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Rachael Wright-Munn

@chael.codes
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Software Engineer since 2012 | Live coding on Twitch since 2019 | open-source contributor | Programming Game Enthusiast | Featured in "One Dreamer" video game! ✨

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WNB.rb (Women and Non-Binary Rubyists) @wnb-rb.dev · 21/09/2026
There’s always something happening at WNB.rb! All month long, you can connect with an amazing community, learn together, sharpen your skills, and support your career. Come hang out! #WNB #WNBrb #Ruby #RubyOnRails #Rails #WomenInTech #NonbinaryInTech #TechCommunity #CareerDevelopment
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 17/09/2026
I'm really excited to see what an XO Ruby pop-up social looks like!
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 14/09/2026
AI Shuffle on Spotify (WHICH I NEVER TURNED ON) played Head-Shoulders-Knees-and-Toes in my lullaby playlist. 😠 The baby is happy, but I am not. 😒
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 14/09/2026
The Deccan Ruby 2019 website was stunning! www.twitch.tv/chaelcodes/c... web.archive.org/web/20190916...
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puts menu - ChaelCodes on Twitch
Watch ChaelCodes's Software and Game Development clip titled "puts menu" on Twitch.
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XO Ruby @xoruby.com · 10/09/2026
Bonjour Montréal 👋 We're coming to town this October 17! Who should speak at the conference? We’re looking for new voices. Maybe someone who dives into a deep part of a domain that Ruby helped solve, someone who has a story to tell that’ll make us think about our AI age, ...
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 10/09/2026
This is 75% off, so it's literally $4!
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 10/09/2026
I love this so much. opusfived.dev
opusfived.dev
Opusfived
Make one button blue. Change nothing else. A short interactive comedy about agentic AI assistants that can never just do the thing.
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 10/09/2026
Today is the 4 year anniversary of One Dreamer! store.steampowered.com/app/1156380/... This is a beautiful, atmospheric, story-driven programming game, and I'm honored to voice Chael, Frank's programming mentor. I loved this game from the demo, and I recommend playing it!
store.steampowered.com
One Dreamer on Steam
Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 02/09/2026
I try to make this a little better every month and automate it a bit more so I can spend more time on little details and customizations. I'm particularly proud of this edition. ♥️
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 25/08/2026
I saw this at Blue Ridge Ruby and it had me in stitches from laughter, and then on the verge of tears. I can't wait to see it again at Rocky Mountain Ruby. ♥️
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 25/08/2026
YES!! FINALLY!! I've been using the gh-image extension, but fetching the token is fiddly in containerized environments. Native support for attaching images is so exciting!
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 19/08/2026
I spent a lot of time and effort building custom generators for RubyEvents event data only to have AI ignore them in favor of MCP tools and direct editing. I started to think about turning my generators into MCP tools. Carefully wrapping each one and invoking it.
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Paweł Strzałkowski @realpawels.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Going to Rails World this year? There is a great block of presentations you just have to see! Track 2, Sept 23rd. Starts with @jeremysmith.co @1pm, then @chael.codes @1:45, wraps with mine @2:45 - This year my topic is Hifumi - Rails App Generator. See ya in Austin! rubyonrails.org/world/2026/s...
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Rails World 2026 — From Prompt to Rails: An Online Rails App Generator
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Rocky Mountain Ruby Conference @rmrubyconf.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
One day left for pricing on those early bird tickets! 💫 Take a look at our speaker lineup if you're trying to decide: rockymtnruby.dev/sessions/
rockymtnruby.dev
Sessions
Rocky Mountain Ruby is a single track conference devoted to the Ruby programming language which features technical presentations, community events and outdoor experiences, in beautiful Boulder,…
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Jim Remsik @jremsikjr.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Feeling a sense of validation as event after event (@xoruby.com) people pull me aside a tell me they haven’t been able to go to a conference in years for one reason or another. So many parents, caretakers, and otherwise location locked have been left behind.
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 11/08/2026
YES!! I basically live on the Mutuals and OnlyPosts feed and now it's in the app itself. 🥰
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 09/08/2026
I'm trying this out today. Maybe it'll help train the robots to write more ruby.
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Mike Dalessio @flavorjon.es · 31/07/2026
The Rails security team published attack details and -- more importantly -- tools and agent skills to run a forensic investigation to help you determine if you were exploited. Be careful out there. discuss.rubyonrails.org/t/cve-2026-6...
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[CVE-2026-66066] Attack details, and tools to perform a forensic investigation
Hello there, I’m writing as a member of the Rails security team about CVE-2026-66066. As mentioned in the advisory, GHSA-xr9x-r78c-5hrm, we held back details about the attack vector to allow applicat...
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 20/07/2026
This was such a great talk! All about using DragonRuby and Rails to build the game Authentication Hell! Which you should play (on desktop). authenticationhell.com
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Authentication Hell
The security course every new hire has to clear before their accounts go live. Get up to speed on how we protect logins here — passkeys, two-factor codes, passwords, and the rest — then press play and work through it at your own pace.
