The post describes the author's experience at RubyKaigi 2025, the largest Ruby conference, held in Matsuyama, Japan. It highlights how RubyKaigi uniquely bridges the Japanese and Western Ruby communities, the enriching talks and discussions on topics like ZJIT and Ractor-local GC, and the meaningful interactions beyond the official event schedule. The author also shares post-conference adventures, such as cycling the Shimanami Kaido, emphasizing the conference's role in fostering international connections and unique cultural experiences.
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IntroductionPre-Conference (Day -1 & Day 0)The Conference ExperiencePost-Conference AdventuresReflections and Why RubyKaigi MattersSummary and Final ThoughtsSort: