Longreads from the Rocketship

When it comes to launching a new product, speed and efficiency are critical—especially when developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). An MVP is designed to test your idea quickly, gather feedback, and adjust the product based on real user experiences. Choosing the right technology stack is key to ensuring this process is smooth and cost-effective. Ruby on Rails (RoR) has long been a top choice for startups and developers who need to bring ideas to life quickly. Here’s why Ruby on Rails is an excellent option for building an MVP.

In my posts, I often address what founders can do when hiring a service provider, particularly how they can avoid working with vendors who might not deliver on their promises. However, today, I want to flip the narrative and focus on why service providers need to do their own due diligence on potential clients—and how small businesses can protect themselves from unnecessary headaches and potential financial losses.

Premature returning from a controller action is a common idiom in Rails applications. I asked my followers in Twitter about whether they know or know how to do this correctly, and I am glad to see that most of them gave the correct answer. Let’s dive into the details.

On August 9th, Rails 7.2 was released, bringing a host of new features and improvements to the framework. Ten months ago, I demonstrated how to upgrade a Rails application from 7.0 to 7.1, which was well-received by the community. Today, I will take you through the process of upgrading OneTribe from Rails 7.1 to 7.2. This upgrade not only ensures compatibility with the latest Rails enhancements but also allows me to better understand new Rails functionalities and performance optimizations. Let’s dive into the upgrade process and explore what Rails 7.2 has to offer.

I am often asked, especially by fellow agency owners: why do you choose to work with non-tech founders? They say it’s difficult to communicate with them, they don't understand the development process and its challenges, they can be overly demanding, and they lack the huge capital that large enterprise clients have. While these are all valid points, I view them as strengths and opportunities.