Ruby Central Courses

From Start to Published - Create a Game with Ruby

Learn to build and publish a game using Ruby and DragonRuby GameToolkit, from initial concept to final release, in this comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Solo - Building Successful Web Apps By Your Lonesome

Strategies for successful solo web app development: pros, cons, project selection, professional growth, and efficient processes for time-saving and peace of mind.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Ruby Office Hours with Shopify Engineering

Explore Shopify's Ruby projects and engineering culture in this Q&A session. Gain insights on Ruby development, Shopify's contributions, and career opportunities from experienced engineers.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Making Is A Fast

Optimizing Ruby's is_a? method: From bottleneck to constant-time performance, including implementation, bug fixes, and YJIT assembly integration.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Building a Commercial Game Engine using mRuby and SDL

Explore the process of building a cross-platform game engine using Ruby, covering rendering, simulation pipelines, and Ruby's viability for game development beyond web applications.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Never Again Without a Contract - Dry-Validation

Explore dry-validation in Ruby for robust input validation, clear contracts, and efficient error handling, enhancing system reliability and code quality.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Podcast Panel

Engaging discussion with Ruby podcast hosts on industry trends, community insights, and the future of Ruby programming.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How We Implemented Salary Transparency - And Why It Matters

Explore the implementation and benefits of salary transparency, including increased trust, job satisfaction, and improved gender and racial equity in the workplace.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TDD on the Shoulders of Giants

Learn essential TDD practices and techniques for Ruby development, adapting key concepts from testing literature to enhance your daily coding workflow.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Case of the Vanished Variable - A Ruby Mystery Story

Embark on a thrilling Ruby mystery adventure with Deirdre Bug as she unravels a perplexing code conundrum, blending technical insights with storytelling in this engaging conference talk.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Knowing When to Walk Away

Strategies for identifying workplace issues, addressing concerns, and making tough career decisions when a dream job turns sour.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Syntax Tree

Explore Syntax Tree, a powerful toolkit for analyzing and manipulating Ruby code, and discover its potential applications and future possibilities.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Zen and the Art of Incremental Automation

Discover principles for gradually automating manual processes in your codebase, fostering habits that reduce friction and streamline workflows for improved team productivity.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Sponsor Panel

Engaging discussion with industry leaders on Ruby's future, current trends, and innovative applications in software development.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Functional Programming for Fun and Profit

Discover how functional programming concepts can enhance your Ruby projects, offering powerful mental models and tools to improve your applications without diving into complex terminology.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk