The Most Valuable Engineer Isn't Shipping Features – Rails World 2026 Keynote [video]

I had the chance to close out day one of Rails World 2026 with this talk.

As code gets cheaper to produce, I think we have more room to wonder about the workshop around it. To unpack what we inherited, tinker with what’s getting in our way, and share what we learn with whoever comes next.

Human or otherwise.

Thanks to everyone who said hi, shared stories, and traded ideas throughout the week. A lot to keep wondering about.