Joe Masilotti

On building a framework-agnostic Ruby gem (and making sure it doesn’t break)

What I learned supporting ERB, React, and Vue from a single Ruby gem. And how I keep it from breaking with automated iOS tests.

Apr 1 • Joe Masilotti

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March 2026

Why I ditched monthly pricing

Ruby Native isn't a traditional SaaS. So it shouldn't be priced like one.

Mar 26 • Joe Masilotti

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The tool I wish I had 25 apps ago

Ruby Native turns your Rails app into an iOS app. No Xcode required.

Mar 18 • Joe Masilotti

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Quick survey + office hours on Thursday

Help me write better stuff for you!

Mar 10 • Joe Masilotti

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The kid at the co-working space

My son got a day off from school. I got a reminder of why I chose this life.

Mar 4 • Joe Masilotti

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February 2026

Getting your Hotwire Native app into the App Store

A practical, step-by-step guide to submitting your first Hotwire Native app. From setting up your developer account to hitting "Submit for Review."

Feb 26 • Joe Masilotti

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What I've learned from shipping 25+ mobile apps

And what I tell my clients when they ask which framework to use for their Rails business.

Feb 19 • Joe Masilotti

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AI makes it easier to build the wrong thing faster

Why I threw away 20,000+ lines of working code and started over with nothing.

Feb 10 • Joe Masilotti

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Introducing Permission Not Required

A new podcast with Colleen Schnettler about building independent businesses on your own terms in the age of AI.

Feb 4 • Joe Masilotti and Colleen

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January 2026

I went off the deep end with AI

What happens when code becomes the easy part? Excitement, dread, and what this means for my solo-run business.

Jan 26 • Joe Masilotti

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Hotwire Native: In-app Purchases on iOS

The full flow from HTML paywall to real-time success message, and how a single UUID is all it takes to tie it together.

Jan 22 • Joe Masilotti

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Office Hours Recap - January

Tab navigation, audio playback, Liquid Glass modal fixes, and more…

Jan 15 • Joe Masilotti

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