A real-world Rails 8 upgrade story about evolving an existing app, preserving its value, and moving forward without starting over.
A Rails 8 Upgrade Story: Building Momentum Without a Rewrite
28 Oct 2025
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Rails World 2025 and Large Applications Lessons
20 Oct 2025
Our developer, Sergiu Truta, reflects on Rails World 2025—what’s new, what’s next, and how Rails continues to evolve with its community.
Red Flags That Signal Growing Technical Debt: What FastRuby Has Learned from Client Projects
15 Oct 2025
Our friends at FastRuby share how to spot the quiet warning signs of growing technical debt and how to address it strategically instead of reactively.
Untangling a Slow Rails App: The Framework We Use Every Time
7 Oct 2025
Struggling with a slow Rails app? Learn our five-step framework to identify, analyze, and fix performance bottlenecks without just throwing more hardware at it.
The Case for Generalism in Tech
30 Sep 2025
Is it smarter to specialize or stay flexible? Discover why generalist developers may have the edge in today’s fast-moving tech world.
"Tidy First" by Kent Beck - Asking the Right Questions About Software Change
23 Sep 2025
Kent Beck’s "Tidy First?" isn’t just a book about refactoring—it’s a guide to making change less painful by starting small.
Want to Take a Week Off? Build Systems That Make It Possible
3 Sep 2025
It’s possible to unplug and not return to chaos. The key is creating systems that keep the team (and the work!) moving while you're away.
Measuring the Real Impact of AI Coding Tools on Developer Productivity
28 Aug 2025
A look at how to measure the impact of AI tools by focusing on developer experience, maintainability, and measurable productivity.
Ruby (on Rails) Slipper: How a Digital Marketing Intern Fits In
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This summer's Digital Marketing Intern and journalism student, Filipe Castro, finds his perfect fit at Planet Argon.
Solving Workflow Chaos with Dia Browser
7 Aug 2025
Mornings used to mean tab overload and tool chaos. Now, thanks to Dia, it starts with one script, one summary, and a clear head.