# Ruby Central
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## Pages
- [About Us](https://rubycentral.org/about.md) - Our Vision We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the Ruby programming language and a welcoming and diverse worldwide Ruby community. We create spaces and events, online and offline, for the community to come together to connect, engage, and educate each other. We pr…
- [Ruby Conferences](https://rubycentral.org/conferences.md) - Ruby Central had organized two annual software conferences, RubyConf and RailsConf. RubyConf has now become the official flagship annual event hosted by Ruby Central with RailsConf having its final journey in 2025. RubyConf The Ruby community’s annual celebration of all things Ruby! Every fall, we…
- [Contribute](https://rubycentral.org/contribute.md) - There are numerous ways to get involved. * Contribute code to rubygems * Join the conversation in the Bundler Slack * Read our RFCS and provide feedback: github.com/rubygems/rfcs If you think you've found a security issue, please report it via HackerOne.
- [David Corson-Knowles](https://rubycentral.org/david-corson-knowles.md) - Board Member
- [Freedom Dumlao](https://rubycentral.org/freedom-dumlao.md) - Treasurer
- [History](https://rubycentral.org/history.md) - The founders of Ruby Central, Inc. (David Alan Black and Chad Fowler) were individually involved in organizing the first annual International Ruby Conference (RubyConf), held in Tampa in 2001. Shortly after that conference, they realized that there was enough interest in Ruby that the logistics for…
- [Program Support](https://rubycentral.org/open-source-program-support.md) - Our program is funded by several sources As part of our sustainability initiative, we are seeking corporate sponsors to build up our foundation of support.
- [Open Source Program](https://rubycentral.org/open-source.md) - Serving our community Ruby Central's Open Source Program focuses on maintaining and improving critical infrastructure and tools for the Ruby ecosystem. The program aims to ensure these fundamental components are secure, reliable, scalable, and fast, enabling developers to effectively package, share…
- [Bundler](https://rubycentral.org/oss-project-bundler.md) - Bundler is an essential tool in the Ruby ecosystem that simplifies dependency management. It provides a consistent environment for Ruby projects by tracking and installing the exact gems and versions that are needed.
- [Gemstash](https://rubycentral.org/oss-project-gemstash.md) - Gemstash serves as a versatile tool for rubygem management within organizations. It functions as both a cache for remote servers like RubyGems.org and a private gem source.
- [RubyAPI](https://rubycentral.org/oss-project-rubyapi.md) - RubyAPI provides comprehensive documentation through its website for the Ruby programming language. It serves as a valuable resource for Ruby developers, offering advanced search & detailed information on various aspects of the language.
- [Our Mission](https://rubycentral.org/our-mission.md) - To sustainably provide high-quality and secure infrastructure through RubyGems to reliably build Ruby software that enables businesses and our community to thrive. We are dedicated to supporting impactful open source projects on behalf of the Ruby community and fostering the growth of open source c…
- [Our Vision](https://rubycentral.org/our-vision.md) - Our vision for 2026 focuses on three pillars: Security, Stability, and Sustainability. Security is our top focus continuing our work on addressing supply chain security and improving our cloud infrastructure controls. Our Stability efforts center on disaster recovery planning and improving operatio…
- [Program News](https://rubycentral.org/program-news.md)
- [Major Donor Prospectus](https://rubycentral.org/prospectus.md) - 2024_06_06_rubycentral_donor_prospectus_v22024_06_06_rubycentral_donor_prospectus_v2.pdf75 MBdownload-circle
- [Scholars and Guides Program](https://rubycentral.org/scholars_guides_program.md) - Ruby Central's Scholars and Guides Program supports underrepresented individuals in learning Ruby. Scholars receive free conference tickets, mentorship, networking, and travel support. Alumni get discounts and can become Guides. Apply at conference websites or email scholarships@rubycentral.org.
