something new and fun at your local MakerSpacesValentino- RubyConf 2021 video favorites playlistValentino- A Wordle alternative called HurdleSpecial Guest: David Sanchez.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your car

Anton Ivanopoulos joins the show today to share his approach with using Isolator and Sidekiq to ensure simple, efficient background jobs for Ruby. Discover how Isolator and Sidekiq integrate and how you can have more reliable message processing, group jobs into a set to follow their progress, and ultimately stop worrying about queues and focus on your app. Anton shares his story how he moved from delayed jobs to Sidekiq and why he replaced his backend and why Sidekiq is more effective in the long run. In this Episode…What is Isolator and how does it integrate with Sidekiq? A new way to catch the errors and add confidence and reliability message processing. How to build good habits, moving deploys from being atomic things to things where there is continuous deployment for efficient background jobs.SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDo you want to take your career to the next level? Access a free coaching session with Charles Max Wood todayListen to these podcasts, ad free, with Top End Devs Premiu

David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) creator of Ruby on Rails joins the Rogues to discuss the successor to the asset pipeline and webpacker that's coming in the next version of Ruby on Rails.He talks through the differences between the asset pipeline, webpacker, and propshaft and talks about the reasons you may or may not want to use each solution.SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDavid Heinemeier Hansson (DHH)David Heinemeier HanssonPicksCharles- Dice Forge | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- BoardGameGeek – Gaming Unplugged Since 2000Charles- railsremoteconf.com is coming soonDave- Drifting Ruby: Ruby on Rails Screencasts for Web DevelopersDavid- Social Warming - Oneworld PublicationsDavid- Mailbrew - Your personal email digestJohn- CoffeeScriptJohn- GitHub: importmap-railsJohn- 15 Year Old WhiskyLuke- Rework: Build Half a Product, Not a Half-Assed ProjectValentino- Women Streamers, Programmers and Game DevelopersValentino- PacketAI: World

Ever feel like your code isn’t “Stylish” enough? Us too. In this episode, the Rogues sit down Benito Sandoval, the author of the Ruby tool Styler that’ll help you customize your UI and keep things running smoothly. “My goal was to create something that allowed you to compose classes and use them in your templates.” - Benito Sandoval In This Episode1) How to STOP relying on the tail-end and customize your UI using Styler 2) Why Styler is an excellent solution compared to defining classes yourself 3) The TRUTH about partials and when to/not to use themSponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksStyler, a tool to compose css classes with rubyThe source code of the toolA little post that introduces a list of examples with styler and tachyonsThe actual list of examples with styler and tachyonsThe code of the list of examples that also uses stylerPicksBenito- UtopiaBenito- Action Scopes in RailsCharles- Taco Cat Goat Cheese PizzaCharles- Death on the NileCharles- topenddevs.com for upcoming meetups!Luke- Ruby C

If you’re a solo developer who’s making the switch to a company, this episode is for you. Today, the Ruby Rogues discuss how to navigate the red tape and stand out at your new job.In This Episode1) How adapt your home processes to a company WITHOUT reinventing everything 2) Why you NEED to master the art of “code review” (and no, software can’t do it for you!) 3) The TRUTH about gems (and why the issue isn’t black and white)SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksCharles- Dice Forge | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- MergifyDave- PlausibleDave- Take ownership for your actions, especially with kidsJohn- Home - DockerJohn- Glen Scotia | Campeltown WhiskyValentino- GitHub: reenhanced/gitreflowValentino- danger.systemsValentino- Avdi Grimm - No Code - Southeast Ruby 2017 - YouTubeSponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achiev

Before you jump into legacy codebases and controllers, you need some info. In this episode, John sits down with Petr Hlavicka, a Rails developer who’s passionate about simplifying this section of Rails and helping people along the way. “I want to make everything easier for me and my colleagues. I want it to be easily understandable even for juniors. And just because you do things differently doesn’t mean it’s wrong.” - Petr Hlavicka In This Episode1) What you NEED to know about legacy codebase projects before you jump in 2) Petr’s go-to tactics for separating business logic from controllers (without going insane) 3) How you can leverage articles and feedback to simplify complex issues and make your life easierSponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksGitHub: Petr Hlavicka ( CiTroNaK )PicksJohn- Beginner DroneJohn- Counterweights for Boom mic standsPetr- Phone gimbalsPetr- Tabletop RPGsSpecial Guest: Petr Hlavicka.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End

If you think all audits suck, think again. In this episode, the Rogues sit down with Jeremy Smith, a developer and writer who’s ready to show us the RIGHT way to implement audit logs in Rails. “I want to be cautious about how much I bring into a code base. As gems grow, they accumulate more functionality.” - Jeremy Smith In This Episode1) Why you NEED audit logs in Rails this year (and how to keep your clients happy with them) 2) Jeremy’s recommendation for top-notch audit gems 3) The answer to “Build it or Buy it?” to keep your code (and your business) tidyCheck out Jeremy’s work: Audit Logging in Rails 2 SponsorsTop End DevsCoachong | Top End DevsPicksCharles- 7 Wonders Duel | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- Encanto | Disney MoviesCharles- AirmeetJeremy- The Trusted AdvisorJeremy- Brian LovinJeremy- How I Built a Date Picker - DecodingLuke- Clean Agile by Robert C. Martin | Audiobook | Audible.comLuke- Effective Testing with RSpec 3Valentino- Github Codespaces is Great, but Mutagen is BetterValentino- Li

