Confreaks Courses

A Pragmatic and Simple Approach to Fixing a Memory Leak in Rails - RailsConf 2023

Discover practical techniques for identifying and resolving memory leaks in Rails applications without specialized tools or extensive knowledge.

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

The End of Legacy Code - Embracing Eternal Onboarding

Explore a new perspective on legacy code, embracing Eternal Onboarding to transform your approach and eliminate the dread associated with inherited codebases.

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

Faster Websites: Integrating Next-Gen Images in Your Rails Apps

Optimize website performance by integrating next-gen images in Rails apps. Learn about WebP format, its impact on loading times, conversion rates, and SEO. Explore challenges and solutions for implementation.

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

Zero Downtime Rails Upgrades - Strategies for Seamless Version Transitions

Learn techniques for seamless Rails upgrades while maintaining feature development. Discover strategies to minimize downtime, ensure predictable results, and confidently tackle future upgrades with a refined, incremental approach.

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

Building an Offline Experience with a Rails-Powered Progressive Web Application - RailsConf 2023

Discover how to transform your Rails app into a Progressive Web App, enabling rich offline experiences using Rails 7's front-end tools. Perfect for entry-level developers.

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

ActiveRecord::Encryption - Stop Hackers from Reading Your Data

Learn to encrypt data in Rails applications using ActiveRecord::Encryption. Explore implementation strategies, potential pitfalls, and real-world successes from GitHub's experience.

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

Functional Patterns in Ruby

Explore functional programming concepts from OCaml and apply them to Ruby for cleaner, more future-proof code.

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

Exploring the Power of Turbo Streams and ActionCable - Building a Real-Time Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Explore Turbo Streams and ActionCable by building a real-time tic-tac-toe game, featuring rising difficulty levels and suitable for both beginners and advanced coders.

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

How We Implemented Internal Salary Transparency and Why It Matters

Discover the process and benefits of implementing internal salary transparency, enhancing workplace trust and satisfaction.

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

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

Unlock your creative potential as a developer through improvisation techniques. Explore key elements, practice activities, and gain insights to enhance creativity and collaboration.

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

Hacking Your Emotional API

Explore emotional intelligence's impact on teamwork and productivity. Learn practical tools to manage emotions effectively in professional settings.

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

Forecasting the Future: An Introduction to Machine Learning for Weather Prediction in Native Ruby

Explore weather prediction using machine learning in Ruby. Learn to build, train, and deploy ML models natively, discovering accessible tools and libraries for Ruby-based AI projects.

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

Building Dynamic ActiveRecord Queries - A Custom Design Pattern

Discover a custom design pattern for crafting efficient, flexible, and readable ActiveRecord queries in Rails applications using query objects and builders.

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

Migrating Shopify's Core Rails Monolith to Trilogy

Explore Shopify's migration from Mysql2 to Trilogy, covering MySQL protocols, Active Record adapters, and open source contributions. Learn about implementation challenges and production impact.

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

Keynote: Innovations and Insights in Ruby on Rails Development

Explore Aaron Patterson's insights and perspectives on Ruby on Rails development in this engaging keynote address from RailsConf 2023.

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