Kevin Murphy
@kevinjm.bsky.social
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Kevin Murphy
@kevinjm.bsky.social
· Jul 11
👋 Hi everyone. I'm a software developer who primarily writes #ruby. You can see my writing at https://kevinjmurphy.com/ or sign up for my newsletter at https://newsletter.kevinjmurphy.com/.
Markey and Warren heard from me. Has your senator heard from you?
Amy made it easy for me - we have the same senators. If you're too overwhelmed to know how to contact your senators, reply with your state. I'll help you research it together.
Amy made it easy for me - we have the same senators. If you're too overwhelmed to know how to contact your senators, reply with your state. I'll help you research it together.
I just called my senators. It takes 3 minutes. Press option #1 to leave a message.
Markey: 202-224-2742
Warren: (202) 224-4543
Markey: 202-224-2742
Warren: (202) 224-4543
🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
November 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Markey and Warren heard from me. Has your senator heard from you?
Amy made it easy for me - we have the same senators. If you're too overwhelmed to know how to contact your senators, reply with your state. I'll help you research it together.
Amy made it easy for me - we have the same senators. If you're too overwhelmed to know how to contact your senators, reply with your state. I'll help you research it together.
I can't build the things I actually want to see in the world. So instead sometimes I put pieces of wood together. This weekend, in an effort to hear myself more clearly.
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Tilt-back Amp Stand
A laid-back build
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October 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I can't build the things I actually want to see in the world. So instead sometimes I put pieces of wood together. This weekend, in an effort to hear myself more clearly.
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/tilt-b...
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/tilt-b...
The world is full of unspeakable terrors and inexplicable suffering all the time, but hey, I got some new art on my wall to stare at to cope.
Thanks @rob-sheridan.com (and Stephanie).
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/new-wa...
Thanks @rob-sheridan.com (and Stephanie).
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/new-wa...
New Wall Art
The walls are glitching
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September 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The world is full of unspeakable terrors and inexplicable suffering all the time, but hey, I got some new art on my wall to stare at to cope.
Thanks @rob-sheridan.com (and Stephanie).
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/new-wa...
Thanks @rob-sheridan.com (and Stephanie).
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/new-wa...
My daughter asked me if I weighed less than 2 adult elephants. She did not believe my answer. How's YOUR self-image doing today?
September 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My daughter asked me if I weighed less than 2 adult elephants. She did not believe my answer. How's YOUR self-image doing today?
Much respect to the dad rocking a @defector.com Devin shirt at the children's museum today.
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Devin the Dugong Tee
Made in USA Union printed 100% cotton Available in gender-neutral and femme cuts
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August 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Much respect to the dad rocking a @defector.com Devin shirt at the children's museum today.
defectorstore.com/products/dev...
defectorstore.com/products/dev...
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Heyall - we need more volunteers for SquiggleConf 2025. We've extended the deadline to Wednesday the 27th to sign up.
👉 volunteer.squiggleconf.com 👈
Volunteers enter free and get all sorts of inside access to conference organizing & speakers. Sign up now if that's of interest to you! 🙌
👉 volunteer.squiggleconf.com 👈
Volunteers enter free and get all sorts of inside access to conference organizing & speakers. Sign up now if that's of interest to you! 🙌
SquiggleConf 2025 Call for Volunteers
Hi there! Thanks so much for your interest in volunteering with SquiggleConf 2025! We know it takes time and energy -- we really appreciate you! 💙 📆 Deadline: We are accepting volunteer submissions through August 27th. You'll hear from us by September 1st. 🧡 Requirements: None. Anybody is welcome to apply to volunteer, regardless of experience! 🤝 Commitment: Conferences are big events and require a lot of energy and time. We'll expect you to be available up to 8 hours a day for the majority of the event (minus breaks and meals): 5-7pm Wednesday, September 17th for setup and training 8am-6pm Thursday September, 18th & Friday, September 19th for the talks 🎒 Tasks: We'll have a range of volunteering you can choose from, including: Assisting attendees with sign-in/registration, meals, etc. Equipment + paraphernalia setup and teardown Interfacing with sponsors and helping them set up & take down Stopping by local businesses to pick up supplies Keeping a lookout for the experience of all attendees - making sure everyone is comfortable and happy 🤗 Why Volunteer: Volunteering gives you an opportunity to get right in the thick of the conference, including access to speakers, sponsors, and other organizers & volunteers. Additionally, we'll cover your admission to the conference. If you can't afford a conference ticket, this can be a great way to experience SquiggleConf! 📃 More Information: See squiggleconf.com/articles/volunteer-guide for expectations, schedule, and more. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected]. And again, thanks for submitting! 💜 No information you submit to this form will be used or sent to third parties outside of the volunteering process. If you are accepted, we will ask you in a follow-up email for any additional information needed for the conference. That email will explicitly indicate what that information will or will not be used for.
volunteer.squiggleconf.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Heyall - we need more volunteers for SquiggleConf 2025. We've extended the deadline to Wednesday the 27th to sign up.