- [Scholarships](https://rubycentral.org/scholarships.md) - Ruby Central works with our fantastic sponsors and supporters to provide financial assistance and support for our community. Contact us at sponsors@rubycentral.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or supporter. Scholars (as part as the Scholars and Guides program) Scholars are new to the…
- [Support Us](https://rubycentral.org/support.md) - Would you like to help support Ruby Central? Here are the ways you can help: Our Annual Report Transparency and accountability are core to Ruby Central’s mission. This year, we are publishing our first comprehensive Annual Report, covering the years 2022–2024, to provide a clear view into our work,…
- [Thank You!](https://rubycentral.org/thankyou.md)
- [Volunteer](https://rubycentral.org/volunteer.md) - Volunteer with Ruby Central If you are interested in donating your time to Ruby Central and the community, we have several opportunities for you to consider. Please fill out our interest form, and we will be in touch! Apply to Volunteer Volunteer at the Conference Conference Volunteer Conference vo…

## Posts
- [Meet RubyConf 2026 Scholar: KJ Loving](https://rubycentral.org/news/meet-rubyconf-2026-scholar-kj-loving.md) - Thinking of applying to next year's RubyConf Scholars and Guides program? Read on to hear from this year's Scholars about what it was like and why you should take the leap and apply! Name: KJ Loving Professional Title: Junior Developer How did you get into Ruby? What's your Ruby story? I got into R…
- [Ruby Runway Spotlight: Adam Dalton, Andy Davis, and Larissa Dalton of Stowzilla](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-runway-spotlight-stowzilla.md) - This is part of an ongoing series of Ruby Runway Spotlights, celebrating the founders who took part in the inaugural Ruby Runway Showcase at RubyConf 2026. Each spotlight is a chance to hear directly from the builders turning Ruby into real, live businesses, and to cheer them on as they keep going.…
- [Welcome Rubyroid Labs!](https://rubycentral.org/news/welcome-rubyroid-labs.md) - We're excited to welcome Rubyroid Labs as a Ruby Alliance Supporter, joining a growing group of organizations investing in the long-term health of Ruby and its open source ecosystem. Every day, millions of developers rely on RubyGems.org without thinking twice about it. That's exactly how great inf…
- [Ruby Runway Spotlight: Joe Masilotti of Ruby Native](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-runway-spotlight-ruby-native.md) - This is part of an ongoing series of Ruby Runway Spotlights, celebrating the founders who took part in the inaugural Ruby Runway Showcase at RubyConf 2026. Each spotlight is a chance to hear directly from the builders turning Ruby into real, live businesses, and to cheer them on as they keep going.…
- [Ruby Runway Spotlight: Michael Carroll of Coolhand Labs](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-runway-spotlight-coolhand-labs.md) - This is part of an ongoing series of Ruby Runway Spotlights, celebrating the founders who took part in the inaugural Ruby Runway Showcase at RubyConf 2026. Each spotlight is a chance to hear directly from the builders turning Ruby into real, live businesses, and to cheer them on as they keep going.…
- [Scholars & Guides Spotlight: Madeline Caples on Learning to Code Alongside AI](https://rubycentral.org/news/scholars-guides-spotlight-madeline-caples.md) - Every year, Ruby Central's Scholars & Guides Program pairs aspiring Rubyists with experienced mentors for a week of learning, connection, and growth at RubyConf. Scholars get a Guide to help them navigate the conference, build their coding skills, and meet other Rubyists face to face. Alongside tha…
- [Ruby Runway Spotlight: Paresh Sharma of Viveture](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-runway-spotlight-viveture.md) - This is the first in a series of Ruby Runway Spotlights, celebrating the founders who took part in the inaugural Ruby Runway Showcase at RubyConf 2026. Each spotlight is a chance to hear directly from the builders turning Ruby into real, live businesses, and to cheer them on as they keep going. Tel…
- [Announcing the RubyGems.org Supporters Program in Japan](https://rubycentral.org/news/announcing-the-rubygems-org-supporters-program-in-japan.md) - We're excited to share some big news from our partners at the Ruby Association: the launch of the RubyGems.org Supporters Program in Japan. Starting this October, the Ruby Association will serve as a local liaison for Japanese companies who wish to support RubyGems.org. This means their domestic sp…
- [Recharge at RubyConf with Fullscript](https://rubycentral.org/news/recharge-at-rubyconf-with-fullscript.md) - Fullscript is sponsoring the Relax Lounge at RubyConf this year; it’s the conference experience that felt like the right fit. The Ruby community has given us a lot; not just the tools we build on, but the people and community who've shaped how we work. Our folks attended Ruby conferences in five co…
- [An Anonymous Donation to Help More Rubyists Get to RubyConf 2026](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubyists-get-to-rubyconf-2026.md) - One of the things that makes our community special is the way people keep showing up for each other. Recently, a member of our community found themselves unable to attend RubyConf 2026 and generously offered to donate their ticket so that someone else could have the opportunity to join us in Las Ve…
- [Announcing the RubyConf VIP Raffle](https://rubycentral.org/news/announcing-the-rubyconf-vip-raffle.md) - At RubyConf 2026, anyone who buys a ticket before July 1st is entered into a raffle for an exclusive RubyConf VIP experience. What exactly is a RubyConf VIP experience? Five lucky winners, drawn at random, will: * Get a ticket for you and a plus-one to the world-famous RubyConf speakers' Dinner, wh…
- [SmartFinancial Is Coming to RubyConf 2026 and They're Hiring!](https://rubycentral.org/news/smartfinancial-is-coming-to-rubyconf-2026-and-theyre-hiring.md) - If you're heading to RubyConf this July, make sure to stop by and meet the team from SmartFinancial. SmartFinancial is a technology-driven insurance marketplace that helps people find and compare insurance options across all 50 states. Their goal is simple: make buying insurance easier, more transp…
- [RubyConf 2026 Is Where Ruby's Next Chapter Begins](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubyconf-2026-is-where-rubys-next-chapter-begins.md) - We’ve talked a lot lately about governance, sustainability, accountability, and the future of Ruby Central. Those conversations were necessary, but they were largely conversations about the past. This year’s RubyConf feels different. This RubyConf is going to be a conversation about the future. For…
- [Shopify Joins the Ruby Alliance](https://rubycentral.org/news/shopify-joins-the-ruby-alliance.md) - We’re excited to share that Shopify has joined the Ruby Alliance. Shopify is a leader in the Ruby ecosystem, powering millions of businesses around the world and demonstrating what is possible when Ruby is trusted at global scale. For years, Shopify has invested in Ruby through engineering leadersh…
