Hotwire Native at Rails World
Hotwire Native takes the Rails World 2025 keynote stage, plus updates on Ruby Friends for Android, native-feeling modals, and community projects.
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Archives
Some of what subscribers have received since the beginning of 2025.
RailsConf workshop recording and Ruby Friends v1.2
Hotwire Native workshop recording, new bridge component tutorial, and Ruby Friends v1.2 with QR scanning, Universal Links, push, and Wallet integration.
Ruby Friends is in the App Store!
250+ Rubyists have already joined. Want to make a new friend next time you say "hello world"?
RailsConf inspired me to build something new
Reflecting on RailsConf chats, building Ruby Friends, and learning new things in the Ruby community!
Hotwire Native at RailsConf
Join me at RailsConf for a Hotwire Native workshop and a book meet-up later!
Hotwire Native v1.2.x and Hotwire Native LIVE #4
A quick update on the latest Hotwire Native releases and a countdown to RailsConf.
iOS 26, Hotwire Native LIVE #3, and a new bridge component
Apple's iOS 26 debuts Liquid Glass, enhancing Hotwire Native apps with no code changes required!
Book sale, Hotwire Native LIVE #2, and Hotwire Native around the web
Summer kicks off in Portland with a new Hotwire Native LIVE episode and a book sale!
This Thursday: Hotwire Native Live #1
Join me Thursday for Hotwire Native Live to build features and get coding tips in real time!
Maintainable Software Podcast with Robby Russel
Hotwire Native means maintainable software - yes or no? Also, a new speaking announcement.
Hotwire Native v1.2 video
Hotwire Native v1.2 launches with two exciting updates: new tab bar components and a fresh demo app!
Hotwire Native by example
I've launched a new Hotwire Native tutorial series, updated my bridge library, and will speak at RailsConf 2025!
New bridge components, a book milestone, and a question for you
New bridge components are here, my book is finished, and I chatted with Dave Thomas about mobile MVPs!
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