[SF Rails] Refactoring Safely in Rails and Beyond + More [Thur, 2/27]

Agenda

6:00 Networking | Food | Drink
6:30 Talks
• Refactoring Safely in Rails and Beyond (Devin Riley, Github)
• Networking Break
• Talk 2

Talk 1 - Refactoring Safely in Rails and Beyond
Devin Riley from Github will talk will about how to proceed safely with sensitive code migrations by using the scientist gem. The scientist gem is a Ruby library for refactoring critical paths in a careful manner.

About the Speaker
Devin Riley is a Senior Software Engineer at Github

Talk 2 - TBD

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Entrance Notes: Guests will be required to sign in on the iPad in the lobby before proceeding to the elevators (4th floor), then to the left.

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About the Sponsor and Host
Hipcamp is an online marketplace where people can list, discover, and book campsites, glampsites, and RV accommodations on private and public land. Whether it's finding a scenic spot to pitch a tent or planning a nature-filled getaway, Hipcamp is the go-to guide to getting outside. Hipcamp creates new revenue streams for landowners such as farmers, ranchers, and vintners, which supports efforts to conserve their land and keep it wild. By unlocking access and simplifying the camping experience, Hipcamp is democratizing and enhancing the experience of getting outside, inspiring more people to enjoy and protect our world.

After releasing apps for iOS and Android in summer 2019, Hipcamp raised $25M in Series B funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and its Cultural Leadership Fund, including investments from Jay-Z's Marcy Venture Partners and Will Smith's Dreamers Fund. Hipcamp was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Hipcamp.com is running with Ruby on Rails, Backbone, React and React Native for its mobile apps. There are ElasticSearch and PostGIS layers to handle geodata, search and ranking. Its engineering and data team is growing in many areas of focus—you're highly encouraged to connect with members of the team before and after the talks!