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New thoughtbot merch store just launched!

We’ve launched a thoughtbot merch store with new swag, sizes, and logo.
Stephanie Kuroda
October 3, 2025
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thoughtbot’s internal consulting course is now public

After years of learning together with our internal consulting course, we’re making it public to everyone. Learn with thoughtbot.
Stephanie Kuroda
October 1, 2025
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Introducing The Opinionated thoughtbotter: Hot takes from our senior team

We launched a new video series where our team shares their spiciest takes on the tech world. From AI-assisted coding skepticism to why CSS makes you a true full-stack dev, these debates reveal the thinking that shapes better products. Watch Episode 1 now.
Lindsey Christensen and Svenja Schäfer
September 24, 2025
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Meet us at EuRuKo 2025

We’ll be present in another edition of EuRuKo, bringing talks and a lot of swag. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
Sarah Lima
September 5, 2025
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Building Strong Rails Teams: Join our hiring roundtable

June 18 at 12pm ET - Join thoughtbot CEO Chad Pytel for a candid roundtable on hiring senior Rails developers, with a focus on fairness, speed, and culture add.
Lindsey Christensen
June 5, 2025
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thoughtbot at Helvetic Ruby 2025

We’re speaking at Helvetic Ruby on May 23rd, let’s meet there!
Rémy Hannequin
May 21, 2025
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How to build and scale high-performing engineering teams - virtual event

Join us May 7 for a live session with our CEO Chad Pytel as he shares lessons from two decades of helping tech leaders build high-performing teams and opens the floor for conversation with peers navigating similar challenges.
Lindsey Christensen
April 22, 2025
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thoughtbot is pausing activity on X and Meta

We’re shifting our focus to more inclusive platforms that foster meaningful conversations. Learn how to stay connected with us through places like our blog, newsletter, Mastodon, Bluesky, LinkedIn, GitHub and RSS.
Chad Pytel
March 21, 2025
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Giant Robots, Giant Changes: Season 15 Gets Personal

Season 15 of Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots is here!
Sami Birnbaum
March 21, 2025
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Our podcasts are now available on YouTube

The Giant Robots Smashing into other Giant Robots Podcast and The Bike Shed are now available on YouTube podcasts and YouTube Music.
Chad Pytel and Derek Chavez
March 6, 2025
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