⚡ Boosting Reactive Programming Performance with JIT: Meet Reactive Ruby

June 27, 2025 Reactive programming has emerged as a powerful paradigm for handling dynamic data flows and complex event-driven applications. But while its declarative style brings clarity and flexibility, it often comes at the cost of performance. A fascinating approach to bridging this performance gap is explored in the research work "Reactive Ruby" by Moritz … Continue reading ⚡ Boosting Reactive Programming Performance with JIT: Meet Reactive Ruby →

🧵 From ASCII to Emojis: Understanding Ruby’s .chr and .ord Methods

June 26, 2025 Have you ever wondered how Ruby interprets characters behind the scenes? During some recent coding exploration, I dove deep into .chr and .ord—two Ruby methods that reveal how characters are represented at the byte and code point level. Let me share what I found 👇 🔡 Integer#chr and String#ord: What Are They? … Continue reading 🧵 From ASCII to Emojis: Understanding Ruby’s .chr and .ord Methods →

Keep Your Ruby Projects Secure and Up-to-Date with Dependabot

Keep Your Ruby Projects Secure and Up-to-Date with Dependabot June 25, 2025 As developers, managing project dependencies can sometimes feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to ensuring they’re secure and up-to-date. Outdated or vulnerable dependencies can introduce serious risks to your applications. This is where Dependabot shines. Dependabot is a powerful, automated tool integrated … Continue reading Keep Your Ruby Projects Secure and Up-to-Date with Dependabot →

🧠 SOLID vs OOP in Ruby: Are We Just Repackaging the Same Ideas?

SOLID vs OOP in Ruby: Are We Just Repackaging the Same Ideas? June 24, 2025 In a recent round of technical interviews, I was asked about the SOLID principles. Like many Ruby developers, I’ve spent years applying object-oriented concepts in practice — even before SOLID was something people talked about regularly. As I dug deeper … Continue reading 🧠 SOLID vs OOP in Ruby: Are We Just Repackaging the Same Ideas? →

🚰 Streaming CSV Data: Line-by-Line Processing Like Draining a Tank

June 23, 2025 Imagine you're standing next to a massive tank — one that holds gigabytes of information. You need to drain it. You reach for a hose, expecting water, but instead... lines of CSV start pouring out. Fields and commas, endlessly. This is what CSV streaming feels like — and why it's such a … Continue reading 🚰 Streaming CSV Data: Line-by-Line Processing Like Draining a Tank →