👉 volunteer.squiggleconf.com 👈
Volunteers enter free and get all sorts of inside access to conference organizing & speakers. Sign up now if that's of interest to you! 🙌
👉 volunteer.squiggleconf.com 👈
Volunteers enter free and get all sorts of inside access to conference organizing & speakers. Sign up now if that's of interest to you! 🙌
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🚀 WNB.rb Meetup Alert! 🚀
Join us Tuesday, August 26th at Noon Eastern for "Spinning Multiple Plates: A Guide to Concurrency in Rails" with Harriet Oughton! Ever wondered how Rails keeps your app performant behind the scenes? Harriet will peel back the curtain on Rails magic!
Join us Tuesday, August 26th at Noon Eastern for "Spinning Multiple Plates: A Guide to Concurrency in Rails" with Harriet Oughton! Ever wondered how Rails keeps your app performant behind the scenes? Harriet will peel back the curtain on Rails magic!
Join the WNB.rb Discord Server!
Check out the WNB.rb community on Discord - hang out with 421 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
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August 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🚀 WNB.rb Meetup Alert! 🚀
Join us Tuesday, August 26th at Noon Eastern for "Spinning Multiple Plates: A Guide to Concurrency in Rails" with Harriet Oughton! Ever wondered how Rails keeps your app performant behind the scenes? Harriet will peel back the curtain on Rails magic!
Join us Tuesday, August 26th at Noon Eastern for "Spinning Multiple Plates: A Guide to Concurrency in Rails" with Harriet Oughton! Ever wondered how Rails keeps your app performant behind the scenes? Harriet will peel back the curtain on Rails magic!
@excid3.com thanks for being at my RailsConf talk and mentioning it on the Remote Ruby recap episode.
August 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@excid3.com thanks for being at my RailsConf talk and mentioning it on the Remote Ruby recap episode.
It's not even 9am here and I already dropped a commit titled, "give up and explain myself".
August 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's not even 9am here and I already dropped a commit titled, "give up and explain myself".
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Videos are up for RailsConf 2025! Check out Kevin's and others! kevinjmurphy.com/posts/rails...
RailsConf 2025 Video
The videos for RailsConf 2025 have been posted on YouTube, which includes my session
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July 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Videos are up for RailsConf 2025! Check out Kevin's and others! kevinjmurphy.com/posts/rails...
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July WNB.rb Meetup Alert!!
Join us for an AMAZING talk by our very own Emily Samp from Shopify!
🎯 "Beyond Type Checking" - because Ruby tooling is about to get smarter!
💎 Whether you're a type-checking enthusiast or a Ruby purist, this talk is for EVERYONE in our community!
Join us for an AMAZING talk by our very own Emily Samp from Shopify!
🎯 "Beyond Type Checking" - because Ruby tooling is about to get smarter!
💎 Whether you're a type-checking enthusiast or a Ruby purist, this talk is for EVERYONE in our community!
July 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
July WNB.rb Meetup Alert!!
Join us for an AMAZING talk by our very own Emily Samp from Shopify!
🎯 "Beyond Type Checking" - because Ruby tooling is about to get smarter!
💎 Whether you're a type-checking enthusiast or a Ruby purist, this talk is for EVERYONE in our community!
Join us for an AMAZING talk by our very own Emily Samp from Shopify!
🎯 "Beyond Type Checking" - because Ruby tooling is about to get smarter!
💎 Whether you're a type-checking enthusiast or a Ruby purist, this talk is for EVERYONE in our community!
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Just for my curiosity -- I have the opportunity to give a 2-hour ish workshop. So, interactive, but not necessarily fully hands-on. Topic TBD.
What topics do you think it'd be interesting to hear me present about?
What topics do you think it'd be interesting to hear me present about?
July 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Just for my curiosity -- I have the opportunity to give a 2-hour ish workshop. So, interactive, but not necessarily fully hands-on. Topic TBD.
