Ruby Central (RailsConf: July 8-10)

RubyGems.org Funding Model & A New Path For Community-Led Growth TL;DR: Today, we’re launching a sustainable and community-driven funding model for RubyGems.org infrastructure, maintenance, and security. If you build with Ruby, join us in keeping RubyGems.org,…

We're breaking down how RubyGems.org is funded, and how you and your company can support its maintenance and growth... 👇 rubycentral.org/news/rubygem...

It was such a pleasure to see old and new friends at the last @rubycentral.org RailsConf <3

Why I'm Taking Events on the Road This Fall I last interviewed for a job in 2007. Since then, each new opportunity in my career has come through my network. People who knew when I was ready for something new, who could vouch for my work, who…

Locations & dates:

Chicago - September 6th
Atlanta - September 13th
New Orleans - September 20th
Portland - October (TBD)
San Diego - October (TBD)
Austin - October (TBD)

You can learn more here! 👇 www.xoruby.com/blog/why-i-a...

Big news -- @jremsikjr.bsky.social of Flagrant has officially announced XO Ruby! 💫

Taking place across six U.S. cities between September and October, XO Ruby is a series of traveling events that, for locals, won't require a plane ticket and hotel stay...

Why I'm Taking Events on the Road This Fall I last interviewed for a job in 2007. Since then, each new opportunity in my career has come through my network. People who knew when I was ready for something new, who could vouch for my work, who sa...

We'll be hosting small regional ruby conferences in Chicago, Atlanta, and New Orleans in September. Tell your friends!

www.xoruby.com/blog/why-i-a...

Congratulations to Figma on their IPO at a ~$19B valuation! 👏

Another success story for companies built on Ruby. 💪

The recordings from the final RailsConf 2025 are now also live on @rubyevents.org!

#railsconf #railsconf2025 @rubycentral.org

The recording from my #RailsConf 2025 talk was just posted on @rubyevents.org and on the @rubycentral.org YouTube channel! In case you weren't able to attend in person go check it out! 📽️ 📺

Links below 🔗 👇

- RubyEvents: www.rubyevents.org/talks/intern...
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icd3...

🚨 Episode 2 of The Ruby Gems Podcast is LIVE!

Hosts Marty Haught & David Hill sit down with Evan Phoenix to discuss:

💎 The evolution of Ruby Central
💎 The role of maintainership in open source
💎 Scaling with Puma
💎 AI, tech trends, and what’s next

Listen now & SUBSCRIBE: rubygemspodcast.com

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Big thank you to our video production partners at @confreaks.bsky.social & our video recording sponsor this year, FastRuby.io! 🤩

RailsConf 2025 (Philadelphia) RailsConf is the world’s longest-running gathering for the Rails community. Since 2006, we have brought together developers and enthusiasts of all levels alo...

🚨 RailsConf 2025 speaker videos are now LIVE! 🚨

Whether you want to catch up on talks you missed or rewatch your favorites, check out videos from speakers like @tenderlove.dev, DHH, Aji Slater, John Dewsnap, & many more... 👇

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Ruby Central's OSS Changelog: July 2025 Hello, and welcome to the July newsletter. Read on for announcements about our Open Source Program and a report of the OSS work we’ve done over the past month! As mentioned in our previous…

ICYMI: Last week, we published Ruby Central's Open Source Changelog for July! 🛠️

Packed with updates on our Open Source Program that oversees the maintenance and growth of RubyGems, RubyGems.org, and Bundler... rubycentral.org/news/ruby-ce...

RailsConf 2025 - The Modern View Layer Rails Deserves: A Vision for 2025 and Beyond

I just published a recap of my RailsConf 2025 talk on my blog!

Herb v0.4.0 is out, now with the Herb Linter, a Formatter preview, and deeper editor integration for HTML+ERB.

Plus: a look at ReActionView, my vision for the future of the Rails view layer.

#railsconf #railsconf2025 @rubycentral.org

Do you have a project that was inspired by or came out of your time at #RailsConf? 👀

Share with me for a possible feature!

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I have an amendment, or an addendum. This is what it feels like to get together with Ruby Friends always 🤗☺️

RailsConf 2025-themed "Thank You From Ruby Central" card.

Thanks TO @rubycentral.org for putting on so many great RailsConfs!

It was an honor to be part of the final one and to meet so many motivated people! I’m leaving with a lot of memories and even more excitement for what’s ahead for the Ruby Community!

Thank you! ❤️

#railsconf #railsconf2025

Speaking at RailsConf 2025 Quick recap of my time at the last RailsConf in Philly

Blogged! A recap of my experience giving my first conference talk at #RailsConf2025 in Philly! Thank you to @rubycentral.org and everyone I met last week! I couldn't have asked for a better first-time speaker experience than this! ❤️💎✨

www.chrisfung.dev/posts/speaki...

Things went a little off the rails by the Gusto booth at #RailsConf this week... 😅

On Day 0 of #RailsConf, attendee Wale Olaleye, a Philly local, hosted a pre-conference walking tour of the city!

We LOVE seeing these community-driven side events at our conferences. 🫶

What it feels like to get together with your Ruby friends at the final #RailsConf... 🥹

Live from the final keynote of the final #RailsConf...

And of course, it's @tenderlove.dev 🥲

Rich Kilmer, Chad Fowler, Anthony Eden sitting in chairs

Eileen and Matthew looking at a computer

Photos from #RailsConf

This morning, Aji Slater delivered an extra special keynote -- the "Keynote of Keynotes."

It was a reflection on nearly two decades of #RailsConf and all the keynotes that have inspired our community and helped drive the framework forward.

It was the perfect way to kick off Day 3. ❤️

When #RailsConf goes to Philly, you have to dress the part! ✨

The Ruby Gems Podcast A Ruby Central podcast that takes an inside look at the people, projects, and progress shaping the Ruby community.  Discover the gems in Ruby and connect to this vibrant group of amazing people.

A fun announcement, @davidhill.dev and I are hosting a new podcast from @rubycentral.org. We dropped the first episode at #railsconf. @chadfowler.com joined us for the first episode on how this all got started.

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Shan Cureton on stage

This is not goodbye

The Ruby central ecosystem

Attendees at RailsConf

♥️ Shan Cureton kicking off day 3 of #RailsConf with an inspiring message to companies in the #Rails community

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Thank you @rubycentral.org for having me. It was a beautiful last RailsConf. 19 years. Not bad for a hobby project 😁❤️