Foundation

December 18, 2024
2024 Wrap Up from the Rails Foundation
It’s amazing how quickly a year flies by. It’s a total cliché, but it feels like only a few days ago that I sat by my Christmas tree and wrote...
December 17, 2024
Introducing the new Docs landing page
Last week, we published a bunch of new and updated resources to help you learn Rails and learn how companies leverage Rails to build successful businesses. But we also made...
December 16, 2024
The official Rails merch store is live
It’s been a long time coming, many of you have asked for it, and now the wait is over. Today the official Rails merch store launches in the United States...
December 13, 2024
Want to learn about Rails 8? START HERE.
Rails 8 is a major milestone, and for the first time in Rails’ history, thanks to the support of the members of the Rails Foundation, we are able to support...
December 12, 2024
Introducing the first Rails case study: Doximity’s Journey with Rails
Today, the Rails Foundation is releasing the first of many case studies that will showcase how companies use and build with Rails. To kick off this series, we’re highlighting the...
December 11, 2024
Gusto joins the Rails Foundation as a Contributing member
We have a lot of good news coming this week, and this is just the start: Gusto, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and benefits solutions, and a big supporter...
December 2, 2024
The Rails Foundation welcomes 1Password as Core member
The Rails Foundation is growing! After 2 years, we have made great strides in fulfilling our mission, but there is still more we want to accomplish. With that in mind,...
November 27, 2024
Rails World 2025: Save the date - September 4 & 5, Amsterdam
Mark your calendars: Rails World 2025 will take place September 4 and 5, 2025, again in Amsterdam. The same venue, the same city, and good news - this time we...
November 12, 2024
Rails World 2024 videos re-edited and localized in 3 languages
Hi everyone! We’re pleased to announce that thanks to Rails World sponsor Happy Scribe, all Rails World 2024 videos are now available with Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. Happy...
October 15, 2024
Rails World 2024 Recap - All talks now online!
All the talks from Rails World 2024 are now available online! Revisit your favorite sessions or catch up on ones you missed on the Rails World 2024 YouTube playlist. On...
September 27, 2024
Announcing the 2024 Rails Luminary Winners: Akira Matsuda & Yukihiro Matsumoto
This year we were joined by two special guests at Rails World: Akira Matsuda and Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto. Each was awarded a 2024 Rails Luminary award to acknowledge and celebrate...
September 5, 2024
GitHub joins Rails World 2024 as Platinum Sponsor and Track 1 Host
We are excited to welcome GitHub as a Platinum Sponsor for Rails World 2024, taking place in Toronto on September 26th and 27th. As a Core member of the Rails...
August 30, 2024
Shopify is the official Toronto City Host for Rails World 2024
Once we announced Toronto as this year’s Rails World 2024 location, Shopify had one wish: that everyone attending Rails World would experience the best of what their city has to...
August 27, 2024
AppSignal returns as a Platinum Sponsor at this year’s Rails World
In the lead up to Rails World, there are a few sponsors that we would like to highlight who are going above and beyond to make this an unforgettable Rails...
August 7, 2024
Special Rails World session: Matz & DHH Fireside Chat
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s 7.2 announcement, we have more good news: the Rails World agenda is live, and we added a last-minute session to the program that we...
August 2, 2024
Nominations open for the 2024 Rails Luminary Awards
Last year the Rails Foundation started the Rails Luminary Awards acknowledging people who’ve contributed to the Rails ecosystem and community with exceptional code, documentation, enthusiasm, or assistance, thereby helping others do...
August 1, 2024
Building the Rails World app with Telos Labs
Rails World 2024 (Sept 26 & 27, Toronto) is just around the corner, and we have a lot of news to share with you in the coming days, including speaker...
July 15, 2024
Launch your podcast at Rails World with Buzzsprout
The Rails Foundation has exciting news: After last year’s success Buzzsprout is once again sponsoring the Rails World Podcast program - only this year we are adding a fun new...
June 13, 2024
Meet TableCheck, the newest Contributing member of the Rails Foundation
Amid the work taking place to improve the Rails documentation and prepare for Rails World, we are happy to take a break and introduce the newest Contributing member of the...
May 28, 2024
The Rails World 2024 speaker list is live
The second edition of Rails World is fast approaching, so we are excited to share with you the list of speakers joining us in Toronto this year. These speakers will...
April 23, 2024
makandra joins the Rails Foundation
As we close the books on a busy Q1, the Rails Foundation is happy to welcome our newest Contributing member: makandra. As the first German company to join the foundation,...
March 20, 2024
Rails Guides get a facelift
When Rails 7.0 landed in December 2021, it came with a fresh new homepage and a new boot screen. The design of the guides, however, has remained largely untouched since...
February 27, 2024
Rails Foundation and Doximity to Sponsor Rails Girls São Paulo 2024
(Portuguese below) The Rails Foundation and Doximity are teaming up with Rails Girls São Paulo and Tropical.rb to co-host the return of the Rails Girls São Paulo in 2024. Name:...
February 6, 2024
Documentation update: work has begun
Improving Rails documentation is one of the core pillars of why the Rails Foundation was formed, so we are pleased to share an update on how that mission is progressing....
