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Stephen Anderson
In this episode, we welcome Stephen Anderson, founder and owner of Bendyworks, a Madison, Wisconsin based Ruby on Rails consultancy. Stephen shares his journey from corporate Java consulting to building a values-driven software shop, discussing his philosophy of constantly seeking 10x productivity improvements and the pivotal moments that led him to entrepreneurship. LINKS- Bendyworks- Ryan's Website- Brendan's X/Twitter- Brendan's BlueskyQuestions or comments, email us at [email protected] us a text
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Scott Werner
In this episode, we welcome Scott Werner, CEO of Sublayer, to discuss the future of software development and how AI is transforming the industry. Scott shares his experiences and insights on how AI is changing the way startups build and maintain software products, including Sublayer’s AI-driven tools like APM, Augmentations, and Artificial Ruby. They explore practical applications of AI in software engineering, the concept of MCP, and the fast-evolving landscape of AI technology, offering valuable takeaways for developers and tech entrepreneurs.00:20 Overview of Sublayer's AI Focus01:20 Main Products and Innovations03:29 AI in Software Development07:00 Triggers and AI Automation08:58 MCP and Structured Outputs17:53 Open Source and AI Agents20:05 The Future of AI in Development21:15 Journey to Sublayer: A Winding Road23:10 Challenges and Innovations in AI Product Development28:09 The Fast Fashion Era of Software33:14 The Future of AI and Business Models40:17 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansLINKS- Sublayer Website- Scott's Blog (Works on My Machine)- Ryan's Website- Brendan's X/Twitter- Brendan's BlueskyQuestions or comments, email us at [email protected] us a text
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Chris Gaffney
This week, Chris Gaffney, owner of Dead Man's Snitch, a niche monitoring service for CRON jobs and service heartbeats joined us. Discover the origins of the company, its growth journey, and the challenges faced in achieving uptime and scalability. Chris also shares insights on the tech stack used, the role of Rails in their development, and the impact of market strategies like Heroku integration.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:21 Overview of Dead Man's Snitch03:03 Challenges and Achievements03:49 Current Focus and Full-Time Commitment04:12 Product Use Cases and Platforms10:02 Heroku Integration Experience16:09 Marketing Strategies and Developer Challenges19:26 Future Plans and Dreams20:08 Balancing Business and Family23:56 The Value of Personal Touch in Business25:40 Technical Challenges and Solutions31:38 Data Management Strategies37:19 The Role of Rails in Business Success39:37 Conclusion and Contact InformationQuestions or comments, email us at [email protected] us a text
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Leveraging AI to Enhance User Productivity
In this episode, we explore how AI can be leveraged to build engaging features in our applications. We discuss the development of a 'guided blogging' feature using AI, its benefits for users, and the challenges faced in implementing conversational interfaces. We also discuss a bit about the future of AI in SaaS, the role of AI in content curation, and how to balance automation with human oversight.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:41 Discussing AI feature Ryan is building02:35 Technical Challenges and Solutions05:49 Exploring AI Integration14:41 Future of AI in SaaS25:13 Human Element in AI31:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLINKS- Ryan's Website- Brendan's X/Twitter- Brendan's BlueskyQuestions or comments, email us at [email protected] us a text
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Challenges of Performance Monitoring in Rails
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of performance monitoring in Rails applications. Our discussion revolves around popular tools like Honey Badger, New Relic, Skylight, and App Signal, and the challenges of effectively using them. We explore specific pain points such as queue times, slow endpoints, and memory usage, and contemplate whether rolling your own solution is viable. Listen in for insights, tips, and relatable struggles in maintaining and optimizing Rails apps, especially for smaller teams and solo developers.00:31 Challenges with Performance Monitoring Tools01:17 Specific Tools and Their Limitations02:07 The Cost and Complexity of Monitoring04:02 Seeking Solutions and Alternatives09:13 Database Monitoring and Additional Tools14:18 Considering Building Custom Solutions16:23 Seeking Help from App Signal17:01 Discussing Nate Berkopec's Speed Book19:10 Challenges with Performance Monitoring22:12 Complexity of Building Web Apps25:00 Prioritizing Development Tasks29:16 Concluding ThoughtsLINKS- Ryan's Website- Brendan's X/Twitter- Brendan's BlueskySend us a text
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