I wrote about why I stopped writing (short version: AI made generic how-to posts feel pointless), what got me building again (Claude Code: easiest $140/month I've ever spent), and what the technical stack of the new blog. Also thinking out loud about what I actually want to write about going forward.

The RubyLA blog offers insights, tutorials, and community updates for Ruby developers in Los Angeles and beyond. Developers can explore Ruby language features, web development frameworks, and best practices for building Ruby applications. Additionally, the blog covers Ruby meetups, events, and job opportunities in the Los Angeles area, fostering collaboration and networking within the local Ruby community.

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A developer shares the story of migrating their long-running blog from Ghost to a self-built Ruby on Rails + Hotwire application, self-hosted on Hetzner with Kamal and PostgreSQL. The post reflects on an extended writing hiatus caused by AI-generated content making generic how-to posts feel pointless, while simultaneously crediting Claude Code with reigniting a passion for building. The new stack includes SMTP2GO for email delivery and a custom subscriber/newsletter system built from scratch. The author also muses on shifting the blog's focus away from technical tutorials toward the personal and business side of software development.

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