- [Strengthening Security for the Ruby Ecosystem: A Team of Security Engineers in Residence](https://rubycentral.org/news/strengthening-security-for-the-ruby-ecosystem-2-2.md) - We’re excited to announce that Ruby Central has been awarded a grant from Alpha-Omega to help improve the security of the Ruby open source ecosystem. With this support, Ruby Central is funding a team of Security Engineers in Residence to find real vulnerabilities in the gems the community depends o…
- [Governance: Expanding Participation in Ruby Central](https://rubycentral.org/news/governance-expanding-participation-in-ruby-central.md) - As part of our recent bylaw modernization, the Ruby Central Board has been exploring new ways to increase participation across the Ruby ecosystem while maintaining the accountability required to effectively operate a nonprofit organization. Our goal in 2026 is to create more opportunities for contr…
- [A Heartfelt Thank You to GitLab: Our Longtime Coffee & Lanyard Sponsor](https://rubycentral.org/news/a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-gitlab-our-longtime-coffee-lanyard-sponsor.md) - There's a moment at every RubyConf that we quietly look forward to: the smell of fresh coffee drifting through the venue as attendees start their mornings, and the sight of a room full of name badges swaying from lanyards as people connect, collaborate, and find their people. For years, that moment…
- [Modernizing Ruby Central's Bylaws and Officer Updates](https://rubycentral.org/news/modernizing-ruby-centrals-bylaws-and-officer-updates.md) - Since our last Board message that announced the launch of Steering Committees and making an open call for volunteer leadership, we have spent a significant amount of time discussing the future of our organization. Those conversations covered sustainability, governance, infrastructure stewardship, c…
- [Gem Packed with Gratitude: Thank You, 84codes](https://rubycentral.org/news/gem-packed-with-gratitude-thank-you-84codes.md) - RubyGems.org is the quiet backbone of the Ruby world. It processes over 1,500 gem requests per second, serves billions of downloads every month, and keeps the tools developers rely on available, secure, and free. It's the kind of infrastructure you only notice when something goes wrong. Which, than…
- [Welcome Back, Typesense!](https://rubycentral.org/news/welcome-back-typesense.md) - Two years in a row, we love to see it. A huge thank you to Jason Bosco and the Typesense team for coming back and continuing to invest in this community. It genuinely means a lot to us. You might not know their name yet, but trust me you're about to. Typesense is an open-source search engine that's…
- [Welcome Back, Mudflap!](https://rubycentral.org/news/welcome-back-mudflap.md) - We’re thrilled to announce that Mudflap is returning as a sponsor of RubyConf for the second year in a row. Their continued investment in the Ruby community means a lot to us, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them back. If you’re not familiar with Mudflap, they serve the $800B trucking indus…
- [Welcome Back, Judoscale!](https://rubycentral.org/news/welcome-back-judoscale.md) - Welcome Back, Judoscale! We're excited to welcome Judoscale back as a Silver Sponsor of RubyConf for the second year in a row. If you've ever lost sleep wondering whether your Rails app could handle a sudden traffic spike, Judoscale is probably already on your radar and if it's not, it should be. J…
- [thoughtbot Joins the Ruby Alliance](https://rubycentral.org/news/thoughtbot-joins-the-ruby-alliance.md) - We’re excited to share that thoughtbot has become the second company to join the Ruby Alliance. For 23 years, thoughtbot has helped shape the Ruby ecosystem through thoughtful engineering practices, trusted guidance on large-scale application development, and some of the most respected educational…
- [Gusto Joins the Ruby Alliance](https://rubycentral.org/news/gusto-joins-the-ruby-alliance.md) - We’re excited to share that Gusto has become the first company to join the Ruby Alliance. The Ruby Alliance is a small coalition of companies that are choosing to make a significant investment in the long-term health, resilience, and sustainability of the Ruby ecosystem and the infrastructure it de…
- [RubyConf Updates](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubyconf-updates.md) - If you haven't yet seen the statement from the Ruby Central Board, the organization has been preparing for some significant changes. RubyConf, our flagship annual event, is also moving and adapting with these transitions. This year, we ambitiously envisioned several exciting new programs designed t…
- [A New Chapter for Ruby Central](https://rubycentral.org/news/a-new-chapter-for-ruby-central.md) - We have made recent and significant changes to how Ruby Central operates. We have parted ways with our Executive Director, our PR agency, our CFO, and concluded several contractor engagements. These were not easy decisions, but they were necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of Ruby Cent…
- [RubyGems Fracture Incident Report](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubygems-fracture-incident-report.md) - By: Richard Schneeman This document attempts to give closure to the Ruby community about the events that led to the incident, September 10-18, 2025, which I’ve named “RubyGems Fracture.” Preamble I joined Ruby Central’s Open Source Committee on October 22nd, 2025, after the GitHub access changes. I…
- [A Message from the Ruby Central Board](https://rubycentral.org/news/a-message-from-the-ruby-central-board.md) - Over the past several months, there has been significant discussion, disagreement, and concern about RubyGems, Bundler, and Ruby Central’s role in stewarding RubyGems and supporting the Ruby ecosystem. Because this matter has involved ongoing legal discussions, we have been limited in what we could…
- [Ruby Participates in Google Summer of Code](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-participates-in-gsoc-2026.md) - We're excited to announce that Ruby will participate in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026! This program offers new open source contributors the chance to work on impactful projects supporting the Ruby ecosystem, such as RubyGems.org, RubyGems, and Bundler, with guidance from experienced mentors. Go…
- [The Ruby Central README: January 2026](https://rubycentral.org/news/the-ruby-central-readme-january-2026.md) - January 2026 README Our January README newsletter is live! Inside: highlights from the Fundraising Gala, Awards & Honorees, Ruby news, introductions to our new Ruby Central Board members, volunteer spotlights, and a supporter feature with GitButler. Check out our January 2026 README here: https://b…
- [The Ruby Central README: December 2025 + Annual Report](https://rubycentral.org/news/the-ruby-central-readme-december-2025-annual-report.md) - Happy New Year to the Ruby Community and wishing you all a safe and gentler 2026. December 2025 README In case it was missed, we released our December 2025 README Newsletter at the end of the year. It includes highlights from our 2022–2024 Annual Report, Ruby 4.0’s launch (and a lovely message from…
