RailsConf 2014
RailsConf 2014 includes 15 interviews. Years represented: 2014. Interviewees include Aaron Patterson Ruby, Alexander Dymo, Carlos Antonio da Silva, Coraline Ada Ehmke, and David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH). Topics include "Debugger Driven Development" talk, 2014 Ruby Hero, Artis, Rails Core team member, and Ruby Performance talk.
Interviewee: Kiyoto Tamura
Topic: maintainer of FluentD, a log integration tool
Video description: Explore the world of log aggregation and data collection through FluentD, a powerful tool discussed by Kiyoto Tamura, a lead maintainer, at RailsConf 2014. FluentD, written in Ruby, serves as a lightweight and extensible log aggregator used by major companies like SlideShare and Nintendo.
In this video, we summarize Tamura's insights into FluentD, covering its features, origin, community involvement, and how it's making a significant impact in the realm of log management.
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Introduction to FluentD: Understand what a log aggregator and collector is and how FluentD, with its extensible plugin architecture, efficiently handles various log types from Apache Engine, NGinx, Syslogs, and Application Logs.
Origin and Community: Learn how Tamura's involvement began at Treasure Data, the creators of FluentD, and the journey from its closed origins to becoming an open-source success. Discover the diverse community, boasting 50 regular contributors and a user base spanning the globe.
Getting Started: Explore how individuals interested in log aggregation can engage with FluentD, including guidance on navigating the GitHub repository, visiting the official website, and installing FluentD for immediate exploration in Ruby.
Accessibility and Ease of Use: Discover how FluentD, despite being system software, is designed to be approachable for developers new to Ruby. It's a valuable learning opportunity for those interested in writing plugins, thanks to its concise codebase and an active community mailing list for support.
Conclusion: Uncover the recommendation to dive into the source code to understand FluentD's functionality due to its simplicity, despite potential improvements in code documentation.
FluentD offers a great opportunity for developers, log management enthusiasts, and those interested in efficient log aggregation and data collection. Join us in exploring this powerful tool and delve deeper into its functionality and community support. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content on log management and tech tools!
Interviewees: Yehuda Katz, Tom Dale creators of Ember js
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Interviewee: Richard Schneeman
Topic: hacker at Heroku and avid F/OSS contributor
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Interviewee: Rafael França
Topic: 2014 Ruby Hero
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Interviewees: Obie Fern, ez author The Rails Way, co-founder Hashrocket
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Interviewee: Justin Collins creator of Brakeman
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Interviewee: Joel Turnbull
Topic: "Debugger Driven Development" talk
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Interviewee: Farrah Bostic founder The Difference Engine and
Topic: keynot
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Interviewees: Evan Phoenix creator of Rubinius Ruby VM, Puma App Se
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Interviewee: Evan Light founder DCamp
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Interviewee: David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH)
Video description: Join David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) in this insightful interview from RailsConf 2014, where he discusses the crucial aspect of clear communication in software writing. Discover DHH's perspective on prioritizing clarity over strict engineering and his thoughts on test-driven development. He sheds light on the sometimes rigid conversations in the tech community, emphasizing the challenges and importance of achieving clarity in software development.
DHH shares his insights on companies using the Ruby on Rails framework, stressing the significance of preserving the framework's reputation and ensuring clear representation. Additionally, he highlights the value of user groups and knowledge sharing within the tech community, recommending UGtastic.com as a valuable resource for exploring these groups.
Explore the significance of open discussions, knowledge sharing, and gaining new resources in the tech industry with DHH. Dive into this interview to uncover more about enhancing clarity in software and contributing to the tech community.
Interviewee: Coraline Ada Ehmke
Topic: Artis
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Interviewee: Carlos Antonio da Silva
Topic: Rails Core team member
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Interviewee: Alexander Dymo
Topic: Ruby Performance talk
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Interviewees: Aaron Patterson Ruby, Rails Core team member, keynote speaker
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