Rich Codes

Let's enable MFA for all Ruby gems

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Supply chain attacks are getting more common. RubyGems might be next. Here’s how to help the ecosystem be safer.

Introducing Test Budget: a linter for test performance

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Your test suite didn’t get slow all at once. It won’t get fast all at once either. Start by making sure it stops getting worse.

Combine Capybara selectors to avoid the sequential timeout trap

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

How I shaved over a minute off a test suite with a one-line change.

2025 In Review

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I knew this year would be busy, I just didn’t know how much so. Being a dad changed my life drastically, but a lot of other things happened too!

Teach your models to act, not just be

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

…or end up hunting for logic in jobs and controllers.

Your legacy software is a ticking bomb

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tick tock… Act now, or this mess might blow up in your face.

What you see may not be what you get

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The characters you see hide a more complex reality.

Let Rails Help You

Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Rails gives you the tools to build custom features that still feel native.

2024 In Review

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I had a lot of plans and expectations for 2024, but in early January I got the biggest news: I was going to be a dad! My life is forever changed, and this year reflects that.

Things you might not need in your tests

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Your test suite is slow and flaky because it does too much.