Adrian Valenz
@adrianvalenz.bsky.social
Husband, Father, and Full Stack Ruby Developer. Bridgetown Core Member. Building some startups and tryyying to get back into blogging. =]
Currently working on: BridgetownCMS, MugenRuby.com via InvokeStudio.io
Currently working on: BridgetownCMS, MugenRuby.com via InvokeStudio.io
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Adrian Valenz
@adrianvalenz.bsky.social
· Oct 25
Hello, my name is Adrian Valenzuela | Full Stack Web Developer
I am a full stack web developer with a focus on Ruby on Rails and JavaScript. As a professional consultant I have designed, developed, and maintained web applications for clients going 8 years.
adrianvalenz.com
Hey everyone! Welcome to my corner of bsky!
Stick around and follow for posts about:
- Dad jokes from my dada-base
- Art, music, food recipes, etc
- Software, tutorials, and other dope stuff
Learn more about me at: adrianvalenz.com
Stick around and follow for posts about:
- Dad jokes from my dada-base
- Art, music, food recipes, etc
- Software, tutorials, and other dope stuff
Learn more about me at: adrianvalenz.com
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October 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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🎯 Make a splash with Rubyists, programmers, and tech-minded folks. Sponsor our 10/18 San Diego event and get your logo on our website, event tickets, and more.
More info: xoruby.com/firestarter/
More info: xoruby.com/firestarter/
October 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🎯 Make a splash with Rubyists, programmers, and tech-minded folks. Sponsor our 10/18 San Diego event and get your logo on our website, event tickets, and more.
More info: xoruby.com/firestarter/
More info: xoruby.com/firestarter/
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📣 Calling all Nashville Rubyists 📣
A friend of a friend is restarting the Nashville Ruby User Group, and is looking for interested people: nashrb.com
Reposts appreciated!
A friend of a friend is restarting the Nashville Ruby User Group, and is looking for interested people: nashrb.com
Reposts appreciated!
Nashville Ruby User Group Signup
nashrb.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 Calling all Nashville Rubyists 📣
A friend of a friend is restarting the Nashville Ruby User Group, and is looking for interested people: nashrb.com
Reposts appreciated!
A friend of a friend is restarting the Nashville Ruby User Group, and is looking for interested people: nashrb.com
Reposts appreciated!
@gregsullivan.com Hey Greg! How is it going! Long time no talk! Still using Underscores here and I'm currently working on a project for a non-profit...what is a good place to discuss the Underscores project with you? Looking forward to hearing from you!
October 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
@gregsullivan.com Hey Greg! How is it going! Long time no talk! Still using Underscores here and I'm currently working on a project for a non-profit...what is a good place to discuss the Underscores project with you? Looking forward to hearing from you!
So I just noticed that my `gd` command (Go to Definition) does not work when I'm in Tmux...but works fine outside of it. Only tested it on Ghostty though...anyone else have this issue?
September 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
So I just noticed that my `gd` command (Go to Definition) does not work when I'm in Tmux...but works fine outside of it. Only tested it on Ghostty though...anyone else have this issue?
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"Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that."
Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.
Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.
Jimmy Kimmel Returns: ABC Ends Suspension Starting Tuesday
Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night on Tuesday
variety.com
September 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
"Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that."
Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.
Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.
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The Pragmatic Bookshelf is running a 48-hour flash sale. Get 45% off almost everything with promo code "flashsale".
pragprog.com
Programming Ruby 3.3 definitely included.
pragprog.com
Programming Ruby 3.3 definitely included.
Pragmatic Bookshelf: By Developers, For Developers
We improve the lives of professional developers. We create timely, practical books on classic and cutting-edge topics to help you learn and practice your craft, and accelerate your career. Come learn ...
pragprog.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Pragmatic Bookshelf is running a 48-hour flash sale. Get 45% off almost everything with promo code "flashsale".
pragprog.com
Programming Ruby 3.3 definitely included.
pragprog.com
Programming Ruby 3.3 definitely included.
