Published 9 Feb 2026
Duration: 4628
The podcast explores various topics, including a programming newsletter, tech experiences, and reflections on speaking at events, along with discussions on using a CI platform and plans for a Ruby concurrency book.
In this episode I talk with JP Camara about RubyConf 2026, submitting CFPs, and why everyone should give talks. JP shares his experience using SaturnC...
The podcast covers a physical programming newsletter named Nonsense Monthly, which includes topics like programming, philosophy, and history. It revisits a previous conversation with guest JP Camara, who shares his experiences organizing Ruby conferences such as Sin City Ruby, inspired by Jason Swaib's event. The discussion includes reflections on the challenges and rewards of speaking at conferences, highlighting the effort required and the value of sharing knowledge, even if it's not perfect.
JP also talks about his use of Saturn CI, a continuous integration platform designed with simplicity and user experience in mind, particularly for Rails and RSpec projects. He provides insights into its setup, debugging process, and emphasizes the importance of running tests locally before deployment. Potential improvements for the platform, such as integrating test distribution tools and enhancing CI features, are also mentioned. The conversation includes various anecdotes and lighter topics, such as marriage in Las Vegas, the shift from visual voicemail to standard voicemail, and a humorous suggestion of an "electric shock collar" as a marketing gimmick for the product. Lastly, JP discusses his ongoing work on a book about Ruby concurrency, which is about half finished, and considers publishing it as both an ebook and a physical copy.
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