Planet Argon

@planetargon

Helping you sustain, modernize, and future-proof your #RubyonRails applications. Producers of @_maintainable s/w podcast. [email protected]

Portland, Oregon USA

Joined June 2007

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Planet Argon@planetargon · Apr 10, 2023

We believe in a blossoming future for Ruby on Rails. All Aboard!

RRuby on Rails@rails · Apr 10, 2023

The Rails Foundation is happy to welcome @planetargon as a Contributing member! Planet Argon’s innovative approach to Rails community building over the years is just one of the reasons we are glad to have them onboard. Read it all here: rubyonrails.org/2023/4/9/plane… #rubyonrails #rails

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Planet Argon@planetargon · Jun 24

Is it time to tidy up your ApplicationController, which has become a huge repository (ahem, dumping ground) of methods that devs thought they might need to access from different areas of the codebase? We talk about this in the Maintainable Rails e-course. bit.ly/3SSrpCR

planetargon's tweet card. What To Expect Guidance on tangible approaches to software challenges Tips on maintaining a stable, secure, and healthy Rails app Advice on getting past problems associated with technical debt and...

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Planet Argon@planetargon · Jun 13

One of the applications we work on serves a large marketing firm, helping with their day-to-day operations. Behind the scenes, we push security patches and small upgrades and respond to any monitoring events. We can help your Rails app run smoothly too! buff.ly/2Q7SaVA

planetargon's tweet image. One of the applications we work on serves a large marketing firm, helping with their day-to-day operations. Behind the scenes, we push security patches and small upgrades and respond to any monitoring events.
We can help your Rails app run smoothly too!
buff.ly/2Q7SaVA

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 24

Maintaining a legacy app isn’t just about fixing bugs—it’s about creating a sustainable foundation for future growth. Join our forever-free email course and learn practical tips from experts who’ve been in your shoes. 👉 bit.ly/3SSrpCR

planetargon's tweet image. Maintaining a legacy app isn’t just about fixing bugs—it’s about creating a sustainable foundation for future growth. Join our forever-free email course and learn practical tips from experts who’ve been in your shoes.
👉 bit.ly/3SSrpCR

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 23

Applied Educational Systems called us in to review their Rails app and plan a smooth upgrade. We audited. We assessed. We mapped it all out—without disrupting their flow. Who said code reviews couldn’t make the honor roll?! 🎓📚

planetargon's tweet image. Applied Educational Systems called us in to review their Rails app and plan a smooth upgrade.
We audited. We assessed. We mapped it all out—without disrupting their flow.

Who said code reviews couldn’t make the honor roll?! 🎓📚

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 22

Rails in 2025: ⚡️ Fast 🧠 AI-friendly 💅 Hotwire got hotter 🧘 Devs slightly less burnt out Turns out Rails didn’t die, it just got smarter. Here’s how it’s aging like wine 👉 bit.ly/44H84ft

planetargon's tweet card. Discover the key Ruby on Rails trends for 2025, from performance upgrades to security improvements and frontend innovations. Stay ahead and

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Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 21

Thanks to the team over at Thoughtbot for naming us one of their Top 5 Ruby on Rails consultancies in 2025. We’re in grood company! Check out what makes these Rails agencies great. 💡 bit.ly/3GMK1Uq

planetargon's tweet card. Choosing the right Rails consultancy isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a business imperative. The right partner accelerates growth, while the wrong choice leads to costly rewrites and missed...

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Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 17

💎 Rails isn’t going anywhere—except up. #3 most loved language in the 2025 Pragmatic Engineer survey. Take a look at what else the dev community had to say: buff.ly/4AnaO1F

planetargon's tweet image. 💎 Rails isn’t going anywhere—except up.
#3 most loved language in the 2025 Pragmatic Engineer survey.
Take a look at what else the dev community had to say: buff.ly/4AnaO1F

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 16

PMs: "Why is this taking so long?" Devs: *quietly arguing with Copilot* Here are 7 AI tools suggestions by Ronak Bhatt making Rails teams faster, calmer, and (allegedly) happier in 2025: 👉 bit.ly/4kA18H5 What AI tools (if any) are baked into your dev workflow rn?

planetargon's tweet card. Published by Ronak Bhatt — Fullstack Developer | Ruby on Rails Specialist As AI rapidly evolves, Ruby on Rails developers are leveraging cutting-edge tools to write cleaner code, automate testing,...