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Omg it’s done; and it turned out so much better than I could have hoped. I can’t wait for the @confreaks.bsky.social recording!
Being reminded of all the benefits of having juniors on your team by @thomascannon.me
September 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Omg it’s done; and it turned out so much better than I could have hoped. I can’t wait for the @confreaks.bsky.social recording!
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Huge shoutout to our team for helping me turn the RailsConf talk and lots of thoughts into this post about the cycles that technologies and innovation go through, why Rails emerged after a big drop in visibility, glimpses of what the future holds–and our roles in it!
Rails is thriving. Read how Ruby on Rails survived the hype cycle, why startups are still betting on it, and what it means for your next project. evilmartians.com/chronicles/t...
The Long Game: why Rails survived the hype cycle and what it means for your startup—Martian Chronicles, Evil Martians’ team blog
Rails isn’t dead, it’s thriving. Learn how Ruby on Rails survived the hype cycle, why startups like Chime and Figma still bet on it, and what it means for your next project.
evilmartians.com
August 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Huge shoutout to our team for helping me turn the RailsConf talk and lots of thoughts into this post about the cycles that technologies and innovation go through, why Rails emerged after a big drop in visibility, glimpses of what the future holds–and our roles in it!
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Seen on my run in Rock Creek Park today. Parking lot near Beach and Tilden. Paper taped on over a Harris 2024 sign.
August 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Seen on my run in Rock Creek Park today. Parking lot near Beach and Tilden. Paper taped on over a Harris 2024 sign.
One of my favorite Neovim plugins: github.com/sindrets/dif...
GitHub - sindrets/diffview.nvim: Single tabpage interface for easily cycling through diffs for all modified files for any git rev.
Single tabpage interface for easily cycling through diffs for all modified files for any git rev. - sindrets/diffview.nvim
github.com
August 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
One of my favorite Neovim plugins: github.com/sindrets/dif...
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Turn your “well, actually” into a “yes, and.”
“Well, actually, if you did it this way…” => “yes, and with a tweak, it could be faster…”
If you reflect enthusiasm back at someone, rather than negating them, they’ll be much more likely to take your advice/recommendation
“Well, actually, if you did it this way…” => “yes, and with a tweak, it could be faster…”
If you reflect enthusiasm back at someone, rather than negating them, they’ll be much more likely to take your advice/recommendation
August 14, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Turn your “well, actually” into a “yes, and.”
“Well, actually, if you did it this way…” => “yes, and with a tweak, it could be faster…”
If you reflect enthusiasm back at someone, rather than negating them, they’ll be much more likely to take your advice/recommendation
“Well, actually, if you did it this way…” => “yes, and with a tweak, it could be faster…”
If you reflect enthusiasm back at someone, rather than negating them, they’ll be much more likely to take your advice/recommendation
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Tried sharing an app I made on Reddit, people are brutal.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Tried sharing an app I made on Reddit, people are brutal.
:(
:(
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this is maybe trite at this point but it is in your interest to find ways to create things. basically everyone wants you to be consuming nonstop. making stuff, from cooking to photography or whatever, can help you feel more in control. doesn’t even have to be something you share with other people
May 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
this is maybe trite at this point but it is in your interest to find ways to create things. basically everyone wants you to be consuming nonstop. making stuff, from cooking to photography or whatever, can help you feel more in control. doesn’t even have to be something you share with other people
Launched my SaaS app. Serving small businesses who need to post their services and offerings.
It has neat features like in-app messaging, tracks analytics, customer reviews, and business profiles with image galleries. A custom survey builder in the works that is slick.
centralcoastclassifieds.com
It has neat features like in-app messaging, tracks analytics, customer reviews, and business profiles with image galleries. A custom survey builder in the works that is slick.
centralcoastclassifieds.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Launched my SaaS app. Serving small businesses who need to post their services and offerings.
