Onur Ozer
@onurozer.me
Marketer turned bootstrapper. Learning Ruby and building internet businesses.
meetlars.com - your AI marketing strategist
apacagencies.com - discover top agencies in asia
craft.tattoo - turn tattoo ideas into designs
I also play drums and bake pizza.
meetlars.com - your AI marketing strategist
apacagencies.com - discover top agencies in asia
craft.tattoo - turn tattoo ideas into designs
I also play drums and bake pizza.
Gave my first talk at a Ruby conference yesterday! 🎉
I talked about my personal journey of becoming a Ruby developer after two decades in marketing, building SaaS products and the hard lessons I had to learn along the way.
Based on the response, it seems to have resonated with quite a few people.
I talked about my personal journey of becoming a Ruby developer after two decades in marketing, building SaaS products and the hard lessons I had to learn along the way.
Based on the response, it seems to have resonated with quite a few people.
February 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Gave my first talk at a Ruby conference yesterday! 🎉
I talked about my personal journey of becoming a Ruby developer after two decades in marketing, building SaaS products and the hard lessons I had to learn along the way.
Based on the response, it seems to have resonated with quite a few people.
I talked about my personal journey of becoming a Ruby developer after two decades in marketing, building SaaS products and the hard lessons I had to learn along the way.
Based on the response, it seems to have resonated with quite a few people.
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Good Morning, Bangkok! RubyConf Thailand just kicked off!
Looking forward to the first Ruby Conference of 2026! 🙌🏼
#rubyconfth #rubyconfth2026
Looking forward to the first Ruby Conference of 2026! 🙌🏼
#rubyconfth #rubyconfth2026
January 31, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Good Morning, Bangkok! RubyConf Thailand just kicked off!
Looking forward to the first Ruby Conference of 2026! 🙌🏼
#rubyconfth #rubyconfth2026
Looking forward to the first Ruby Conference of 2026! 🙌🏼
#rubyconfth #rubyconfth2026
RubyConf Thailand kicking off! #rubyconfth
January 31, 2026 at 2:34 AM
RubyConf Thailand kicking off! #rubyconfth
Of all the cringe trends I despise, "broetry" is definitely in the top 3, right next to Studio Ghibli style AI imagery. fenwick.media/rewild/magaz...
Broetry: Why is everyone suddenly writing in single line sentences on LinkedIn?
In this article, we’ll explore the phenomenon of broetry. Where did it come from? Why is it so popular? Most importantly—how can a form of writing so objectively bad be effective? Do we owe it any cre...
fenwick.media
January 27, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Of all the cringe trends I despise, "broetry" is definitely in the top 3, right next to Studio Ghibli style AI imagery. fenwick.media/rewild/magaz...
"If you’re using SQLite, use SolidQueue.... If you’re using Postgres, use GoodJob." - great post from @bensheldon.bsky.social on the state of Active Job backends in 2026.
January 27, 2026 at 1:24 AM
"If you’re using SQLite, use SolidQueue.... If you’re using Postgres, use GoodJob." - great post from @bensheldon.bsky.social on the state of Active Job backends in 2026.
Since meeting @jot.is at @friendlyrb.com last year, we've been working on cogrid.com, a competitor research and tracking tool for SaaS founders and marketers.
We're launching the MVP in a few weeks. Join our mailing list to follow our progress and get early access!
We're launching the MVP in a few weeks. Join our mailing list to follow our progress and get early access!
CoGrid
Automated competitive intelligence for SaaS teams
cogrid.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Since meeting @jot.is at @friendlyrb.com last year, we've been working on cogrid.com, a competitor research and tracking tool for SaaS founders and marketers.
We're launching the MVP in a few weeks. Join our mailing list to follow our progress and get early access!
We're launching the MVP in a few weeks. Join our mailing list to follow our progress and get early access!
We're having our first meetup of the year! Come join us if you're in Singapore. luma.com/wss7unyx
RubySG January Meetup · Luma
Hey everyone! 👋
Join us for our January meetup with a talk about Comparable from a member of our community, Ted.
Ruby’s standard library is packed with…
luma.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
We're having our first meetup of the year! Come join us if you're in Singapore. luma.com/wss7unyx
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Thoughtful lessons from a Google software engineer. “The punchline isn’t ‘never innovate.’ It’s ‘innovate only where you’re uniquely paid to innovate.’ Everything else should default to boring, because boring has known failure modes.” [addyosmani.com]
21 Lessons From 14 Years at Google
Lessons learned from 14 years of engineering at Google, focusing on what truly matters beyond just writing great code.
addyosmani.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Thoughtful lessons from a Google software engineer. “The punchline isn’t ‘never innovate.’ It’s ‘innovate only where you’re uniquely paid to innovate.’ Everything else should default to boring, because boring has known failure modes.” [addyosmani.com]
Following cash vs. curiosity, rolling with the punches, rocking the midlife crisis and reading like there's no tomorrow – pretty much sums up my life in 2025.
onurozer.me/2025-in-revi...
onurozer.me/2025-in-revi...
2025 in Review
Hustling solo to build a SaaS is fun, but working on projects you truly care about, with the people that inspire you is much more rewarding.
onurozer.me
January 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Following cash vs. curiosity, rolling with the punches, rocking the midlife crisis and reading like there's no tomorrow – pretty much sums up my life in 2025.
onurozer.me/2025-in-revi...
onurozer.me/2025-in-revi...
I want to know what percentage of people who use the word “cooking” metaphorically actually know how to cook, literally.
