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Mastering Debugging: Insights from Chelsea Troy on RUBY 663

Chelsea Troy on Ruby Rogues: how debugging instincts get built, and what separates a fast diagnosis from a long hunt.

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Over-Complicated Pricing Could Kill A Sales Process

In the world of sales, pricing strategies can make or break a deal. Recently, a discussion highlighted the importance of keeping pricing simple.

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AI and the Future of Developer Tooling in 2025

Developer tooling is on the brink of a major transformation as we head into 2025. With AI taking center stage, the way developers work is changing fast.

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Hexagonal Architecture in Rails, After Cockburn's Talk

Last night, Fito and I watched Alistair Cockburn's Hexagonal Architecture talk from the Tech Excellence Conference.

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Understanding Optimistic and Pessimistic Locking in Ruby on Rails

When several people touch a database simultaneously, software conflicts can occur when more than one user tries to update the same record.

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Why AI Hasn't Blown Our Minds…Yet

Why current AI falls short of expectations and what's coming next. Learn what prevents mainstream AI adoption and future breakthrough predictions. Startup AI strategy ✓

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How to Hire and Keep Developers at Your Startup

Hire developers for startups in 2025: Master technical interviews, cultural fit assessment, remote team building. Learn outstaffing agencies, retention strategies, win top talent ✓

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Internal Developer Platforms and Self-Service Development

In 2025, software development is getting a major upgrade with internal developer platforms (IDPs).

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Mastering User Retention: Insights from Startup School

In the world of startups, understanding user retention is crucial for success.

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What Ghost Engineering Is: Breaking Change Podcast v25

Ghost engineering refers to the practice of creating systems and processes that operate seamlessly in the background, often without direct user interaction.

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