Personal schedule for Michael Bleigh

"Fat Models, Skinny Controllers" they scream. Pushing your logic down to the model layer is a key step to improve testability, maintainability, and code quality. But many developers now have "junk drawer" models that don't realize these goals. Having a fat model isn't enough! Come learn techniques to refactor your models and make them beautiful. Read more.

We all use ActiveSupport 3 every day. Many of us don't take the time to dig down into some of the more interesting parts. This talk will explore the history of ActiveSupport and demonstrate areas most aren't familiar with. Read more.

OmniAuth is a library with a mission: eliminate the headaches caused by having to authenticate through...well, anything! In "From The Ground Up" you'll learn about the motivations, inspirations, and uses of OmniAuth as well as a look at how it was built and how you can write your own custom strategies. Read more.