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Hello, everyone! Thank you for inviting me. My name is Shibata Hiroshi, and I came here with my wife from Taiwan. You can find me on Twitter with the username 'hsbt'. Please follow me there.
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I came from Tokyo, which is a great city for Ruby enthusiasts. I am one of the organizers of RaGirls Japan and a member of the Asex RV group, which is the most active Meetup group in Japan. We discuss Ruby every Tuesday, so if you find yourself in Tokyo on a Tuesday, let me know! Mataan or I would be happy to pick you up for our Meetup.
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I have spoken on many Ruby topics at conferences across the Asia-Pacific region. When I learned about this Rails conference last week, I was very excited and decided to attend.
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I believe we need more communication among Ruby developers and users in the Pacific region. I work every day with Ruby, fixing things and improving various Ruby gems and applications.
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My work involves maintaining gems such as AR, pyRuby, and Ruby Beard. I spend time not only writing Ruby code but also improving productivity and programming experiences with Ruby.
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I've prepared web and build servers for Ruby developers and users. In this venue, Fito is translating my talk from English to Chinese. Thank you, Fito.
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I wish to introduce you to Ruby documentation tools, such as our Ruby document searcher, which is a powerful documentation search engine. This tool aims to enhance the accessibility of Ruby documentation.
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There are companies that support Ruby development, such as Hero and IIG, which provide the Ruby website. Additionally, they allow downloads of Ruby packages from their repositories.
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Thanks to IIG and Fastory Global Sign, we have received support for SSL certificates, which are invaluable for our development projects. Ruby Shia is also supported by the Ruby Association and Microsoft.
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The Ruby Association is focused on advancing the Ruby programming language. Microsoft provides a platform for creating Ruby binaries. Thank you to both organizations for their support.
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We also use tools like Ruci, which continuously build Ruby code and monitor code quality with major revisions. Our systems leverage contributions from the Ruby Association and other groups to ensure that we maintain quality and performance.
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Our current team has grown to around 300 people, and we work on a diverse array of services. Our system architecture has evolved over time, integrating various programming languages and frameworks, including PHP and Ruby on Rails.
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For instance, our company moved to a more unified language for maintaining services and enhancing productivity. This shift allows us to scale technologies and improve productivity throughout our development processes.
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I am here to discuss why we adopted Ruby on Rails. We chose Ruby for three primary reasons: testing capabilities, development environment convenience, and extensive resources available in Japanese.
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Ruby has substantial libraries for unit testing, behavior-driven development (BDD), and end-to-end testing compared to other languages. You can test the behavior of classes using tools like TestUnit and Minitest in Ruby, and Rails also supports advanced testing features.
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We utilize powerful testing frameworks to ensure application quality. Additionally, we have adopted a tool called 'Power Asset', which streamlines assertions in our tests, enhancing the clarity of verification processes.
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We also employ a methodology that allows us to debug and investigate unexpected results during testing. This process ensures that when tests fail, we can quickly identify the causes and rectify them efficiently.
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As a result, our entire team can easily collaborate on testing, and we create a culture of accountability regarding code quality. This has made a significant impact on our software development practices.
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Now let's discuss the second reason we chose Ruby: setting up a development environment is convenient for everyone. We utilize tools like RVM for Ruby version management, making it easy to maintain and upgrade our Ruby installations.
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The final reason we favor Ruby is the availability of many resources, including books and documentation in Japanese. This accessibility makes it easier for developers in Japan to learn and master Ruby.
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Next, I want to elaborate on the reasons for using Rails. There are three main benefits: first, it allows us to enforce a modern architecture; second, it promotes a culture of open-source software; and third, it offers improved application performance.
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Using Rails enables us to continuously upgrade our systems while modernizing them to stay relevant with advancements in technology. We consistently work on employing the latest versions of Ruby and Rails in our applications.
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Many of our applications are built on older versions of Ruby and Rails, which may lack security fixes. Therefore, upgrading these services has immensely improved performance and security.
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Additionally, we have migrated toward modern middleware solutions, improving our session management systems and performance stability with our application stack.
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The migration process involved transitioning from outdated session management to more efficient ones, enhancing the overall performance of our services.
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To finish our discussion on Rails advantages, it's essential to mention that we utilize various tools to ensure seamless development processes. Our teams actively collaborate to address any issues that arise in the gem ecosystem.
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We focus on modernizing our architecture by continuously iterating and refining our systems as we develop applications using Rails. In turn, this fosters a culture of excellence in software development.
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We aim to sustain our growth and adaptability by actively sharing knowledge among team members and keeping up with industry best practices. This is reflected in our daily work and our approach to professional development.
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Communication and collaboration across teams have played a vital role in our success. We utilize modern tools to monitor our services and ensure quick responses to any issues.
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Our future plan focuses on mastering Ruby on Rails to further increase productivity and ensure the sustainability of our services over the next ten years. We believe that this investment in our development practices will pay off significantly.
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In conclusion, Ruby and Rails have revolutionized our approach to software development by providing us with powerful tools and resources. Thank you all for listening, and I hope you found this discussion informative!
