Ruby Central Courses

Plain, Old, but Mighty: Leveraging POROs in Greenfield and Legacy Code

Explore strategies to leverage Plain Old Ruby Objects (POROs) in new and legacy code, enhancing flexibility, readability, and testability in Rails applications.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Cryptic Error Messages to Rails Contributor

Uncover how puzzling Rails errors can become opportunities for contribution. Learn to navigate source code, connect seemingly unrelated issues, and make impactful changes to enhance the Rails community experience.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Red in Fantasyland - Exploring Ruby's Future

Dive into Brandon Weaver's thought-provoking keynote exploring Ruby's evolution, future possibilities, and innovative programming concepts in this engaging conference presentation.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mentorship in Three Acts

Discover effective mentorship strategies for team growth, covering three stages of program integration and methods to engage hesitant teams. Learn to create a structured system that enhances skills and culture.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Taylor's Guide to Big Rewrites

Insights on successfully rewriting a large application, applying Taylorism principles to software development, and managing complex projects with a small team.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Upgrading the Ruby Community

Explore strategies to enhance the Ruby community's impact, from salary transparency to unions, building on its welcoming and supportive foundation.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How We Implemented Internal Salary Transparency - And Why It Matters

Explore the implementation of internal salary transparency, its benefits, challenges, and impact on workplace trust and satisfaction through a real-world case study.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Mentorship Panel

Gain insights on building effective mentor-mentee relationships from experienced developers. Learn practical tips, benefits, and strategies for successful mentorship in software development.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Power of Improv - Unlocking Your Creative Potential as a Developer

Discover how improvisation techniques can enhance creativity, collaboration, and career satisfaction for developers through interactive exercises and practical insights.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Managing the Burnout Burndown

Practical strategies for tech leaders to manage stress, reduce burnout, and maintain productivity. Combines real-world experience with academic insights for a balanced approach to workplace well-being.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Building a More Effective, Bidirectional Mentor-Mentee Relationship

Explore strategies to enhance mentor-mentee relationships, drawing from research and personal experiences. Learn to overcome common challenges and maximize value for both parties.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Rails Performance Monitoring 101 - A Primer for Junior Developers

Learn essential tools and techniques for identifying and resolving performance issues in Rails applications, focusing on a top-down approach for triaging and scaling viral startups.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

A Ruby Community Podcast Live

Live podcast featuring interviews with Ruby community leaders, including Aaron Patterson and Irina Nazarova. Audience participation encouraged through questions and voting for additional guests.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Keynote - Investing in the Ruby Community

Explore how a developer's passion for Ruby led to community investments, featuring insights on Rails, Shopify upgrades, and Ruby VM improvements.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Leading through Change - When Two Cultures Combine

Explore leadership strategies for navigating cultural mergers, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change in diverse organizational environments.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk