A few weeks have passed since RailsConf 2025, which was running from July 8th to 10th in Philadelphia, PA, and I've had time to process what was my first (and last) RailsConf experience. It wasn't just any RailsConf – it was the final edition after nearly 20 years of bringing together the Rails community. There's something poignant about attending what the organizers called "the last celebration" of Rails' longest-running conference.| Closer to Code
Attended my first and last RailsConf in Philadelphia. The 36°C heat was brutal, but the conversations were worth it. Some observations about our aging community and why AI might be bad news for open source innovation.| Closer to Code