Not a fan of typical Ruby? We got you. In this episode, the Rogues talk with Bruno Sutic, an Async Ruby developer who will convince you why Async Ruby is a fantastic and stable alternative. “Async Ruby was invited to Ruby’s standard library, so it’ll enjoy the support of Ruby.” - Bruno Sutic In This Episode1) What you NEED to know about Async Ruby if you’re new to it 2) Why Async Ruby is SUPER promising for 2022 and beyond 3) The ONE thing Ruby’s creator regrets (and what it reveals about Ruby!)SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksBruno- RSSCharles- Wavelength | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- Upcoming workshops at topenddevs.com!John- A’bunadh Scotch WhiskyJohn- RailsBumpValentino- SmarTek-HomeValentino- Timescale: Time-series data simplifiedValentino- Brad Frost A/B Bird Feeder Special Guest: Bruno Sutic.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? L

Interested in state machines? We’re not sure you should be…but it depends. In this episode, the Rogues discuss the merits of state machines and how to know if you actually need one…or if you just need to do some soul searching. They lay out the KEY to organizing your code, how automobile analogies will help you simplify your situation, and what to know about callbacks, records, and controllers this year.In This Episode1) Why you probably don’t need a state machine (with SOME exceptions) 2) How remembering “the car and its oil level” keeps you from overcomplicating your situation 3) The BEST tools for organizing your code and reducing headaches 4) Do’s and don’ts of callbacks, records, and controllers in 2022 (hint: go slow and steady!)SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsPicksCharles- Calico | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (Great to play with your kiddos!)Charles- Invest time and money in your local economyDave- Airthings CO2Dave- AlgenAirLuke- MacBook M1Luke- Wire touch turn off hackLuke- Uninstall Polkit

Rails 7 is HERE and we’re pumped. In this episode, the Ruby Rogues discuss all things migration, including the BEST method for a safe move, why you NEED to learn about “Turbo Frames” to streamline your Rails 7 experience, and everything you need to know about gems to help you stay on track.In This Episode1) The CORRECT way to migrate to Rails 7 (and the best tools to get the job done) 2) Why learning “Turbo Frames” will make your Rails 7 experience WAY easier 3) The BIGGEST perks of Rails 7 (and why you’ll feel inspired using them!) 4) How to get your gems up and running in Rails 7 WITHOUT slowing you downSponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksDave- Right Angle USB-C extension adaptorDave- ASUS 14in USB-C powered monitorJohn- Rails DevJohn- Amazon for building your own PCJohn- PCPartPickerLuke- Cruiser 3D Printer Luke- Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CADValentino- Developer Conference Agenda 2022Valentino- 12x6 LCD PanelSpo

If you feel like Ruby could use a makeover, you’re not alone. In this episode, the Rogues sit down with Kevin Newton, a Ruby aficionado who’s got some exciting news about Ruby in 2022. They talk about how “prettier Ruby” will make you pivot in your approach, how YJIT is going to make Ruby “crazy fast” this year, and the GIANT reason why rewriting in C is becoming less common than in Ruby. “There’s always gonna be the purist in the back of your head…and then you have your deadline. Just write the dang parser!” - Kevin Newton In This Episode1) Why Kevin’s “prettier Ruby” will change how you use the language (and how to integrate it this year 2) The BIG differences between hand rolled dissent over parse generators (and why there’s NO single answer!) 3) How YJIT is going to make Ruby “crazy fast” as it gets smoothed out 4) The BIG reason why more and more programmers are going to rewrite things IN Ruby and not C (we’re surprised too!)SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksGitHub: Kevin Newton ( kddnewton

If you’re looking for a job that WANTS you to succeed, we’ve got a great option for you. In this bonus episode of Ruby Rogues, Charles sits down with Valentino and Sarah Reid to discuss their awesome experience working at Doximity. They talk about the REAL reason people will stay or leave a job, how Doximity eliminates burnout, and why you ABSOLUTELY should apply to Doximity this year. “As a software developer, you’re always learning. You gotta have a culture that has enough psychological safety to ask ‘stupid’ questions.” - Sarah Reid Find their jobs here: https://workat.doximity.com/ In This EpisodeWhat you should look for in a remote job in 2022The REAL reason people either stay or leave a job after a few years Interested in Doximity? Here’s why you SHOULD apply this year (especially if you want to work remote!) How Doximity eliminates burnout and keeps everyone in sync (and why other companies don’t!)Special Guest: Sarah Reid. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: htt

