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Ruby and Rails gives us so much, it's impossible to know all the cool features we have available. In this post, you'll discover some helpful bits that will make your work easier.

Need to release a new Gem version but not sure how? Or are you just curious about how releasing a gem works? Then, this post is for you.

Best talks and moments from RubyConf 2023 in San Diego.

Hacking on Ruby Prism with Kevin Newton

Need to do some HTML sanitization, but Rails ActionView Sanitize Helpers are not good enough? Read this post to learn how to do it with Loofah.

Can you tell if a Ruby gem is really thread-safe or not? And how do you fix a seemingly thread-safety issue that can be something else entirely?

How much does it cost you to carry dead code? How do you find and remove zombie Ruby code? Use these 4 strategies to kill out all the dead code in your Ruby application.

There are lots of tutorials for building a CLI with Thor from scratch, but there aren't a lot of them on how to test it, especially covering scenarios such as required options. This post is about testing Thor Ruby options.

What does lurking and flossing have to do with contributing to open source? It's all about sustaining tiny habits. Learn how to use tiny habits to go from coder to contributor.

How does the Faker Ruby gem work? How do you contribute to an Open Source Ruby project? Know exactly how by watching us do it live!

A quick guide to help you debug a Third-Party Ruby Gem (faker-ruby) using `bundle open`, `pry`, and `git bisect`.

Want to find out for sure whether you’re moving up the Engineering Ladder anytime soon or not? Instead of asking for advice, ask for instructive feedback. Here's how.

No idea how to implement a new Ruby on Rails feature? Or a Rails model? A migration? How to write a test? Here's how to effectively use 200+ Ruby on Rails Applications as a reference for implementing the most common things you need as a Ruby developer.

Have you ever reflected on your career goals as a Software Developer? How often do you talk with someone who’s doing the kind of work you want to be doing? Find out how Mina Slater created her own role by taking advantage of her theater management background and expanding the impact of her work.

Are you working on Ruby on Rails Applications that are constantly on fire, overwhelmed by technical debt? Instead of being a firefighter, what if you could be a happy programmer again? Listen and learn exactly how to measure tech debt and take the right steps to immediately improve code quality!

An introduction to Hotwire with Chris Oliver, from GoRails. Hotwire is the new way of making AJAX requests on Ruby on Rails. Learn how to build JavaScript-less Rails with turbo streams, Stimulus, and form_with.

A class on Ruby Internals and TenderJIT. Aaron Patterson (tenderlove) joined us on an Open Source Thursdays Expert Guest session to teach you about compilers, interpreters, and how to contribute to TenderJIT.

Taking ages to deliver small changes? Constantly sacrificing code quality? Learn which Ruby code quality tools you can use to perform static code analysis and improve code quality.

Living in a country whose currency is undervalued, which makes it hard for you to afford a course priced in US dollars? Here's a list of resources that offer discounts for Ruby and Rails developers who earn a local wage (outside of the US). The list includes one-time fee and monthly subscriptions.

Do you have a hard time learning the syntax of a new programming language, even though you know how to code? Here's a quick knowledge transfer exercise to help you learn Ruby.

You're craving some squeaky-clean code, but all you have for lunch every day is a big bowl of legacy spaghetti code. Here's one way to change that.

Are you joining a new company, and the codebase is massive and scary? Are you freaking out because you don't even know where or how to get started? What if you could feel comfortable collaborating with your new team, and confidently navigate any codebase? Here is a list of strategies to help you!

Whether you're new to Pry or not, there are so many commands to learn! Get Started with Pry in 5 minutes and save hours next time you're debugging Ruby on Rails code.