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Glimmer DSL for SWT Supports Linux DEB/RPM Packaging
Glimmer DSL for SWT v4.21.2.0 just added support for Linux DEB/RPM native executable packaging (while still supporting the older GEM packaging alternative), rendering Linux a 1st class packaging citizen in Glimmer DSL for SWT just like Mac, which has support for APP/DMG/PKG native executables/installers, and Windows, which has support for MSI/EXE native executables/installers. Read more
The Joy of Structs
I wrote a comprehensive guide to Ruby Structs which is meant to shed more light on this underutilized but powerful primitive. Enjoy!
Async Ruby
Ruby has an Async implementation! It’s available today, it’s production-ready, and it’s probably the most awesome thing that’s happened to Ruby in the last decade, if not longer. Read more
Evolution of Encrypted Credentials in Rails 6.2
With each update, the credentials feature acquired better shape. This post will offer a peek into the evolution of encrypted credentials since its inception in Rails 5.1 Read more
Enumerations system for Ruby with awesome features
Today I published my gem for building enumerations in classes. Read more
Rails API Building: The Resourceful Way
A unique, but thoughtful approach to building Rails REST APIs by using POROs to build endpoint resources. This article also briefly touches on how to use links on both the server and client to dictate application behavior. Read more
Building, Testing, and Deploying Google Cloud Functions With Ruby
Google’s Cloud Functions let developers run their code in production in a scalable way without worrying about the minutiae of server administration. In this article, Subomi shows walks us through building a real-world service using GCF.
What is request queue time?
Request queue time is a key metric for understanding web app performance and scaling. This post explains what it is, how it’s calculated, and how you can use it to effectively optimize your app.
Rubber Duck Dev Show Episode 17 | Practicing Continuous Integration & Deployment
Hear two rubyists discuss how to practice continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD):
How to create seamless modal forms with Turbo Drive
Turbo Frames inspired us to ask for a piece of html to work regardless if it is rendered on it’s own page, or as part of another page. I’m borrowing the same idea to apply it to modals. Goal is to not introduce any changes to the backend code (no Turbo Streams), but still be able to submit forms and see validation errors. Read more
Preloading Rails applications in production
When it’s time to take your application online, there are several decisions to make. Today I would like to talk about application preloading and explain why I prefer preloading applications in production.
The Era of Bridgetown v1 Has Begun. Welcome to the “Pearl”
Named after the famed Pearl District on Portland’s west side, I’m pleased to announce the first public alpha release of Bridgetown 1.0 (technically 1.0.0.alpha5). v1 is chock full of major advancements for the platform. In addition, we’ve launched a dedicated fundraising site for Bridgetown. We hope you join the campaign to push v1 over the finish line, and please help us spread the word so other interested Rubyists and web developers may contribute as well.
How to use jQuery & jQueryUI with Esbuild
Want to use older Javascript libraries like jQuery with modern JS bundlers like Esbuild? There are some tricks like learning about import hoisting, but it’s easier than you might think. See how to use jQuery & jQueryUI with Esbuild
Rack Middlewares using Ruby on Rails
This post describes what Rack is and how to write Rack Middlewares using Ruby on Rails. It uses common Rails Client-Service Middleware Production examples.
Complete testing of sidekiq jobs
I wrote a blog post for end-to-end testing of async sidekiq jobs: Read more
CryptoPunks GUI by Glimmer DSL for Tk
This is a Graphical User Interface for the famous Cryptopunks Ruby gem, built with Glimmer DSL for Tk. Read more
Monolith Diaries: Upgrading Rails
A post for streamlining the Rails upgrade process.
How Polywork uses Hotwire & Turbo Native to build quickly
The Polywork team joined us on the Remote Ruby podcast to talk about their experience building apps with Hotwire, how it’s helped their development process, and how it works building Turbo Native apps. Listen to the Remote Ruby podcast with Polywork
Ruby's Got You Covered
Ruby’s coverage module includes many options that can answer different questions about your code. This article explores the modes that the module provides.
Manga2PDF GUI by Glimmer DSL for LibUI
Manga2PDF is a simple Ruby app to download manga and merge the images into a single pdf file. Available in both CLI and GUI. The GUI is written with Glimmer DSL for LibUI. Read more
Glimmer DSL for SWT Doubles in Gem Downloads in The Last 3 Months
It was only 3 months ago when I announced that it has been a year since the glimmer-dsl-swt gem was split from glimmer, and it had already gotten 39k downloads. Shockingly enough, 3 months later, the number more doubled! It is 82k now! Read more
RSpec Tracer v1.0.0 Released
It adds support for: Read more