- [Ruby Central Weekly Update – Friday, November 14, 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-weekly-update-friday-november-14-2025.md) - As we head toward the end of the year, this will be our final weekly update before we return to our monthly newsletter cadence. This change allows our small but mighty team to focus time and attention on producing more in-depth, thoughtfully prepared communications. A reminder that Board of Directo…
- [Ruby Central Update Friday 11/7/25](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-update-friday-11-7-25.md) - Thank you for staying engaged as we move forward together. We value your feedback and encourage your input at every step. Next week, we will share one more Friday update, after which our Open Source and README newsletters will resume on their previous schedule. Your questions, submitted via the asy…
- [Ruby Central Update Friday 10/31/25](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-update-friday-10-31-25.md) - Rubyists, thank you for your continued engagement and patience as we move forward together. The pace of questions has steadied, and the tone across the community has shifted towards progress. Ruby Central remains focused on stability and stewardship, not only in operations but in how we communicate…
- [Source of Truth Update – Friday, October 24, 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/source-of-truth-update-friday-october-24-2025.md) - We appreciate the community’s patience and grace as we briefly paused our regular cadence of weekly updates. Out of respect for last week’s announcement from Matz and its importance to the community, we held this Q&A until today. For this week’s update, we’re sharing a collection of all the questio…
- [Ruby Central Statement on RubyGems & Bundler](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-statement-on-rubygems-bundler.md) - Earlier today, the Ruby core team announced the transfer of repository ownership for RubyGems and Bundler to the Ruby core team. This decision reflects our shared commitment to the long-term stability and growth of the Ruby ecosystem. While repository ownership has moved, Ruby Central will continue…
- [Source of Truth Update – Friday, October 10, 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/source-of-truth-update-friday-october-10-2025.md) - Yesterday, we released our Security Incident Report, a comprehensive review of the September AWS root-access event. The report reflects both independent and internal analysis, outlining what occurred, what was verified, and the actions we’ve taken to strengthen our systems and practices. You can re…
- [Rubygems.org AWS Root Access Event – September 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubygems-org-aws-root-access-event-september-2025.md) - As part of standard incident-response practice, Ruby Central is publishing the following post-incident review to the public. This document summarizes the September 2025 AWS root-access event, what occurred, what we verified, and the actions we’ve taken to strengthen our security processes.
- [Weekly Update — Friday, October 3](https://rubycentral.org/news/weekly-update-friday-october-3.md) - Thanks for holding us to a regular cadence. I’m liking being able to share with you all regularly. Today’s Friday update is brief, as we shared a comprehensive status on Tuesday, and much of that work is still in motion. Here’s where things stand: Production services (rubygems.org operations) * We…
- [Our Stewardship: Where We Are, What’s Changing and How We’ll Engage](https://rubycentral.org/news/our-stewardship-where-we-are-whats-changing-and-how-well-engage.md) - Dear Rubyists, Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share with you. We take our stewardship of the Ruby Gems ecosystem seriously. Our mission is clear: keep the language and the infrastructure you rely on stable, safe, and trustworthy. Before we get to what the next steps will be, here is a…
- [Strengthening the Stewardship of RubyGems and Bundler](https://rubycentral.org/news/strengthening-the-stewardship-of-rubygems-and-bundler.md) - Updated 2025-09-25 to reflect: Postponement of Q&A Session and link to updated statement. Ruby Community, At the heart of Ruby Central’s mission is our responsibility to steward the open source tools that power the Ruby ecosystem. That commitment is only as strong as the people and processes behind…
- [Company Spotlight: Buzzsprout and the Lasting Power of "Vanilla" Ruby on Rails](https://rubycentral.org/news/company-spotlight-buzzsprout-and-the-lasting-power-of-vanilla-ruby-on-rails.md) - Back in 2007, Higher Pixels was a Rails-powered product company with two core offerings: Tick for time tracking, and M Sites for helping small nonprofits create websites. Around this time, many of M Site’s customers were local churches across the U.S. When church leaders started asking Tom Rossi an…
- [Inspired By RailsConf: The Ruby Friends App](https://rubycentral.org/news/inspired-by-railsconf-the-ruby-friends-app.md) - When Joe Masilotti attended RailsConf 2025 in July, he noticed something small but interesting: the QR codes on everyone’s badges. Scanning one pulled up a contact card with the person's phone number and email address. While useful, this felt a little too personal for someone you might have met les…
- [Ruby Central's OSS Changelog: August 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-oss-changelog-august-2025.md) - Hello, and welcome to the August newsletter. Read on for announcements about our Open Source Program and a report of the OSS work we’ve done over the past month! As mentioned in our previous newsletters, we will now be sending out separate updates for the Open Source Program and general Ruby Centra…
- [RubyGems.org Funding Model & A New Path For Community-Led Growth](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubygems-org-funding-model-a-new-path-for-community-led-growth.md) - TL;DR: Today, we’re launching a sustainable and community-driven funding model for RubyGems.org infrastructure, maintenance, and security. If you build with Ruby, join us in keeping RubyGems.org, RubyGems, and Bundler secure and sustainable for years to come. Contribute here or share this with your…
- [Ruby Central's OSS Changelog: July 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-oss-changelog-july-2025.md) - Hello, and welcome to the July newsletter. Read on for announcements about our Open Source Program and a report of the OSS work we’ve done over the past month! As mentioned in our previous newsletters, we will now be sending out separate updates for the Open Source Program and general Ruby Central…
- [Ruby Central Announces Open Source Fiscal Sponsorship Program & Hanami Support](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-announces-open-source-fiscal-sponsorship-program-hanami-support.md) - As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Ruby Central is well-positioned to support open source projects with the administrative side of fundraising through fiscal sponsorship. And today, we’re excited to share our first partnership: Hanami!