What topics do you think it'd be interesting to hear me present about?
What topics do you think it'd be interesting to hear me present about?
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Thanks to every #RubyFriend that made #RailsConf2025 special. Whether you were there or not. <3
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/railsc...
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/railsc...
RailsConf 2025 Recap
A summary of my time at RailsConf 2025
kevinjmurphy.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thanks to every #RubyFriend that made #RailsConf2025 special. Whether you were there or not. <3
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/railsc...
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/railsc...
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I liked @kevinjm.bsky.social 's talk about his journey through the community and speaking! I feel like it's validating for people who are trying to get more involved in the community, and an inspiring primer for people who are new!
July 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I liked @kevinjm.bsky.social 's talk about his journey through the community and speaking! I feel like it's validating for people who are trying to get more involved in the community, and an inspiring primer for people who are new!
Thanks to every #RubyFriend that made #RailsConf2025 special. Whether you were there or not. <3
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/railsc...
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/railsc...
RailsConf 2025 Recap
A summary of my time at RailsConf 2025
kevinjmurphy.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thanks to every #RubyFriend that made #RailsConf2025 special. Whether you were there or not. <3
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/railsc...
kevinjmurphy.com/posts/railsc...
RailsConf isn't over as long as the Wi-Fi works.
July 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
RailsConf isn't over as long as the Wi-Fi works.
As is traditional, we're graced with @tenderlove.dev closing RailsConf...for the last time. #RailsConf2025
July 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As is traditional, we're graced with @tenderlove.dev closing RailsConf...for the last time. #RailsConf2025
When I think modern views, I think @marcoroth.dev. He's proving it again at RailsConf. #RailsConf2025
July 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
When I think modern views, I think @marcoroth.dev. He's proving it again at RailsConf. #RailsConf2025
I'm learning my history with Joël Quenneville. This talk could have been, and was, 10 blog posts. #RailsConf2025
July 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I'm learning my history with Joël Quenneville. This talk could have been, and was, 10 blog posts. #RailsConf2025
By default, I'll come to your talk about Rails Framework Defaults @joshpuetz.bsky.social. #RailsConf2025
July 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
By default, I'll come to your talk about Rails Framework Defaults @joshpuetz.bsky.social. #RailsConf2025
Catching up on every RailsConf I missed as @doodlingdev.bsky.social delivers the Keynote of Keynotes. #RailsConf2025
July 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Catching up on every RailsConf I missed as @doodlingdev.bsky.social delivers the Keynote of Keynotes. #RailsConf2025
Hey #RailsConf2025, what are you doing at 10:15 and why are you excited that it's coming to my talk? See you there. I'll be the one in front.
July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Hey #RailsConf2025, what are you doing at 10:15 and why are you excited that it's coming to my talk? See you there. I'll be the one in front.
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🚨 RUBY MEETUP ORGANIZERS 🚨
We are introducing another round of grants for Ruby and Rails events worldwide, sponsored by @github.com! 🙌
💎 40 grants available
💎 Up to $300 each
💎 Open to new and existing event organizers
Applications open NOW until all spots are filled!
We are introducing another round of grants for Ruby and Rails events worldwide, sponsored by @github.com! 🙌
💎 40 grants available
💎 Up to $300 each
💎 Open to new and existing event organizers
Applications open NOW until all spots are filled!
Regional Meet-up Grant Application
Ruby Central Inc. is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and collaborative Ruby programming community. To support this mission, Ruby Central Inc. offers grants to small events that aim to facilitate…
docs.google.com
July 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🚨 RUBY MEETUP ORGANIZERS 🚨
We are introducing another round of grants for Ruby and Rails events worldwide, sponsored by @github.com! 🙌
💎 40 grants available
💎 Up to $300 each
💎 Open to new and existing event organizers
Applications open NOW until all spots are filled!
We are introducing another round of grants for Ruby and Rails events worldwide, sponsored by @github.com! 🙌
💎 40 grants available
💎 Up to $300 each
💎 Open to new and existing event organizers
Applications open NOW until all spots are filled!
The Ruby Podcast Panel is happening now at RailsConf with @davidhill.dev, @drbragg.dev, @excid3.com, and Stephanie Minn. #RailsConf2025
July 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Ruby Podcast Panel is happening now at RailsConf with @davidhill.dev, @drbragg.dev, @excid3.com, and Stephanie Minn. #RailsConf2025