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

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

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

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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