Ruby Central Courses

From Beginner to Expert, and Back Again

Explore the concept of "beginner's mind" in software development, drawing insights from aviation and geology to foster open-mindedness and continuous learning.

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

Change the Climate Before Changing the Weather

Explore strategies for initiating positive change in workplace systems, starting with small-scale improvements that can lead to broader organizational shifts.

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

Ruby Lambdas

Explore Ruby lambdas to write cleaner, simpler, and more flexible code. Learn functional design patterns and discover how lambdas enhance software development beyond traditional object-oriented approaches.

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

Building Native GUI Apps in Ruby

Discover how to create cross-platform desktop apps with native GUI using Ruby and Glimmer DSL for LibUI. Learn lightweight syntax, data-binding, and advanced features for efficient development.

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

We Need Someone Technical on the Call

Strategies for technical professionals to excel in client calls, empowering teams and managing time effectively while delivering value and advancing career opportunities.

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

In Defense of Ruby Metaprogramming

Explore Ruby's metaprogramming: when to use it, which features to leverage, and how to implement it safely. Learn to harness Ruby's flexibility for powerful and enjoyable coding.

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

Working Together - Pairing as Senior and Junior Developers

Discover effective strategies for junior developers to maximize learning and growth when pairing with senior mentors, fostering skill development and problem-solving abilities.

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

The Power of 'No'

Discover strategies for setting boundaries, overcoming FOMO, and confidently saying 'no' to preserve your peace of mind, especially valuable for people of color in professional settings.

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

Staff Engineer - Here Be Dragons

Demystifying the role of Staff Engineer: leadership beyond management, challenges, and opportunities in this uncharted territory of software engineering careers.

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

Analyzing an Analyzer - A Dive into How RuboCop Works

Explore RuboCop's internals: Learn how this popular Ruby tool analyzes and auto-corrects code, diving into its mechanisms for linting, security checks, and style enforcement.

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

Looking Into Peephole Optimizations

Explore Ruby VM's peephole optimizations: how they work, their impact on bytecode execution, and their effect on runtime performance. No prior bytecode experience needed.

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

I'm in Love with Mermaid

Discover Mermaid, a markdown-compatible graphing tool for easy diagram creation in GitHub. Learn to enhance your documentation with visually appealing and maintainable diagrams.

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

Ruby Archaeology - Forgotten Web Frameworks

Explore forgotten Ruby web frameworks from the 2000s, examining their features, ideas, and potential for revival in modern web development.

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

This Old App

Discover parallels between home renovation and app upgrades, exploring planning, scheduling, and execution stages to gain valuable insights for modernizing legacy software.

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

RubyGems.org MFA - The Past, Present and Future

Explore RubyGems.org's Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) journey, its crucial role in preventing account takeovers, and future developments to enhance security for Ruby developers.

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