I’ve spent 10+ years helping Rails devs reach the App Store. Today, someone shipped without me.
Yesterday Ruby Native launched. Today the first customer app went live. And the developer never opened Xcode.
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Latest posts
The Rails developers’ guide to mobile app frameworks
Understand the benefits and tradeoffs of native, React Native, PWAs, and Hotwire Native.
Hotwire Native at Rails World
Hotwire Native takes the Rails World 2025 keynote stage, plus updates on Ruby Friends for Android, native-feeling modals, and community projects.
RailsConf workshop recording and Ruby Friends v1.2
Hotwire Native workshop recording, new bridge component tutorial, and Ruby Friends v1.2 with QR scanning, Universal Links, push, and Wallet integration.
Ruby Friends is in the App Store!
250+ Rubyists have already joined. Want to make a new friend next time you say "hello world"?
RailsConf inspired me to build something new
Reflecting on RailsConf chats, building Ruby Friends, and learning new things in the Ruby community!
Hotwire Native at RailsConf
Join me at RailsConf for a Hotwire Native workshop and a book meet-up later!
Hotwire Native v1.2.x and Hotwire Native LIVE #4
A quick update on the latest Hotwire Native releases and a countdown to RailsConf.
iOS 26, Hotwire Native LIVE #3, and a new bridge component
Apple's iOS 26 debuts Liquid Glass, enhancing Hotwire Native apps with no code changes required!
Book sale, Hotwire Native LIVE #2, and Hotwire Native around the web
Summer kicks off in Portland with a new Hotwire Native LIVE episode and a book sale!