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Noel Rappin @noelrappin.com · 14/07/2026
Hello #rubyconf (and everybody else) — I've got a promo code for you! 40% off all Ruby or Rails titles at PragProg.com with the code "RUBYCONF2026". Including, say, Programming Ruby 4 (pragprog.com/titles/ruby6/pro...)
use code:
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RubyEvents.org @rubyevents.org · 10/07/2026
We love ruby events and we want to support their growth. These guides are a fantastic resource for new organizers and those looking for new ideas. Thank you to all the organizers who contributed, and @hansschnedlitz.com for putting these guides together. Welcome to the team, Hans!
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 10/07/2026
Have you tried making a GitHub view yet? @marcoroth.dev showed me this: docs.github.com/en/issues/pl... It's for issues, but I made a custom view for reviewing RubyEvents PRs! github.com/rubyevents/r... It shows me all the open PRs made in the last 4 weeks that weren't authored by a maintainer! 😍
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 09/07/2026
I am so incredibly excited to see this! Organizing an event is incredibly difficult work, and this will make it easier for new organizers to get started! ✨
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WNB.rb (Women and Non-Binary Rubyists) @wnb-rb.dev · 02/07/2026
Joining a Ruby conference soon? We’ve got dedicated Discord channels where you can connect with other WNB folks who are attending, coordinate meetups, share tips, and more. Come join us at wnb-rb.dev and hop into the Discord ✨ #Ruby #RubyConf #WomenInTech #LGBTQinTech #TechCommunity
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Rocky Mountain Ruby Conference @rmrubyconf.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Our CFP deadline is almost upon us & you've got a weekend to tell us how you would share: 🤖 Grounded, practical AI advice 💎 Deep-dive Ruby, Rails & Hotwire magic 🧠 Non-technical gems: culture, mentorship & wellness ❓️ Yours here Have until Tues! rockymtnruby.dev#cfp
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Rocky Mountain Ruby 2026: September 28 and 29
Rocky Mountain Ruby is a single track conference devoted to the Ruby programming language which features technical presentations, community events and outdoor experiences, in beautiful Boulder,…
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Evil Martians @evilmartians.com · 26/06/2026
Last year, we decided to bet on the community and host our first conference in SF. We put it together in six months, and the result was even better than we could've imagined. This year, we're doing it again and are beyond excited. Get early access to tickets in the link below.
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Irina Nazarova @inazarova.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We are doing this!!!
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therubyonrails.bsky.social @therubyonrails.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Programming can feel weirdly lonely sometimes. Especially when you’re remote, deep in a strange bug, quietly wondering if everyone else has this more figured out than you do. One thing Ruby community spaces do well: remind us that other people are figuring it out too. New Podcast episode out now
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A New Host Has Appeared!
Rachael Wright-Munn returns as a guest host to introduce the new regular host of the podcast: David Hill
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 11/06/2026
IT'S AO3!!! It's @nateberkopec.bsky.social reviewing the performance of AO3!!
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Ruby Central @rubycentral.org · 11/06/2026
Community Day at RubyConf 2026 is a full day of collaboration. Featured projects have reserved spaces, but there is room for anyone to pull up a chair and contribute. The most human thing we do is work together. buff.ly/mKxRJCX
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 09/06/2026
The Ruby on Rails podcast is back with @davidhill.dev at the helm! I recommend popping on a podcast while doing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen. These new episodes are keeping me sane.
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XO Ruby @xoruby.com · 08/06/2026
The folks at #VanRuby (vanruby.ca) are looking for a Remote Speaker for July 14th. Maybe you want one last run through your #RubyConf talk or share something brand new?
vanruby.ca
VanRuby - Vancouver Ruby on Rails Group
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therubyonrails.bsky.social @therubyonrails.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Hello, Ruby Friends! New episodes of The Ruby on Rails Podcast are going to start rolling out soon! If all goes well, the first new episode should go up next week. The podcast has a brand new host who is very excited to hit the ground running.
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XO Ruby @xoruby.com · 02/06/2026
First stop: PNW 📍 XO Ruby is hitting 3 cities this August. 🗺️ Salt Lake City, UT — Aug 1 🗺️ Seattle, WA — Aug 8 🗺️ Vancouver, BC — Aug 15 Tickets and speaker submissions are open. 🎟️ Tickets: www.xoruby.com/events/ 🎤 Local Speakers: www.xoruby.com/speak/ 🤝 Local Sponsors: www.xoruby.com/sponsor/
Promotional graphic reading "Meet us in: The Pacific Northwest" with a large red map pin icon featuring a star, surrounded by dashed red travel route lines and X markers on a light textured background.
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Ruby Central @rubycentral.org · 26/05/2026
🛂STEP FORWARD. Your documents, please.👀 20+ events. Stamps collected. Memories made. You know what this is — if you don't, get your papers in order. Find us. Present your passport. Get your stamp. Entry... APPROVED!✅️ Sponsored by Avo — safe passage between Ruby locations.
