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Can you really launch a tech business with a no-code app builder?

AI app builders promise to turn anyone into a founder overnight, but is the code actually production-ready? We look at the success stories, technical risks and a path forward.
Michelle Taute
May 29, 2026
Giant Robots Podcast Ep 612: Do fish drink?

The Giant Robots trio are back to discuss the development of thoughtbot’s ReadySetGo app, and whether AI might be causing developers to go backwards.
Chad Pytel, Will Larry & Sami Birnbaum
May 28, 2026
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This week in #dev (May 15, 2026)

Highlights of what happened in our #dev channel on Slack this week.
thoughtbot
May 28, 2026
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Lost, forgotten, and unfamiliar HTML

Automated scans taught me about some web stuff I forgot or never even know.
Dave Iverson
May 27, 2026
- Web
- Accessibility
Why Duck Typer?

Some say interface tests are fragile and shouldn’t be written. I disagree. Here’s why I think they’re worth writing.
Thiago Araújo Silva
May 26, 2026
- Ruby
- Testing
- Open Source
- Design
Biometrics authentication for your mobile app

Practical approaches to add biometrics authentication to a mobile app.
Rakesh Arunachalam
May 25, 2026
- React Native
- Mobile
- iOS
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- Authentication
- Security
- Development
Claude Code + Figma for non-technical designers

Moving from Figma to Claude Code and back again is now possible. This could be a game changer for less technical, more visual Product Designers.
Ferdia Kenny
May 22, 2026
Why thoughtbot is joining the Ruby Alliance

thoughtbot is joining the Ruby Alliance, a coalition of companies investing in the long-term sustainability of Ruby infrastructure and the broader ecosystem. Here’s why we believe shared stewardship matters for Ruby’s future.
Chad Pytel and Ran Craycraft
May 20, 2026
- News
- Ruby
- Ruby On Rails
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Summer Special: We’re Taking London Tech Leaders Outdoors

This summer, we’re taking London Tech Leaders outdoors with a special series of relaxed meetup gatherings across some of London’s best outdoor venues.
Chad Pytel and Maria Filimonova
May 19, 2026
- Events
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- London
- Meetup
AI and minority languages

How AI creates both opportunities and existential risks for minority languages, and what we can do to protect them.
Ferdia Kenny
May 18, 2026
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