Async with the Reactor Pattern
Ever wondered how async frameworks such as Ruby's EventMachine or Node.JS work under the hood? Those frameworks are built on a technology known as the…
Async with Multiplexing
In our quest to coordinate asynchronous tasks, we've attempted a polling approach. Unfortunately, this strategy has some significant efficiency drawba…
Asynch with Polling
How can we make sure asynchronous work is done efficiently? In ep #2 of a series, we'll build one of the simplest possible solutions: a polling model.
Exploratory Refactoring
Playfully experiment with potentially redesigns of your Rails code, by temporarily removing ActiveRecord dependencies that would otherwise cramp your …
Full Utilization
Let's talk about asynchronous code. How do we manage parallel-but-interdependent workflows without losing its place or wasting time? In the first of a…
The TOO HARD Code Smell
Programming is hard, but sometimes we can overcomplicate things for ourselves. Join guest Chris Doyle to learn why a problem that feels "TOO HARD" is …
API Design for productivity
You've heard of User Experience (UX), but what about DevX? Join Aja Hammerly to learn how to give your APIs a great Developer Experience.
Smaller Objects, Faster Code
Join guest chef Jack Thorne to learn a little about memory architecture in modern CPUs, and how optimizing object size can lead to major performance w…
Questioning Metaphors: The Message Myth
What is the big lie at the root of modern object-oriented programming? Why is OO so difficult to learn and to teach? Find out in this new episode!
Two Factor Authentication – Frank Rietta
Join guest chef Frank Rietta to learn why it's important to implement 2FA in your applications - and just how easy it can be in Rails!