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June 6, 2024 31 mins

In this special crossover episode recorded live from RailsConf 2024 in Detroit, join us for a unique gathering of prominent Ruby podcasters. Julie teams up with Elise from the 'Ruby on Rails' podcast, Jason from 'Code with Jason,' Joël from 'The Bike Shed,' and Drew from 'Code and the Coding Coders Who Code It.' The group discusses their experiences at RailsConf, including workshops, talks about Test Driven Development (TDD), and building dynamic applications with Turbo. They delve into the implications of RailsConf being discontinued after 2025, the thriving local Ruby conference scene, and share candid moments about their interactions with the community. Additionally, they touch upon diverse topics such as Detroit-style pizza, hot dog eating capacities, and food opinions, blending technical insights with light-hearted banter. The episode concludes with gratitude for the well-coordinated event and excitement for future Ruby gatherings. Enjoy!

[00:00:30] Live from RailsConf Detroit

[00:01:04] Meet the Hosts

[00:01:38] Conference Highlights and Workshops

[00:07:21] The Future of RailsConf

[00:12:10] Community Interactions and Podcasting

[00:14:21] Exploring Detroit

[00:17:30] Exploring Unique Pizza Toppings

[00:18:02] Pittsburgh's Pierogi Pizza

[00:18:20] The Versatility of Pizza

[00:19:17] Controversial Pizza Opinions

[00:20:43] Coney Island Hot Dogs in Detroit

[00:21:19] Hot Dog Eating Contest

[00:21:39] Food Preferences and Eating Habits

[00:26:06] Snail Mail Programming Newsletter

[00:27:24] Conference Highlights and Expectations

[00:30:50] Wrapping Up the Podcast



Panelists:

Julie J.

Elise Shaffer

Jason Swett

Drew Bragg

Joël Quenneville


Sponsors:

Honeybadger

GoRails


Links:

Julie J. Twitter

Julie J. Website

Drew Bragg Twitter

Code and the Coding Coders who Code it Podcast with Drew Bragg

Jason Swett Twitter

Code with Jason Website

Joël Quenneville Twitter

Joël Quenneville Website

The Bike Shed Podcast

Elise Shaffer Website

The Ruby on Rails Podcast
RailsConf 2024

  • (00:30) - Live from RailsConf Detroit
  • (01:04) - Meet the Hosts
  • (01:38) - Conference Highlights and Workshops
  • (07:21) - The Future of RailsConf
  • (12:10) - Community Interactions and Podcasting
  • (14:21) - Exploring Detroit
  • (17:30) - Exploring Unique Pizza Toppings
  • (18:02) - Pittsburgh's Pierogi Pizza
  • (18:20) - The Versatility of Pizza
  • (19:17) - Controversial Pizza Opinions
  • (20:43) - Coney Island Hot Dogs in Detroit
  • (21:19) - Hot Dog Eating Contest
  • (21:39) - Food Preferences and Eating Habits
  • (26:06) - Snail Mail Programming Newsletter
  • (27:24) - Conference Highlights and Expectations
  • (30:50) - Wrapping Up the Podcast
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