Ruby Central Courses

Mentorship in Three Acts

Discover effective mentorship strategies for team growth, covering three stages of program integration and methods to engage hesitant teams. Learn to create a structured system that enhances skills and culture.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Taylor's Guide to Big Rewrites

Insights on successfully rewriting a large application, applying Taylorism principles to software development, and managing complex projects with a small team.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Upgrading the Ruby Community

Explore strategies to enhance the Ruby community's impact, from salary transparency to unions, building on its welcoming and supportive foundation.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How We Implemented Internal Salary Transparency - And Why It Matters

Explore the implementation of internal salary transparency, its benefits, challenges, and impact on workplace trust and satisfaction through a real-world case study.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Mentorship Panel

Gain insights on building effective mentor-mentee relationships from experienced developers. Learn practical tips, benefits, and strategies for successful mentorship in software development.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Power of Improv - Unlocking Your Creative Potential as a Developer

Discover how improvisation techniques can enhance creativity, collaboration, and career satisfaction for developers through interactive exercises and practical insights.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Managing the Burnout Burndown

Practical strategies for tech leaders to manage stress, reduce burnout, and maintain productivity. Combines real-world experience with academic insights for a balanced approach to workplace well-being.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Building a More Effective, Bidirectional Mentor-Mentee Relationship

Explore strategies to enhance mentor-mentee relationships, drawing from research and personal experiences. Learn to overcome common challenges and maximize value for both parties.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Rails Performance Monitoring 101 - A Primer for Junior Developers

Learn essential tools and techniques for identifying and resolving performance issues in Rails applications, focusing on a top-down approach for triaging and scaling viral startups.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Leading through Change - When Two Cultures Combine

Explore leadership strategies for navigating cultural mergers, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change in diverse organizational environments.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

An Imposter's Guide to Growth in Engineering

Explore imposter syndrome in mid to upper-level engineers, learn how it can lead to growth, and discover practical steps to overcome it when facing new challenges.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Hacking Your Emotional API

Explore how emotions impact teamwork and code quality. Learn practical tools for handling emotions, improving cognition, memory, and communication in software development.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The End of Legacy Code

Explore the concept of Eternal Onboarding to transform your perspective on legacy code, eliminating fear and frustration while embracing curiosity and documentation.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Accessible by Default

Learn strategies for making large, existing Rails applications accessible through automated scanning, custom forms, and preview-driven development.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Rails as a Piece of Birthday Cake

Discover how to structure Rails applications using a layered approach for better maintainability, drawing parallels with birthday cakes to illustrate effective strategies for scaling and organizing your codebase.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk