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
News Posts
We're always up to something! Stay informed and inspired with our news articles, where we bring you the latest updates, product launches, and announcements at Planet Argon.
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.
Planet Argon Named One of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces of 2024
16 Jul 2024
Planet Argon has been named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces in 2024 for the second consecutive year! This honor highlights our commitment to a collaborative and value-driven work culture.
Recap: RailsConf 2024, Detroit
14 May 2024
Robby attended RailsConf 2024 and enjoyed several talks, particularly those on Domain-Driven Design and offloading async tasks. They also hosted tables for Oh My Zsh during the hack day sessions and learned that the 2025 RailsConf would be the last one.
Planet Argon's Upcoming Events and Appearances
28 Feb 2024
Join us or tune in to some of the upcoming events Planet Argon will be a part of in the Ruby on Rails and tech communities.
Ruby on Rails Code Audits: 8 Steps to Review Your App
15 Nov 2023
We've seen hundreds of code bases over the years, and while each one is different, here are 8 steps we take when reviewing your app for a code audit.
Recapping the Silicon Forest Tech Connect
15 Nov 2023
Our Engineering Manager, Ben Parisot, visited with local tech folks at Tech Connect in Portland for a fun and inspiring networking event. What was it all about?
Rails World 2023- Connecting with a True Community
14 Nov 2023
One of our developers, Sergiu Truta, shares his experience of Rails World 2023, summing up the conference in two words: simplicity and joy.
Learning Linux: A Developer’s Story
31 Oct 2023
Planet Argon's Developer, William Mena, shares his experience of learning Linux, conquering its complexities, and embracing the power of team collaboration.