# 315 - Dave Thomas, RubyConf 2026 Keynote Speaker

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Published: 2026-03-16T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I talk with Dave Thomas about RubyConf 2026, the essence of a good conference, and the philosophy of programming, including abstraction and the art of using AI in coding. Links: The Pragmatic ProgrammerThe Pragmatic BookshelfPragDave.meNonsense Monthly

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