- [Company Spotlight: FastRuby is the Answer to Rails Tech Debt That Overwhelms Teams](https://rubycentral.org/news/company-spotlight-fastruby-is-the-answer-to-rails-tech-debt-that-overwhelms-teams.md) - What happens when your Rails app is stuck on an outdated version? You may know it needs to be upgraded, but the work feels overwhelming, risky, and no one on your team really wants to take it on. That’s where FastRuby comes in. For the past eight years, FastRuby has carved out a unique (and much-ne…
- [Ruby Central's OSS Changelog: June 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-oss-changelog-june-2025.md) - Hello, and welcome to the June newsletter. Read on for announcements about our Open Source Program and a report of the OSS work we’ve done over the past month! As mentioned in our previous newsletters, we will now be sending out separate updates for the Open Source Program and general Ruby Central…
- [Company Spotlight: How Persona Scales High-Stakes Identity Systems With Rails](https://rubycentral.org/news/company-spotlight-how-persona-scales-high-stakes-identity-systems-with-rails.md) - For Ruby developers who have ever been told that Rails won’t scale, Persona is a perfect counterexample. Their identity verification product helps global companies verify users across 200+ countries, processing passports, government IDs, and digital credentials with millisecond precision. And Rails…
- [Ruby Central's OSS Changelog: May 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-oss-changelog-may-2025.md) - Hello, and welcome to the May newsletter. Read on for announcements about our Open Source Program and a report of the OSS work we’ve done over the past month. As mentioned in our previous newsletters, we will now be sending out separate updates for the Open Source Program and general Ruby Central o…
- [RailsConf 2025 Keynote: John Dewsnap on What Happened After Flexcar Switched from Java to Ruby on Rails](https://rubycentral.org/news/railsconf-2025-keynote-john-dewsnap-on-what-happened-after-flexcar-switched-from-java-to-ruby-on-rails.md) - Last year, Flexcar migrated its entire platform from a complex Java-based microservice architecture to a Ruby on Rails monolith. That shift happened almost in real time at RailsConf 2024, after Irina Nazarova announced it during her keynote. One year later, Flexcar’s Director of Engineering, John D…
- [The Ruby Central README: April 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/t.md) - Welcome to The Ruby Central README 🎉 Instead of combining updates on our Open Source Program, conferences, and organizational news into one, The README is a newsletter focused on Ruby Central as an organization, our events, and the broader community. For Open Source Program news, check out our ded…
- [Introducing Aji Slater: From Vaudevillian to RailsConf 2025 Keynote Speaker](https://rubycentral.org/news/introducing-aji-slater-from-vaudevillian-to-railsconf-2025-keynote-speaker.md) - Before they were writing code, Aji Slater was working as a vaudevillian, touring with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. As a “career changer,” their path into tech wasn’t traditional. But like many in the Ruby on Rails community, it has been driven by creativity, community, and a de…
- [Company Spotlight: How Honeybadger Built a Profitable Bootstrapped Business on Rails](https://rubycentral.org/news/company-spotlight-how-honeybadger-built-a-profitable-bootstrapped-business-on-rails.md) - If you’ve worked on a Rails app in the last decade, there’s a good chance that Honeybadger has helped you fix a bug in your code or improve your application’s performance. But behind this essential monitoring tool is a story many developers aren’t aware of. Honeybadger has never raised VC funding a…
- [Ruby Central's OSS Changelog: April 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-oss-changelog-april-2025.md) - Hello! Welcome to the April OSS newsletter—now known as Ruby Central’s OSS Changelog. As mentioned in our previous newsletters, we will now be sending out separate updates for the Open Source Program and general Ruby Central organization and community news. You can expect our general Ruby Central n…
- [The Ruby Central README: March 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/the-ruby-central-readme-march-2025.md) - Welcome to The Ruby Central README! 🎉 As we announced last month, we’ve revamped our newsletters to better serve the Ruby community! Instead of combining updates on our Open Source Program, conferences, and organizational news into one, The README will focus on Ruby Central as an organization, our…
- [Company Spotlight: Power Home Remodeling Scales a $1B Business With Ruby on Rails](https://rubycentral.org/news/company-spotlight-power-home-remodeling-scales-a-1b-business-with-ruby-on-rails.md) - Power Home Remodeling isn’t your typical software company. It’s a $1B exterior renovation business with more than 4,000 employees across 24 U.S. cities, and at the heart of its operation is proprietary tech built almost entirely in Ruby on Rails. “Power prefers to build our own custom software or u…
- [Ruby Central's OSS Changelog: March 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-oss-changelog-march-2025.md) - Hello! Welcome to the March newsletter—now known as Ruby Central’s OSS Changelog. As mentioned in our previous newsletters, we will now be sending out separate updates for the Open Source Program and general Ruby Central organization and community news. You can expect our general Ruby Central newsl…
- [Introducing New Policies to Support the Growth of RubyGems](https://rubycentral.org/news/introducing-new-policies-to-support-the-growth-of-rubygems.md) - RubyGems has grown significantly in recent years, with a greater focus on stability and security to ensure you have the tools you need to build with confidence. As we continue to mature, we’re putting stronger foundations in place to support that growth over the long term. This includes creating cl…
