Value Objects - The Most Useful Design Pattern in Ruby

Explore the underutilized power of value objects in object-oriented software design during this 32-minute conference talk from RailsConf 2024. Discover how Ruby's first-class support for value objects opens up new possibilities for improving code quality and performance. Learn when and how to implement value objects effectively, and understand their potential to bridge different domains, enhance test speed and maintainability, and boost overall code performance. Gain insights into combining value objects with the factory pattern to create a highly versatile design approach. Presented by Jared Norman, this talk offers practical knowledge for leveraging one of the most useful yet underappreciated design patterns in software development.