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The Bike Shed Ep 469: How are we using AI? with Jimmy Thigpen

Joël and fellow thoughtbotter Jimmy Thigpen assess their AI workflows and question whether LLM partners really are as helpful as they claim to be.
Joël Quenneville
August 12, 2025
- Podcast
Keep track of color contrast in Figma with our plugin

Add accessibility color contrast information directly in the Figma UI with the Contrast Description plugin.
Andrew Spencer
August 11, 2025
- Accessibility
- Color
- Figma
- Design
Giant Robots Ep 586: What is your self-age? with Leanne Clark-Shirley

Chad discusses the changing world of AgeTech with Leanne Clark-Shirley, as they break down how age really has just become a number.
Chad Pytel
August 7, 2025
- Podcast
A few thoughtbot memories from the final RailsConf

Our team was all-in for the final RailsConf. Learn about our talks, an underground event, and a special keynote.
Lindsey Christensen
August 7, 2025
- Events
- Rails
What you see may not be what you get

The characters you see hide a more complex reality.
Matheus Richard
August 6, 2025
- Programming
- Inclusivity
67 Companies You Didn't Know Were Using Rails in 2025

For twenty-two years, thoughtbot has helped companies and organizations of...
Ran Craycraft
August 5, 2025
- Ruby On Rails
Tools for AI assisted Software development

Reduce friction interacting with AI during software development. These plugins can become your essential tools.
Rakesh Arunachalam
August 4, 2025
This week in #dev (Jul 25, 2025)

How to read Rails Guides in your favorite e-reader, and an easy way to let Copilot see your changes.
thoughtbot
August 1, 2025
What to put in an investor pitch deck (especially for first-time founders)

A practical guide for first-time founders building their first investor pitch deck. Learn what to include, what investors actually care about, and how to structure your slides to tell a clear, confident story.
Bethan Ashley
July 25, 2025
Giant Robots Ep 584: When AI Meets Healthcare and Buddhism with Jan Kroschinski

Sami assesses the way AI is driving change within the global healthcare system and big pharma with Jan Kroschinski, founder of Singularity Ventures.
Sami Birnbaum
July 24, 2025
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