- [The Ruby Central README: February 2025 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/the-ruby-central-readme-feb-2025-newsletter.md) - Welcome to the first edition of The Ruby Central README 🎉 We’ve revamped our newsletters to better serve the Ruby community! Instead of combining updates on our Open Source Program, conferences, and organizational news into one, The README will focus on Ruby Central as an organization, our events,…
- [TIL in CFP Coaching: How to Submit a Talk Proposal](https://rubycentral.org/news/til-in-cfp-coaching-how-to-submit-a-talk-proposal.md) - Updated for all Ruby Central hosted Conferences: 2/23/2026 RubyConf 2026 planning is in full swing! With our program committee selected, a theme decided on, and preparations underway, we’re working hard to make RubyConf an unforgettable experience. But the heart of any great conference isn’t just t…
- [Company Spotlight: How Ruby Shaped DNSimple’s Growth](https://rubycentral.org/news/company-spotlight-how-ruby-shaped-dnsimples-growth.md) - DNSimple, a long-time Ruby Central sponsor, helps businesses simplify domain management, including registration and DNS hosting across multiple providers. Their roots trace back to RubyConf 2010, where CEO Anthony Eden introduced the company to the Ruby community—and the world. Earlier this month,…
- [Ruby Central's OSS Changelog: February 2025](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-oss-changelog-february-2025.md) - Hello! Welcome to the February newsletter—now known as Ruby Central’s OSS Changelog. As mentioned in our previous newsletter, we will now be sending out separate updates for the Open Source Program and general Ruby Central organization and community news. You can expect our general Ruby Central new…
- [January 2025 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/january-2024-newsletter.md) - Welcome to the January newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. Ruby Central Updates Chris Oliver Joining Ufuk Kayserilioglu as RailsConf 2025 Co-Chair 🚨Big news for RailsConf 2025! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce that C…
- [Ruby Central Welcomes New Board Members & Announces Officer Appointments](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-welcomes-new-board-members-announces-officer-appointments.md) - Ruby Central is excited to announce the appointment of two new board members and the election of four new officers to our Board of Directors. These appointments come at a pivotal time for the organization as we embark on the search for a new Executive Director and continue to expand both our Open S…
- [Alpha-Omega Supports Ruby Central’s Expansion of Open Source Leadership & Security](https://rubycentral.org/news/alpha-omega-supports-ruby-centrals-expansion-of-open-source-leadership-security.md) - Ruby Central is excited to share that with the support of the Alpha-Omega Project, we are accelerating our Open Source Program by adding a full-time role for our Director of Open Source, Marty Haught, and renewing Samuel Giddins’ position as Security Engineer in Residence. This funding will allow t…
- [A Community-Driven Solution to Ruby’s Issue With Mutable Objects](https://rubycentral.org/news/a-community-driven-solution-to-rubys-thorny-issue-with-mutable-objects.md) - RubyConf 2024 will be remembered not just for its amazing talks and social events but for a moment when the community came together to resolve an issue that has frustrated Ruby developers for years. This issue was raised by Nadia Odunayo (CEO and developer of The StoryGraph) in her closing keynote…
- [December 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/december-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the December newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. Ruby Central Updates RailsConf 2025 is official! 🎉 We are excited to officially announce that RailsConf 2025 will take place from Tuesday, July 8t…
- [Announcing RailsConf 2025 and a New Chapter for Ruby Central Events](https://rubycentral.org/news/announcing-railsconf-2025-and-a-new-chapter-for-ruby-central-events.md) - We are excited to officially announce that the final RailsConf will be taking place from Tuesday, July 8th to Thursday, July 10th, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. 🎉 After nearly 20 years, RailsConf 2025 will be the last gathering of its kind — a tribute to the incredible legacy of Rails and the communi…
- [Ruby Central Supports RubyInstaller’s Expansion to ARM64](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-supports-rubyinstallers-expansion-to-arm64.md) - At Ruby Central, we’re proud to support projects that make open source more accessible to developers around the globe. One such initiative is RubyInstaller, an essential tool for building Ruby applications on Windows machines. RubyInstaller provides developers with a simple and seamless way to inst…
- [Ruby Central Welcomes Chelsea Kaufman as Transitional Executive Director](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-welcomes-chelsea-kaufman-as-transitional-executive-director.md) - Ruby Central is excited to announce that Chelsea Kaufman is taking on the role of transitional Executive Director. Kaufman is stepping in to guide the organization through a pivotal time of growth and is leading the search for the next permanent Executive Director. For the past two years, she has s…
- [Ruby Central’s Infrastructure Improvements for RubyGems.org](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-infrastructure-improvements-for-rubygems-org.md) - At Ruby Central, we know that RubyGems.org is more than just a tool—it’s a lifeline for Ruby developers worldwide. With millions of daily downloads, RubyGems.org supports developers globally by providing secure, reliable access to Ruby gems. To maintain its resilience and scalability, we’ve embarke…
- [November 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/november-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the November newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In October, Ruby Central's open source work was supported by Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, AWS, the Sovereign Tech Agency (STA), and Ruby Central me…