It has neat features like in-app messaging, tracks analytics, customer reviews, and business profiles with image galleries. A custom survey builder in the works that is slick.
centralcoastclassifieds.com
It has neat features like in-app messaging, tracks analytics, customer reviews, and business profiles with image galleries. A custom survey builder in the works that is slick.
centralcoastclassifieds.com
I own 10 domains lol. Oh man.
August 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I own 10 domains lol. Oh man.
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If you have a website that needs to inform visitors of important things, I am proud (and also regret to inform you) that I am working on a new app that is somewhat unhinged: loudbar.co
I'd love for you to try it when it launches soon. Please share!
I'd love for you to try it when it launches soon. Please share!
Loud Bar - Notification Bars That Can't Be Ignored
loudbar.co
July 31, 2025 at 11:05 PM
If you have a website that needs to inform visitors of important things, I am proud (and also regret to inform you) that I am working on a new app that is somewhat unhinged: loudbar.co
I'd love for you to try it when it launches soon. Please share!
I'd love for you to try it when it launches soon. Please share!
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When you strip away humanity
July 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
When you strip away humanity
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RubyEnv.app Beta is Live 🎉
Me: “I’ll build a whole beta invite system”
Also me: just drops the link
🔗 rubyenv.app/download
📄 rubyenv.app/docs
💬 rubyenv.app/beta-feedback/new
[email protected] if it breaks 💎
Me: “I’ll build a whole beta invite system”
Also me: just drops the link
🔗 rubyenv.app/download
📄 rubyenv.app/docs
💬 rubyenv.app/beta-feedback/new
[email protected] if it breaks 💎
RubyEnv - Ruby Development, Perfected on macOS
A native macOS app for managing Ruby environments. Built with care for Rails developers.
RubyEnv.app
July 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
RubyEnv.app Beta is Live 🎉
Me: “I’ll build a whole beta invite system”
Also me: just drops the link
🔗 rubyenv.app/download
📄 rubyenv.app/docs
💬 rubyenv.app/beta-feedback/new
[email protected] if it breaks 💎
Me: “I’ll build a whole beta invite system”
Also me: just drops the link
🔗 rubyenv.app/download
📄 rubyenv.app/docs
💬 rubyenv.app/beta-feedback/new
[email protected] if it breaks 💎
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The team at quiltt.io is hiring for a full-time remote product engineer (Rails) with strong Sidekiq and React experience.
Lmk if you’re interested and I can pass along your info to the CTO.
Lmk if you’re interested and I can pass along your info to the CTO.
The Unified Open Banking API Platform | Quiltt
At Quiltt, we're building the future of fintech infrastructure. We empower builders to create groundbreaking financial products by streamlining access to best-in-class data providers through a single,...
quiltt.io
July 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The team at quiltt.io is hiring for a full-time remote product engineer (Rails) with strong Sidekiq and React experience.
Lmk if you’re interested and I can pass along your info to the CTO.
Lmk if you’re interested and I can pass along your info to the CTO.
I saw this posted on YouTube somewhere, I thought it was hilarious:
"Vibe coding is the modern-day thought experiment that if you put 1000 monkeys in a room with typwriters, they would EVENTUALLY produce the works of Shakespeare"
"Vibe coding is the modern-day thought experiment that if you put 1000 monkeys in a room with typwriters, they would EVENTUALLY produce the works of Shakespeare"
July 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I saw this posted on YouTube somewhere, I thought it was hilarious:
"Vibe coding is the modern-day thought experiment that if you put 1000 monkeys in a room with typwriters, they would EVENTUALLY produce the works of Shakespeare"
"Vibe coding is the modern-day thought experiment that if you put 1000 monkeys in a room with typwriters, they would EVENTUALLY produce the works of Shakespeare"
My brother asked if he could borrow a travel pamphlet I had...I said, "Bro--chure!"
July 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
My brother asked if he could borrow a travel pamphlet I had...I said, "Bro--chure!"