Happy Wednesday! Here is issue #131 of our newsletter, which offers news and the best tools for your current or future Rails projects... 1. 🚨Technical debt isn’t just a code problem; it’s a business problem. In the article, The Hidden Costs of Technical Debt in Rails: Lessons from Client Projects, FastRuby and Planet Argon team up to share how tech debt quietly impacts your team's momentum with real-world examples and practical tips to manage it without a massive rewrite. We break down the hidden costs that pile up when tech debt goes unmanaged, from missed deadlines to team burnout. If you're struggling to justify upgrades, this is the argument you need. 2. 🚀 Tackling technical debt? It's not just about code; it's about boosting Developer Experience! In the article, Managing Technical Debt with DX and AI, with Unite.AI, Ernesto explains how AI-powered tools and a focus on DX can skyrocket your team's productivity and morale. Discover why having a DX champion could be your secret weapon! 3. 🤔 Ready to level up your Rails app with smart caching strategies? In the post Think before you cache, by Guido Medina, you'll learn why caching too early (or too often) can create more problems than it solves. A great reminder to think before you optimize. Discover manual methods, must-know gems, and learn how to identify the best caching opportunities while avoiding common pitfalls. 4. 🎉 Tired of dealing with those pesky flaky tests? CircleCI's got your back with their new Flaky Test Auto-Fix Agent beta! This smart tool detects, analyzes, and even suggests fixes for flaky tests, opening a pull request with the solutions you need. 🛠️ Get ahead of the game and join the waitlist for early access. 😩 Tired of playing catch-up with Rails upgrades? Burned out by technical debt and constant patches? 🌱 Bonsai delivers reliable, zero-downtime upgrades, affordable plans with no long-term commitment required.. Powered by AI and refined through our extensive project experience, our proven process gets you to a supported version ➔ faster. 🤖 If your legacy app is slowing you down, let Bonsai handle the upgrade so your team can focus on what’s next. 🚀 5. 🙌 Rails developers, get ready for a game-changer! Xavier Noria (fxn) introduces a powerful feature to deprecate associations, making it easier than ever to identify and clean up unused ones in your apps. With modes like :warn, :raise, and :notify, plus cross-environment tracking, your refactoring just got a confidence boost. Check it out and streamline your Rails projects! 6. 💎 The 'then' Ruby Keyword - What is it? Discover the magic of Ruby's 'then' keyword! Dive into this guide to learn how to make your code more readable and elegant by using 'then' for currying functions. Whether you're a Ruby newbie or a seasoned pro, this article will help you enhance your coding toolkit! ✨ 7. 🌍 Ready for EuRuKo 2025 (European Ruby Conference) in Viana do Castelo, Portugal? The conference will feature talks, workshops, and networking opportunities, with a focus on topics like Ruby 3.x evolution, the Ruby ecosystem, and Ruby in production. Immerse yourself in this exciting blend of Ruby innovation and stunning coastal vibes September 18-19, 2025. 👀 Check out our other articles on: Performance | Upgrades | Best Practices | Tech Debt Bookmark them, share them, or save them for later. We hope you found these links helpful.😉 Know anyone who would love to receive this newsletter? Tell them to subscribe to the Rails Upgrade News newsletter… Best, The FastRuby.io Team |
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