- [Securing Ruby’s Future: How Ruby Central is Strengthening Security](https://rubycentral.org/news/securing-rubys-future-how-ruby-central-is-strengthening-security.md) - As open source software powers more of the world’s technology, security in the Ruby ecosystem has never been more critical. With billions of downloads per month and over 180,000 gems, RubyGems.org plays a key role in ensuring the reliability of software worldwide. At Ruby Central, we are leading th…
- [Help Make RailsConf 2025 Happen](https://rubycentral.org/news/make-railsconf-happen.md) - RailsConf is the longest-running gathering of Rails developers, dedicated to building, managing, and testing Rails applications. After almost 20 years, RailsConf 2025 will be our final conference — a celebration of the Rails community and the incredible legacy we’ve built together. We are aiming to…
- [Ruby Central's First Annual OSS Report (2024)](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-centrals-first-annual-oss-report-2024.md) - This is a web preview of Ruby Central's FIRST Annual OSS Report, for 2024, sharing everything we've been working on over the last 12 months and the impact of our work. We will be publishing a finalized report by the end of this year. Executive Summary From November 2023 to November 2024, Ruby Centr…
- [A New Chapter for RubyGems: How Ruby Central is Building a Sustainable Future](https://rubycentral.org/news/a-new-chapter-for-rubygems-how-ruby-central-is-building-a-sustainable-future.md) - RubyGems and Bundler are the package management systems for Ruby applications used by developers worldwide. They’re also the backbone of a thriving world of Ruby software. For nearly two decades, these tools have simplified how developers develop, share, and install gem libraries, extending the sim…
- [Ruby Central Joins Eclipse Foundation Working Group for Open Source Security & Compliance](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-joins-eclipse-foundation-working-group-for-open-source-security-compliance.md) - We’re excited to announce that Ruby Central has become a member of the Eclipse Foundation's newly launched Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Group. This membership gives us a voice at a critical time as the open source community faces increasing regulatory pressures, particularly with the Eu…
- [Announcing Ruby Central's Partnership with Fastly: Enhancing Performance & Stability for Open Source Tools](https://rubycentral.org/news/announcing-ruby-centrals-partnership-with-fastly-enhancing-performance-stability-for-open-source-tools.md) - Ruby Central is thrilled to announce our partnership with Fastly, a leader in edge cloud services, to boost the speed, security, and stability of Ruby’s open source infrastructure. Fastly has committed over half a million dollars in in-kind services to Ruby Central over the next five years. This su…
- [Why Ruby Central Supports the Open Source Pledge](https://rubycentral.org/news/why-ruby-central-supports-the-open-source-pledge.md) - Ruby Central is proud to announce our support of the Open Source Pledge, spearheaded by our OSS sponsor Sentry, which asks companies to pay open source maintainers fairly and make the open source ecosystem more sustainable. As a member company, Ruby Central has committed to paying for the use of op…
- [October 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/october-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the October newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In September, Ruby Central's open source work was supported by Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, AWS, the Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), and Ruby Central mem…
- [September 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/september-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the September newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In August, Ruby Central's open source work was supported by Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, AWS, the Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), and Ruby Central memb…
- [Ruby Central Welcomes Marty Haught as Interim Lead for RubyGems and Bundler](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-welcomes-marty-haught-as-interim-lead-for-rubygems-and-bundler.md) - Ruby Central welcomes Marty Haught as interim leader of RubyGems and Bundler, succeeding André Arko, and invites the community to support our efforts through RubyConf, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities.
- [August 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/august-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the August newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In July, Ruby Central's open source work was supported by Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, AWS, the Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), and Ruby Central membershi…
- [July 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/july-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the July newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In June, Ruby Central's open source work was supported by Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, AWS, the Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), and Ruby Central memberships…
- [RubyConf 2024 Presale Tickets: UPDATE!](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubyconf-2024-presale-tickets-update.md)
- [RubyConf 2024 Presale Tickets Now Available!](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubyconf-2024-presale-tickets-now-available.md)
- [RubyConf 2024 Tickets Sales Updates!](https://rubycentral.org/news/rubyconf-2024-tickets-on-sale-soon.md) - RubyConf 2024 ticket sales are coming soon! For full details, visit the link here. Get early updates: Join our mailing list here. Mailing list subscribers received this information in advance. Don't miss future announcements!
