Ruby 4 just dropped! Here’s a rundown of the new features, as well as a basic upgrade plan you can use to get to 4.0 greatness.
Ruby 4.0 and Ruby Box: What Changed and How to Upgrade Safely
13 Jan 2026
Entries tagged: technical debt
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.
"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.
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.
7 Smart Strategies for Styling Your React App
3 Jul 2025
Explore these 7 smart, scalable strategies to style your React app for better performance, cleaner code, and a more maintainable UI.
Legacy App Modernization: A Case Study in Rails 8 and Rapid Prototyping
28 May 2025
See how we replaced a legacy Access app with a scalable Rails 8 solution using Hotwire, Kamal, and rapid prototyping.
Disaster-Proof Your Application: How to Build a Reliable Backup Strategy
13 Jan 2025
When your app goes down, it's better to be prepared! Learn how to create a reliable, maintainable database backup strategy and tips for application maintenance.
When Should You Upgrade Your Rails Application?
11 Dec 2023
Is your application running on an at-risk version of Ruby on Rails? Let's discuss the risks and organize a Rails modernization plan.
How to Decommission Your Ruby on Rails Application
6 Apr 2023
Our mission at Planet Argon is to fight the big rewrite. There are a few scenarios when we believe a complete rewrite in a new technical stack is a good business decision. Yet, we have helped many organizations migrate from their custom Ruby on Rails applications to a new platform.
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Outsource Your Rails Upgrades
20 May 2020
We're a development agency that performs Rails upgrades, but there are many reasons why you shouldn't hire a team like ours to handle your upgrade. Here are 3 big ones.