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Carmen Huidobro @hola-soy-milk.online · 26/05/2026
I'm available for consulting from June. Dev work, DevRel, Dev Education, Content Creation, and helping teams make sensible decisions about automation without betraying their users. 17 years exp, Vienna-based, remote across Europe and beyond. Boosts massively appreciated 💜
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Blue Ridge Ruby @blueridgeruby.com · 26/05/2026
It's been almost a month since Blue Ridge, and we're finally resurfacing to share a few things. ☺️
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 24/05/2026
The recording of my @blueridgeruby.com talk on open-source contributing is up! www.rubyevents.org/talks/your-f... I had such a wonderful time at Blue Ridge Ruby! It was restorative, and delightful to be surrounded by my friends and community!
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Your First Open-Source Contribution
Is open-source intimidating? Are you nervous about your code being rejected by the maintainers? Or maybe you just don't know where to start. Let's talk about it. Let's talk about the feelings. Let's t...
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WNB.rb (Women and Non-Binary Rubyists) @wnb-rb.dev · 23/05/2026
Join us for “Your First Open-source Contribution” with @chael.codes We’ll talk about: ✨ overcoming the intimidation factor ✨ handling rejection & feedback ✨ practical ways to get started ✨ making that first PR happen #Ruby #OpenSource #WomenInTech #NonBinaryInTech #RubyCommunity #OSS #Rails
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John Hawthorn @jhawthorn.com · 12/05/2026
If you haven't upgraded yet, Ruby 4.0's garbage collection is generally much faster than 3.4. This patch release fixes the one area there had previously been a notable regression (allocating/freeing Classes).
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k0kubun @k0kubun.com · 11/05/2026
Ruby 4.0.4 Released www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2026... This is a routine update that includes bugfixes. We recommend upgrading your Ruby version at your earliest convenience.
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Ruby 4.0.4 Released | Ruby
Ruby 4.0.4 has been released.
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 08/05/2026
@travis-code.bsky.social and I are live on Twitch and YouTube! We are playing Blastoff Rails - the Game! You might see some familiar faces. ;) www.twitch.tv/chaelcodes www.youtube.com/watch?v=p28I...
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Blastoff Rails - The Game!
YouTube video by ChaelCodes
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 07/05/2026
Tomorrow at exactly midnight UTC - @travis-code.bsky.social and I will be going live on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/chaelcodes) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=p28I...). We'll be playing Blastoff Rails - the Game!
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WNB.rb (Women and Non-Binary Rubyists) @wnb-rb.dev · 04/05/2026
CFP season is here 👀 If you're working on a talk idea and want a second set of eyes, we’ve got you. Our Discord has a dedicated channel for sharing CFP drafts, getting feedback, and cheering each other on 💜 Come refine your ideas with folks who get it: wnb-rb.dev #RubyCommunity #CFP #TechSpeakers
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 04/05/2026
🫶😁
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Thomas Cannon @thomascannon.me · 04/05/2026
I wrote about Blue Ridge Ruby 2026, which I didn’t realize how much I needed, and where I gave my second talk. @blueridgeruby.com microblog.thomascannon.me/2026/05/03/b...
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Thomas Cannon - Blue Ridge Ruby 2026
Below are some of my rambling notes, I’m still paying off The Conference Tax for being gone for so long. The true heroes of conferences are the folks who hold the fort down at home 🫡🫡🫡. An A+ Schedule...
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RubyEvents.org @rubyevents.org · 01/05/2026
April has been the busiest month for the the Ruby community so far with 6 events! This month, we welcomed 9 new contributors and merged 40 PRs from 22 total contributors. ❤️ We have several new CFPs, including the RailsWorld CFP! Get the full scoop: www.rubyevents.org/announcement...
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RubyEvents.org April 2026 Newsletter
April was a busy month month for the Ruby community with 5 conferences - Tropical on Rails, wroclove.rb, RubyKaigi, Haggis Ruby, and Blue Ridge Ruby! May will be another busy month with Rubycon, Balka...
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 01/05/2026
My new Ruby friend - @davidhill.dev ✨
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Rachael Wright-Munn @chael.codes · 01/05/2026
Good. Success was guaranteed.
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Ernesto Tagwerker @etagwerker.com · 01/05/2026
“Find a good first repository, not a good first issue.” @chael.codes Great advice by Chael about getting started with Open Source at @blueridgeruby.com #opensource #oss
Find a Good First Repo
Interest
PR review turnaround
Docker/Devcontainer Setup
A Friend
Stack Experience
Clear Issues
Repository (repo): A single project/codebase tracked in version control.
1Barriers to open-source
Finding an issue
Forked repositories
The dreaded review cycleWhy would I do my job for free?
New Skills + Experience
Learn from Experts
Right to Repair
Library of ExamplesA good first issue is small in scope, well-defined, and reproducible.
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