- [June 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/june-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the June newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In May, Ruby Central's open-source work was supported by Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, AWS, the German Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), and Ruby Central membe…
- [Performance, AI, Weird Ruby and Matz: The RubyConf 2024 CFP is Open](https://rubycentral.org/news/performance-ai-weird-ruby-and-matz-the-rubyconf-2024-cfp-is-open.md) - Join a Lineup of Technical Talks and an In-person Keynote by the Ruby Language Creator PASADENA, C.A. (June 6, 2024) – Ruby Central, Inc., has just opened the CFP for RubyConf 2024. RubyConf is the world's largest and longest-running gathering of Ruby enthusiasts, practitioners, and companies. This…
- [May 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/may-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the May newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In April, Ruby Central's open-source work was supported by Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, AWS, the German Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), and Ruby Central memb…
- [A New Era for Ruby Central Events](https://rubycentral.org/news/anewearforrubycentralevents.md) - A special announcement for the Ruby community We normally announce next year’s RailsConf location at the end of the conference, but this time we are going to do something a little different and share two pieces of news: We are delighted to announce that we want to involve you all in deciding where…
- [April 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/april-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the April newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In March, Ruby Central's open-source work was supported by Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, AWS, the German Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), and Ruby Central me…
- [3 Day Flash Sale: RailsConf 2024](https://rubycentral.org/news/railsconf-2024.md) - Because good things come in threes. Surprise! It’s a 3-Day Flash Sale. RailsConf Detroit is just over three weeks away. We'll be in Detroit for three days from May 7 -9. So for three days only join us at a DISCOUNTED price before we sell out! Sale ends Monday. Grab your discounted tickets HERE!
- [RailsConf 2024 Speaker Spotlight + Preview: Chris Oliver](https://rubycentral.org/news/railsconf-2024-speaker-spotlight.md) - RailsConf always boasts an exciting variety of talks that highlight the creativity and interdisciplinary nature of the Ruby community. I thought it would be fun to curate a series highlighting our speakers' stories and their experiences in tech. Read on for today’s speaker spotlight… Title of Talk…
- [March 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/march-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the March newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In February, Ruby Central's open source work was supported by Shopify, AWS, the German Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), as well as Ruby Central memberships…
- [Ruby Central Receives Alpha-Omega Grant](https://rubycentral.org/news/ruby-central-receives-alpha-omega-grant.md) - Ruby Central is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a two part grant from Alpha-Omega. The $250,000 grant will support critical open source projects on RubyGems.org, RubyGems and Bundler. Alpha-Omega is an OpenSSF associated project of the OpenSSF, established in February 2022, funded by…
- [A Technical and Practical Program: RailsConf 2024 Speakers Announced!](https://rubycentral.org/news/a-technical-and-practical-program-railsconf-2024-speakers-announced.md) - This year’s line-up celebrates everyday developers that build with Ruby on Rails PASADENA, C.A. (March. 13, 2024) – RailsConf 2024 is the world's largest gathering of Rails developers, brought together to further discussion and learning about building, managing, and testing Rails applications. Long…
- [February 2024 Newsletter](https://rubycentral.org/news/february-2024-newsletter.md) - Hello! Welcome to the February newsletter. Read on for announcements from Ruby Central and a report of the OSS work we’ve done from the previous month. In January, Ruby Central's open source work was supported by 29 different companies, including Fastly, Sentry, Ruby Shield sponsor Shopify, and Par…
- [A Look Back at RubyConf 2023, Featuring the Brand New Community Day!](https://rubycentral.org/news/a-look-back-at-rubyconf-2023-featuring-the-brand-new-community-day.md) - To all of our attendees, speakers, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and the staff at the Town and Country Resort, thanks for helping us make RubyConf 2023, a huge success! Over 500 Rubyists joined us in San Diego from Monday November 13th through Wednesday November 15th for the 23rd annual RubyConf, a…
- [Meet RailsConf 2023 Scholar: Dominic Lizarraga](https://rubycentral.org/news/meet-railsconf-2023-scholar-dominic-lizarraga.md) - Thinking of applying to this year's RailsConf Scholars and Guides program? Read on to hear from last year's Scholars about what it was like and why you should take the leap and apply! Name: Dominic Lizarraga Professional Title: Software Developer How did you get into Ruby? Attending Le Wagon bootca…
- [Meet RailsConf 2023 Scholar: Michelle Yuen](https://rubycentral.org/news/meet-railsconf-2023-scholar-michelle-yuen.md) - Thinking of applying to this year's RailsConf Scholars and Guides program? Read on to hear from last year's Scholars about what it was like and why you should take the leap and apply! Name: Michelle Yuen Professional Title: Backend Developer for Adler Planetarium How did you get into Ruby? I was in…
- [Meet RailsConf 2023 Scholar: Rae Stanton](https://rubycentral.org/news/meet-railsconf-2023-scholar-rae-stanton.md) - Thinking of applying to this year's RailsConf Scholars and Guides program? Read on to hear from last year's Scholars about what it was like and why you should take the leap and apply! Name: Rae Stanton Professional Title: Software Developer How did you get into Ruby? I got into Ruby after deciding…

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