Rails at Scale with Adrian Marin founder of AVO

In this episode of Señors @ Scale, Adrian Marin, founder of AVO and host of FriendlyRB, joins Dan to share his journey into programming and his deep commitment to the Ruby ecosystem.Adrian walks us through his transition from a non-technical background into software development and how he fell in love with Ruby on Rails for its elegance and productivity. He explains why everything in Ruby is an object, what makes Rails still the fastest way to build apps, and how Hotwire redefines frontend development with minimal JavaScript.We also dive into the tools and frameworks shaping today’s developer experience: the rise of Tailwind CSS, why Adrian built AVO to make internal tooling in Rails as smooth as Laravel Nova, and how the Ruby ecosystem continues to thrive with innovative libraries and first-party tools.Beyond code, Adrian shares how community and creativity intersect in tech — from organizing FriendlyRB in Romania to inventing a Ruby Passport that lets conference-goers collect stamps and connect with peers across events.🎯 Whether you’re a Rubyist, Rails engineer, or curious about how productivity frameworks scale, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and lessons from the trenches.---Chapters00:00 Introduction to Adrian Marin and His Journey04:33 The Early Days of Programming06:58 Nostalgia for the Old Web Development Days08:53 Evolution of Web Development Tools12:45 The Impact of AI on Development14:11 The Rise of Tailwind CSS15:16 Adrian's Love for Tailwind CSS20:46 Transitioning from PHP to Ruby on Rails29:35 Building AVO: A Toolkit for Internal Tools34:31 Understanding Hotwire in Rails36:29 Understanding Client-Server Interactions39:30 The Ruby Ecosystem and Community Engagement44:36 Creating Memorable Conferences46:10 Innovative Networking: The Ruby Passport54:46 Getting Started with Ruby on Rails01:06:24 Balancing Work and Family Life01:07:42 Recommended Reads for Developers---Follow & Subscribe:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senorsatscale/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neciudev🎙 Podcast URL: https://neciudan.dev/senors-at-scale📬 Newsletter: https://neciudan.dev/subscribe💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/se%C3%B1ors-scale/---#rubyonrails #ruby #rails #hotwire #tailwindcss #avo #softwaredevelopment #developercommunity #webdevelopment #engineeringculture #señorsatscaleDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more engineering stories from the front lines. Are you building with Rails at scale? Share your experience below 👇