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 15

Not every app diagram should need a legend, a compass, and divine intervention... We keep it clean so clients and teams actually get it. bit.ly/3TqE4PR

planetargon's tweet image. Not every app diagram should need a legend, a compass, and divine intervention... We keep it clean so clients and teams actually get it.

bit.ly/3TqE4PR

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 11

Handing off your app without a proper demo is like tossing someone your car keys and yelling “good luck with the clutch.” This guide = your metaphorical glovebox manual. 🔗 bit.ly/3SP1T3A

planetargon's tweet image. Handing off your app without a proper demo is like tossing someone your car keys and yelling “good luck with the clutch.”

This guide = your metaphorical glovebox manual.
🔗 bit.ly/3SP1T3A

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 10

🛠️ ARTICLE PICK OF THE WEEK: If you lead Rails teams, this one’s worth a read. Shivkant Dohaliya outlines a practical guide to building high-quality Rails applications, not just from a technical standpoint, but from a process and team-culture perspective. bit.ly/4nvVR5K

planetargon's tweet image. 🛠️ ARTICLE PICK OF THE WEEK:

If you lead Rails teams, this one’s worth a read.
Shivkant Dohaliya outlines a practical guide to building high-quality Rails applications, not just from a technical standpoint, but from a process and team-culture perspective.
bit.ly/4nvVR5K

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 9

RPG Maker made game dev feel possible. We do the same for teams stuck in complex Ruby on Rails apps. At Planet Argon, we turn legacy into leverage.🎮➡️💼

planetargon's tweet image. RPG Maker made game dev feel possible. We do the same for teams stuck in complex Ruby on Rails apps. At Planet Argon, we turn legacy into leverage.🎮➡️💼

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 7

Will you be in Philadelphia for the final #RailsConf2025 this week? Our CEO, @robbyrussell, will be speaking tomorrow on: "The Rails Features We Loved, Lost, and Laughed At." If you’re attending, be sure to say hi—he’ll have Oh My Zsh and On Rails stickers with him!

planetargon's tweet image. Will you be in Philadelphia for the final #RailsConf2025 this week?

Our CEO, @robbyrussell, will be speaking tomorrow on: "The Rails Features We Loved, Lost, and Laughed At." If you’re attending, be sure to say hi—he’ll have Oh My Zsh and On Rails stickers with him!

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Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 2

You can’t fake culture, not three years in a row. We’ve built a workplace where people stay curious, grow, and deliver great results. The recognition? That’s just a bonus. bit.ly/44eYYGu

planetargon's tweet card. We’re celebrating three years running as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces! Our team’s dedication and our client-first approach continue to shape our cu...

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jul 2

Excited to welcome our Summer Digital Marketing Intern, Filipe Castro, to the Planet Argon team! 🚀 He’s joining us from Brazil and will be supporting content, social media, and research projects. Glad to have you aboard, Filipe! 🙌

planetargon's tweet image. Excited to welcome our Summer Digital Marketing Intern, Filipe Castro, to the Planet Argon team! 🚀 He’s joining us from Brazil and will be supporting content, social media, and research projects. Glad to have you aboard, Filipe! 🙌

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jun 26

Join the [free] Maintainable Rails e-course for real-world Rails advice. We’ll send you one tip, tutorial, or insight every email. No more. No less. bit.ly/3SSrpCR

planetargon's tweet image. Join the [free] Maintainable Rails e-course for real-world Rails advice.
We’ll send you one tip, tutorial, or insight every email. No more. No less.
bit.ly/3SSrpCR

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jun 25

🚀 Just launched: The On Rails Podcast Hosted by Robby Russell and brought to you by the Rails Foundation, On Rails is a new podcast for the people behind the software that lasts. 🎧 Episode 1 is live—tune in! bit.ly/4lmJWFz

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Planet Argon@planetargon · Jun 18

RYNO Strategic Solutions needed support and help with their internal tools. We stepped in to help them with their Ruby project, taking into account each of the evolving requirements as their needs grew. 🦏

planetargon's tweet image. RYNO Strategic Solutions needed support and help with their internal tools. We stepped in to help them with their Ruby project, taking into account each of the evolving requirements as their needs grew. 🦏

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jun 16

"It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." -Sherlock Holmes bit.ly/3ISqe2U

Planet Argon@planetargon · Jun 12

Onboarding a new dev team to your project? Don’t just click around your app—tell its story. ✅ Explain your users + business goals ✅ Share key technical details + setup quirks ✅ Outline recent changes + upcoming work ✅ Prep for emergencies 👉 bit.ly/3SP1T3A