December 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I want to know what percentage of people who use the word “cooking” metaphorically actually know how to cook, literally.
The new Ruby website looks amazing! It even features our little Red Dot Ruby Conference on the homepage. ❤️
December 21, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The new Ruby website looks amazing! It even features our little Red Dot Ruby Conference on the homepage. ❤️
@marcoroth.dev is one of the most prolific and kindest Ruby developers I've met. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this award.
We were very proud to present @marcoroth.dev with the Rails Luminary Award 2025.
And yes, I was on a secret mission to Zurich 😀.
rubyonrails.org/2025/12/17/m...
And yes, I was on a secret mission to Zurich 😀.
rubyonrails.org/2025/12/17/m...
Congrats Marco Roth: 2025 Rails Luminary
We are stoked to share that the Rails Core team has announced Marco Roth as the 2025 Rails Luminary.
rubyonrails.org
December 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
@marcoroth.dev is one of the most prolific and kindest Ruby developers I've met. I can't think of anyone more deserving of this award.
After two years of practicing drums twice a week with @benediktdeicke.com and @michaelkoper.com on a practice pad, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered this bad boy 🥁
Yamaha | DTX6K5-M Overview
YouTube video by Yamaha Drums (Official)
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December 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
After two years of practicing drums twice a week with @benediktdeicke.com and @michaelkoper.com on a practice pad, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered this bad boy 🥁
One of the many reasons I love Singapore – the care for the flora and fauna. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw1b...
How Singapore’s Urban Design Makes Way for Wildlife | WILD HOPE
YouTube video by Nature on PBS
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December 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
One of the many reasons I love Singapore – the care for the flora and fauna. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw1b...
I'm giving my first talk at a Ruby conference in two months, among some incredibly talented Ruby developers. This is probably as good an excuse as any to visit Bangkok, as if you ever need one. rubyconfth.com/schedule/
Schedule - RubyConf Thailand 2026
rubyconfth.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I'm giving my first talk at a Ruby conference in two months, among some incredibly talented Ruby developers. This is probably as good an excuse as any to visit Bangkok, as if you ever need one. rubyconfth.com/schedule/
"This survey will take only 3 minutes to complete" is the second biggest lie in customer support after "we have higher than usual call volume".
If you're going to do an email survey, decide what your most important 3 questions are, and just ask those. You are much more likely to get feedback.
If you're going to do an email survey, decide what your most important 3 questions are, and just ask those. You are much more likely to get feedback.
December 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"This survey will take only 3 minutes to complete" is the second biggest lie in customer support after "we have higher than usual call volume".
If you're going to do an email survey, decide what your most important 3 questions are, and just ask those. You are much more likely to get feedback.
If you're going to do an email survey, decide what your most important 3 questions are, and just ask those. You are much more likely to get feedback.
I don't always agree with their product decisions, but props to 37signals for trying new ideas with fizzy.do, even after decades in business. The marketing site and Jason's copy are top notch. The look & feel is distinct. And the open source model is great for the Rails ecosystem. Love it.
Fizzy
A refreshing take on cards, columns, and kanban.
www.fizzy.do
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I don't always agree with their product decisions, but props to 37signals for trying new ideas with fizzy.do, even after decades in business. The marketing site and Jason's copy are top notch. The look & feel is distinct. And the open source model is great for the Rails ecosystem. Love it.
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𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲! Share your HOT takes and inspire the community. Fill the form! Become a speaker!
balkanruby.com
#balkanruby #callforpapers #callforspeakers #rubyconference #rubycommunity
balkanruby.com
#balkanruby #callforpapers #callforspeakers #rubyconference #rubycommunity
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲! Share your HOT takes and inspire the community. Fill the form! Become a speaker!
balkanruby.com
#balkanruby #callforpapers #callforspeakers #rubyconference #rubycommunity
balkanruby.com
#balkanruby #callforpapers #callforspeakers #rubyconference #rubycommunity
Leveling up my pizza game today.
November 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Leveling up my pizza game today.
I’ve been initiated. I’m a mechanical keyboard user now.
November 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I’ve been initiated. I’m a mechanical keyboard user now.
Today I learned that with thoughtful design, you can make anything look sexy. www.powersheds.com/discover-pent via @jot.is
Discover the pent | Powersheds
The super sleek shed with a single-sloped roof.
www.powersheds.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Today I learned that with thoughtful design, you can make anything look sexy. www.powersheds.com/discover-pent via @jot.is
Excellent discussion on managing open source projects and the recent Ruby drama. This was one of the best episodes of Remote Ruby so far. www.remoteruby.com/2260490/epis...
Managing Open Source with Nate Berkopec - Remote Ruby
In this episode, guest Nate Berkopec joins Chris and Andrew to discuss the current state and cultural controversies surrounding Ruby Gems, Bundler, and open-source projects in general. The conversatio...
www.remoteruby.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Excellent discussion on managing open source projects and the recent Ruby drama. This was one of the best episodes of Remote Ruby so far. www.remoteruby.com/2260490/epis...
I was lucky enough to see toe live in Singapore almost a decade ago. One of the best bands ever to come out of Japan. www.youtube.com/live/hLesl7d...
toe 25th ANNIVERSARY LIVE 結成25周年記念特別公演 “For You, Someone Like Me”「この世界のどこかに居る、僕に似た君に贈る」
YouTube video by toe
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October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I was lucky enough to see toe live in Singapore almost a decade ago. One of the best bands ever to come out of Japan. www.youtube.com/live/hLesl7d...