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2025-06-20

Let's break down Model Context Protocol. In this video, Sami gives an easy-to-understand overview of what MCP is in the context of LLMs. youtube.com/watch?v=5gh3mqAzjO

2025-06-20

Chad is going live at 12PM EST! He's continuing his quest to use AI to help with flaky tests and we hope you join. youtube.com/watch?v=BqSzi9q8KA

2025-06-19

Behind the scenes look at the design team’s work to make the logo more balanced and easier to read at small sizes, while staying undeniably thoughtbot. thoughtbot.com/blog/introducin

2025-06-16

We worked with a healthcare leader to develop a custom OpenAI tool that eliminates inefficiency by automating complex documentation searching and synthesis. The result? Streamlined workflows and improved productivity!

thoughtbot.com/case-studies/ge

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2025-06-16

Startups in AgeTech have a massive opportunity. Discover what experts say it takes to design tech that supports caregivers, scales care, and empowers aging with independence. thoughtbot.com/blog/why-agetec

2025-06-14

Flutie v2.2.1 has been released.

Check out the release notes: github.com/thoughtbot/flutie/r

2025-06-14

Factory Bot Rails 6.5.5 has been released.

Check out the release notes: github.com/thoughtbot/factory_

2025-06-13

Brighton Ruby 2025 is just two weeks away and the thoughtbot team is looking forward to meet you all in real life thoughtbot.com/blog/meet-thoug

2025-06-13

Explore the complexities and wonders of AI with Luisa Herrmann. Discover why AI shouldn't be used just for the sake of it, and understand the bias embedded in every system. Listen to the full conversation here: podcast.thoughtbot.com/578

Quote from Luisa Hermann "If an AI tool looks simple to you and it's free for you to use? You’re the product."
2025-06-13

Factory Bot v6.5.4 has been released.

Check out the release notes: github.com/thoughtbot/factory_

2025-06-12

A recap of our live stream experiment where we used Cursor to rebuild a Rails page in Next.js. thoughtbot.com/blog/can-ai-reb

2025-06-11
2025-06-10

The Rails defaults are a good foundation, but it's still your responsibility to filter sensitive information from logs when using external APIs, services, and tools. thoughtbot.com/blog/parameter-

2025-06-10

By strengthening both the product and the team at the same time, we created momentum for lasting improvements. Learn how we helped a fintech company’s product and design team improve performance. thoughtbot.com/case-studies/fi

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2025-06-10

Exploring how structured function calls to an LLM can replace a dedicated CRM enrichment service in thoughtbot's internal Rails app. thoughtbot.com/blog/ai-in-focu

2025-06-09

Hiring Rails devs? Chad is hosting a small roundtable for engineering leaders on how we hire at thoughtbot. Join us next week for a candid discussion amongst Rails team leaders on hiring fast, fair, and for mutual success.

Let's talk about AI in interviews, culture adds, what’s working now. Learn more: thoughtbot.com/events/hiring-r

2025-06-06

Here are 6 key insights I took from Dublin Tech Summit along with 6 cool companies worth checking out! thoughtbot.com/blog/6-key-insi

2025-06-06

Discover the future of car buying with Jack Burrows, Product Director at CarWow. Learn about the innovations shaping the industry in our latest podcast episode. Tune in now: podcast.thoughtbot.com/577

Quote from Jack Burrows - "A lot of the user interaction is done on the CarWow platform, but we’ve had to consider and optimize offline elements to deliver the strongest user experience."

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