You keep hearing the phrase “Top End Dev”, but in the real competitive world, what does it take to be the best of the best? In this episode, the Rogues get real and lay it all out, including the real way to test your chops in the marketplace, the big “C” to break out of your comfort zone, and why joining the top 5% comes down to THIS step.In This Episode Why becoming Top End comes down to THIS approach (hint-hint: don’t cram the night before!) Want to test your chops? Darren says that doing THIS is the REAL test of your skills How to leverage the big “C”s to break out of your comfort zone (and no, none of them stand for “code”!) Feedback and failure are crucial, but there’s an art to them—keep THESE points in mind and get better fasterSponsorsDoximityRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialTop End DevsPicksCharles- Pandemic: The Cure | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- New developments at Top End Devs!Darren- Freelance writing for complicated topics (check out his Twitter: @BroemmerThe fo

Well, comments may not be satanic, but they CAN be a nuisance if not used carefully. In this episode, the Ruby Rogues sit down with Matheus Richard to discuss why he isn’t a fan of comments. They unpack the WHY behind “use code, not comments”, tools to help you sort through variables and avoid “shotgun surgery”, and an alternative to magic numbers, TODOs, and notes. “Use code, not comments.” - Matheus Richard In This EpisodeTo code or comment? Matheus breaks down HOW to know which will be best Matheus and Luke debate on how helpful comments REALLY are (and why one may not prepare you for the other) The team talks tools to determine what will help you sort through variables and avoid “shotgun surgery” Hate magic numbers, TODOs, and notes? Matheus offers a solution to your woes (hint-hint: stop procrastinating)SponsorsDoximityTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsPicksCharles- Forbidden Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- DigitalOcean® App PlatformCharl

If you’re wondering how to make sense of all these frameworks, you’ve come to the right podcast. In this episode, the Rogues dive DEEP into the pros and cons of Stimulus, Hotwire, Turbo, React, Rails, and more; why certain communities are divided amongst each other (and how to fix it); and what tools you NEED to try in 2022.In This EpisodeThis tendency in the Rails community that reveals why users are slow to try Hotwire What Charles learned from comparing React vs. Stimulus at his old job (and how Rails came to the rescue) Why those in the Java community are seeing React as a “blackhole that’s sucking up everything” (and why some of the Rogues disagree) Up and coming frameworks that you NEED to consider this year  This ONE separation in Ruby that’s creating division in its community (and how we can fix it) Luke asks the REAL question: What can we do to reduce our JavaScript footprint?SponsorsDoximityRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialTop End DevsPicksCharles- Vue component Stimulus p

Ready to COMMAND your command line? Then listen up! In this episode, the Ruby Rogues sit down with Adam Gordon Bell, a software developer and host of the CoRecursive podcast. The guys discuss the tools that every developer MUST know in 2022, what users of Jekyll and Ruby can expect this year, and why Adam believes that JQ will save you hours from Google and Stack Overflow. “I remember when I used to chase the “shiny new thing”, but now, I want to find the tools that last.” - Adam Gordon Bell In This EpisodeThe tools that every developer MUST know in 2022 What Adam learned from chasing the “shiny new thing” (and how you can avoid making the same mistake) What people using Jekyll and Ruby can expect this year (spoiler: Elixir may make an appearance) Why Adam believes JQ will save programmers from digging through Google and Stack Overflow The “Grammarly for markdown files” that’ll help you speed up your flow and keep things neat and tidySponsorsDoximityTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksCoRecursive Podcast

With all this hype around Rails 7, how do you ACTUALLY use it? And is it better than its predecessors? In this episode, the Ruby Rogues sit down with Stefan Wienert, a software developer whose passion for Ruby and technical expertise speak for themselves. The group talks about how to avoid headaches in these new systems, the BEST way to encrypt your data, and plenty of details for navigating Ruby on Rails like you’ve always wanted to. _“You can jump in and fix it right away. It’s very dangerous and very powerful, so it’s great that they have this kind of gem. I’m really excited to about it.” Stefan_ In This Episode: Stefan’s perspective on cssbundling and jsbundling vs. webpacker Why importmaps is a viable alternative to the bundling combinations Have headaches with sprockets? Stefan tells you why The reason nodes may not be necessary in the future…if you do THIS correctly How you can implement AR encryption and keep your backups safe forever Sponsors DoximityRaygun | Click here to get started on your f

If you’re on the search for a robust, lightning-fast solution in your programming language, listen up. The roundtable sits down with Máximo Mussini, a software developer who’s passionate about integrating Ruby and Vte.js together to create something that’s both razor-sharp and freakishly easy to use. The lads discuss how powerful http2 is becoming, the easiest way to slash loading times and be more strategic with your page building, and why you NEED Vite.js’s incredible integration tools to stop playing around and get your pages up and soaring. “This set of new tools brings an on-demand mentality, which has a lot of benefits.” Máximo Mussini In This Episode: How http2 is changing the game with JavascriptHow Vite.js and Ruby are slashing reload times and keeping programmers in their flowWhy you need Vite’s incredible integration capabilities to include any packages or files you can imagineThe #1 benefit of Vite.js that’s changing how programmers are able to code, integrate packages, and get their applicati