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The author reflects on their journey with Ruby, from discovering it in university to building a career around Ruby on Rails. They highlight the vibrant Ruby community, the influence of key figures like Matz and _why, and the impact of Rails on web development. The author emphasizes how Rails’ ease of use and rich ecosystem made it a game-changer, allowing for rapid prototyping and experimentation.

The Ruby on Rails community, once a welcoming space, has become increasingly hostile. The author, a trans woman, reflects on the community’s decline, highlighting the negative impact of David Hamburger Helper, a figure who embodies the community’s shift towards toxicity. The author also discusses the broader societal issues impacting the trans community, emphasizing the need for awareness and action.

The author expresses concern about the influence of wealthy individuals and corporations on the Ruby community, specifically highlighting Shopify’s financial influence on Rubygems. The author also criticizes David Hamburger Helper, a prominent Ruby community leader, for his controversial and divisive statements, particularly those targeting the transgender community. The author argues that such behaviour is harmful and contributes to a toxic environment within the community.

The author reflects on the negative impact of David’s actions on the Ruby and Rails communities, highlighting his domineering behaviour and the resulting decline of Ruby’s popularity. The author expresses disappointment in the current state of the tech industry, where creativity and programmer happiness are overshadowed by efficiency and conformity. They hope to influence those in David’s orbit to reconsider their support for him and to encourage the Ruby community to prioritize its core values.

The author criticizes the toxic behaviour of David Hamburger Helper, arguing that it is harming the Ruby community and pushing out marginalized groups. They call on Ruby maintainers to take action, suggesting a fork of the project if necessary, and urge the broader community to stand up against abuse and support a more inclusive future for Ruby. The author also highlights the importance of democratic governance in open-source projects, citing the Python Software Foundation’s recent decision to prioritize their values over funding.

The author reflects on their experience with the Ruby on Rails community, highlighting its fun and inclusive culture, while acknowledging its flaws and the presence of bad actors. They express disappointment with Ruby Central’s handling of a recent situation and criticize the far-right movement’s influence on trans rights. The author also shares their personal journey of growth and change, emphasizing the importance of kindness and vulnerability.

Who, Me?: Big Blue turned the air blue

Chops was a developer for Initrode. Early on a Monday, they were summoned to their manager Gary's office before the caffeine had even hit their brain.

Gary glowered up from his office chair as Chops entered. This wasn't looking good. "We need to talk about the latest commit for Taskmaster."

Who, Me?: At last, enough hours in the day to RTFM

Who, Me?: Some people will do anything to avoid an all-nighter

Discover the wonders of nature with "The Art of Fauna", a beautiful puzzle game! Each artwork is paired with a fascinating description about the animal it depicts, allowing you to choose your path: relax and piece together stunning vintage drawings, or challenge yourself by reconstructing the text and learn about these magnificent animals. THE ART

“What would you do if your destiny wasn't in your hands, but in the hands of observers who you know exist but can't interact with?”This is the question Nobina asked herself as she prepared to go through a journey where either she lives a peaceful life trying to continue her writing career or is swept up in the events of the world. After dying in her (...)

Save the hero. Lose the sword—to a bird no less. RIP, sword.
Come join the slime summoner Slimantha at the cozy town of Bleakfyre. Swords, birds, not-so-useful heroes getting mauled by bears ... Slimantha has this, but first, cheese sandwich. Chomp and chew. Chomp and chew.
Slimantha's gaze drifts up. Are those crows? What are they doing?
In the first (...)

“Five stars? Really?” he asks, looking over the hard-cover book in his hands. Standing before the shelf, his eyes glance over the front of the novel he’s (...)

As a homeless man, Gus has drank some strange things before -- but nothing as strange as this. After a bottle of wine puts grotesque markings on his hand and gives him the ability to harness the power of slime, he must run from the cult the drink was stolen from and seek revenge on the person who gave it to him.
Progression | Action | Adventure | Comedy (...)

Remote Desktop Accessibility for the NVDA screen reader - LeonarddeR/rdAccess

Nemesis Engine engaged. Nemesis found... Transporting...
And now that I had EVERYTHING going in the right direction, I'm sucked into another world as a scullery maid because some ex-boyfriend from high school still hates me? Seriously? I was pre-med! I had a family! And a cat!
What do you mean I can have my cat? Well, that's a start...but once (...)

Who, Me?: 'If I wasn't already taking blood pressure meds, I'm sure I would not have survived'

Now AU sixth year.Hermione's quest for a quiet place to read leads to the discovery of a remarkable portrait. CHAPTER 18:The Order of Merlin. The living are celebrated, the dead remembered, and it is a new day for the wizarding world. Multifaceted Nominee

Podcast Episode · Twenty Thousand Hertz · 04/02/2025 · 32m