February 5, 2024
Apply to speak at Rails World 2024 in Toronto - CFP open until March 21
The Rails World 2024 Call for Papers is now open. Here’s an overview of what kind of talks we are looking for, what’s new this year, and how to submit....
December 27, 2023
Reflecting on 2023: Rails Foundation's Inaugural Year
As 2023 winds to a close, it’s time to reflect on the first year of the Rails Foundation. Work on the mission began in earnest in February, and we accomplished...
December 21, 2023
Rails World 2024 update: venue, sponsorships, CFP, and cost
We have been getting a lot of questions about Rails World 2024 in Toronto, so here is an update of everything we can share right now. Rails World (full website...
November 27, 2023
The official Rails job board is live
The mission of the Rails Foundation is to help the Rails ecosystem prosper, and one way we can do that is by connecting programmers and companies working with Rails. So...
October 23, 2023
Celebrating the first Rails Luminaries: Chris Oliver & Tobias Lütke
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural winners of the Rails Luminary Award, a new tradition established by the Rails Foundation to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to...
October 19, 2023
Rails World 2023: A Recap of Two Days of Rails
First, we have good news… We’re excited to share that all the talks from Rails World 2023 are now available online! Revisit your favorite sessions or catch up on ones...
October 2, 2023
Renuo joins Rails Foundation as a Contributing member
We are happy to give a warm welcome to Renuo, the latest Contributing member to join the Rails Foundation. Renuo is a web agency based in Zurich, Switzerland, that has...
September 18, 2023
Rails Foundation Seeks Freelance UX Designer and Technical Writer
One of the primary goals of the Rails Foundation is to improve the Rails documentation for both new and existing users. We have a lot of ideas about how to...
September 14, 2023
BigBinary joins the Rails Foundation
Please help us welcome BigBinary as the newest Contributing member of the Rails Foundation! For more than twelve years, BigBinary has built custom web applications for clients using Ruby on...
August 28, 2023
Calling recent Le Wagon grads: Be the face of Rails World as an emcee!
The Rails Foundation has partnered with Le Wagon to search for two outstanding emcees to host our Rails World stages in Amsterdam this October. The roles will be filled with...
August 8, 2023
Introducing the Rails Luminary Awards: Nominations Now Open
Starting at Rails World in October, the Rails Foundation will establish a new tradition of celebrating Rails Luminaries- people who’ve contributed to the Rails ecosystem and community with exceptional code,...
August 2, 2023
Introducing the team behind the Rails World website
We would like to introduce you to the team that brought the Rails World website to life. Back in April we put out a call for junior developers to create...
August 1, 2023
Host your podcast at Rails World with Buzzsprout
Hey podcasters, we have exciting news: Buzzsprout is sponsoring the Rails World Podcast program. Buzzsprout, the world’s largest premium podcast hosting platform built on Rails, was a natural choice for...
July 25, 2023
AppSignal: Platinum Sponsor at Rails World
The Rails Foundation is delighted to announce that AppSignal, the renowned application monitoring company built on Rails and based in the Netherlands, is the Platinum sponsor at Rails World this...
July 24, 2023
Meet the Rails World Speakers
We are thrilled to unveil the lineup of speakers for the inaugural edition of Rails World, taking place on October 5 and 6 in Amsterdam. With the spotlight firmly on...
May 30, 2023
Rails Foundation and Agency of Learning partner to develop Rails World app
The Rails Foundation is delighted to announce a partnership with the Agency of Learning to create an event app for Rails World. This collaboration aims to provide a valuable learning...
May 9, 2023
Rails World Call for Papers now open
We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers (CFP) for Rails World 2023. Rails World is the first conference hosted by the Rails Foundation, and coincides with the 20th...
April 17, 2023
AppSignal is newest Contributing member of Rails Foundation
We are thrilled to announce that AppSignal is the third company to join the Rails Foundation as a Contributing member. AppSignal’s founders have been part of the Rails community since...
April 13, 2023
Attention junior devs: Want to build the Rails World website?
Rails World needs a website! Do you want to be on the small team that helps build it? There is a lot of talk about supporting junior developers with more...
April 9, 2023
Planet Argon joins Rails Foundation as a Contributing member
The Rails Foundation is proud to welcome Planet Argon as our newest Contributing member. Planet Argon have been active participants in the Ruby on Rails ecosystem since the beginning of...
April 6, 2023
Rails World is coming
The Rails Foundation is excited to announce Rails World, our first conference. It will take place on October 5 & 6 in the stunning city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Rails World...
April 3, 2023
The Rails Foundation welcomes Cedarcode as a Contributing member
Beginning this week, we are excited to announce that the Rails Foundation will be regularly updating this blog with information on the initiatives we are actively working on. Stay tuned...
February 20, 2023
Amanda Perino is our new executive director for The Rails Foundation
Since announcing the formation of The Rails Foundation in November, we’ve been busy finalizing all the formalities of incorporation, and running a diligent search for the foundation’s executive director. We’re...
November 14, 2022
The Rails Foundation kicks off with one million dollars
Today, we are excited to announce the launch of The Rails Foundation. Its mission is to improve the documentation, education, marketing, and events in our ecosystem to the benefit of...