Confreaks Courses

Glimpses of Humanity: Game-Building with an AI Pair - Blue Ridge Ruby 2024

Explore AI-human collaboration in game development using Rails, enhancing communication skills and experiencing the magic of machine-human interaction.

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

Nil - Nothing is Easy, Is It?

Explore nil usage anti-patterns in Ruby, learn refactoring techniques to reduce errors, and optimize code for better understanding and long-term maintainability.

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

My Rails App is Old Enough to Drink: Over Two Decades with One App

Explore the evolution of a Rails app over two decades, learning valuable insights on longevity, adaptability, and the enduring relevance of Rails in web development.

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

Validate Me! - Demystifying Rails Validators

Demystify Rails validators, explore their inner workings, and learn to create custom validators with confidence in this enlightening session.

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

The Very Hungry Transaction - Avoiding Dangerous Patterns in Database Transactions

Explore database transaction pitfalls and best practices to safeguard data integrity and application performance in Rails applications.

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

The Pursuit of Happiness in Tech Careers

Explore scientific studies on human happiness and apply insights to tech careers. Gain practical strategies for increasing personal and professional well-being in the software industry.

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

Navigating Career Transitions - Stop Second Guessing and Let Go of Guilt

Explore strategies for navigating career transitions, overcoming self-doubt, and embracing change without guilt. Learn from Lauren Auchter's journey in edtech and engineering.

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

A Rubyist's Guide to Existential Dread

Explore strategies for Rubyists to navigate industry uncertainties, including AI advancements and market challenges, while maintaining professional growth and optimism.

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

Refactoring: The ASMR of Programming Talks

Explore satisfying code refactoring techniques in Ruby, drawing inspiration from renowned experts and focusing on practical "aha" moments for developers.

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

Which Time Is It? - A Graphical Tour of Time Concepts and Operations

Explore time concepts, operations, and mental models to avoid subtle bugs in Ruby programming through a graphical tour of time itself.

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

Demystifying the Ruby Package Ecosystem

Explore the inner workings of Ruby's package ecosystem, from gem installation to debugging and security considerations in Rails applications.

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

How Programs Learn and What Happens After They're Built

Explore software evolution through architectural insights, drawing parallels between building design and program development for sustainable systems.

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

Finding a Needle in the Haystack - Debugging Performance Issues

Explore profiling tools and techniques for debugging critical performance issues in Ruby applications, with insights from a real-world case study.

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

Ruby on Rack: The Magic Between Request and Response - Lecture 1

Explore Rack's inner workings, versatility, and middleware magic in Ruby web development. Gain practical insights for efficient session management, authentication, and caching.

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

Re-interpreting Data - Turning Files into Audio, Images, and Music

Explore unconventional data transformations: hear JPEGs, visualize executables, and convert zip files to music. Learn to manipulate raw bytes and bits in Ruby.

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