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# Articles

## [AX, DX, ADX: naming the three audiences your API now has to serve](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/ax-dx-adx-naming-the-three-audiences-your-api-now-has-to-serve.md)

- Published: March 03, 2026

In this Article, you will learn how to serve three API audiences: DX for devs, ADX for AI coding agents, and AX for end-user agents, plus the tooling to nail each. 🚀

## [Introducing the (experimental!) Stainless SQL SDK generator](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/introducing-the-experimental-stainless-sql-sdk-generator.md)

- Published: February 18, 2026
- Tags: ai, sdk, openapi, data, sql, postgresql

## [AgentLint: A Lighthouse Score for AI-Readiness](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/agentlint-a-lighthouse-score-for-ai-readiness.md)

- Published: February 16, 2026
- Tags: ai, developer-tools, agents, web

## [How to generate a TypeScript SDK from your OpenAPI spec](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/how-to-generate-a-typescript-sdk-from-your-openapi-spec.md)

- Published: February 09, 2026
- Tags: Stainless, TypeScript, OpenAPI

## [What era are your docs in? ](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/what-era-are-your-docs-in.md)

- Published: November 06, 2025
- Tags: docs, sdk, stainless
My kids have been teaching me about aura farming, and it’s got me thinking.

Most API docs are stuck in the basic tractor era. Here’s what I mean:


### Shovel Era

No docs. Developers have ...

## [On Distribution: A Term for What Rails Has Been Doing All Along](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/on-distribution-a-term-for-what-rails-has-been-doing-all-along.md)

- Published: September 24, 2025
- Tags: rails, ml, ai
On Distribution: Conventions aren’t just for devs—Rails makes AI tools feel like they’re playing Mozart.

## [Learning in the Age of AI](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/learning-in-the-age-of-ai.md)

- Published: August 19, 2025



If AI can already do something—or will be able to soon—is it still worth learning how to do it ourselves?

Take grammar or spelling, for example. Tools like GPT-5 are better at writing than I...

## [Shifting Gears](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/shifting-gears.md)

- Published: August 14, 2025

Brief update about some shifts in how I'm thinking about my career.

## [Books](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/books.md)

- Published: August 11, 2024
- Tags: Books
Books I'm into right now.

## [Is the VCR plugged in? Common Sense Troubleshooting For Web Devs](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/is-the-vcr-plugged-in-common-sense-troubleshooting-for-web-devs.md)

- Published: July 10, 2024
- Tags: Rails, Troubleshooting
In this article, you will learn how to troubleshoot web development issues by following a systematic approach, starting from the most basic components, much like checking if a VCR is plugged in. 🛠️🔌

## [A Flexible AI Integration Pattern for Ruby on Rails](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/a-flexible-ai-integration-pattern-for-ruby-on-rails.md)

- Published: June 18, 2024
- Tags: Rails, Ruby, AI
In this article, you will learn how to integrate AI into your Ruby on Rails applications using a flexible pattern that allows easy swapping of AI providers like OpenAI and Claude. 🤖✨

## [A Year of Lessons: Key Principles and Takeaways for a Rails Apps in 2024](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/a-year-of-lessons-key-principles-and-takeaways-for-a-rails-apps-in-2024.md)

- Published: June 07, 2024
- Tags: Rails, Best Practices
In this article, you will learn how to enhance your Rails apps in 2024 with key principles like effective testing, using string enums, managing soft deletes, handling webhooks, and more. 🚀📚

## [Caching ViewComponents](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/caching-viewcomponents.md)

- Published: April 24, 2024
- Tags: Rails, Ruby
In this article, you will learn how to implement caching for ViewComponents in Rails to improve performance and reduce sluggishness in your app. 🚀📚

## [Quick drag and drop sorting with Rails using stimulus and shopify/draggable](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/quick-drag-and-drop-sorting-with-rails-using-stimulus-and-shopify-draggable.md)

- Published: November 29, 2023
- Tags: Rails, JavaScript, StimulusJS
In this article, you will learn how to implement drag-and-drop sorting in Rails using StimulusJS and Shopify Draggable. 📦✨

## [Rails Performance Playbook](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/rails-performance-playbook.md)

- Published: September 21, 2023
- Tags: Rails, Performance
In this Article, you will learn how to optimize Ruby on Rails performance through backend and frontend techniques, including N+1 query fixes, caching, database indexing, and more. 🚀

## [Renaming in Rails Projects with `sed` and `find`: A Guide](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/renaming-in-rails-projects-with-sed-and-find-a-guide.md)

- Published: September 20, 2023
- Tags: Bash
In this Article, you will learn how to efficiently rename references in Rails projects using `sed` and `find`. Master these tools to streamline your refactoring process! 🚀

## [How to setup react-rails with esbuild](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/how-to-setup-react-rails-with-esbuild.md)

- Published: August 30, 2023
- Tags: Rails, React
In this article, you will learn how to set up `react-rails` with `esbuild` for a seamless integration of React components into a Rails application. 🚀👨‍💻

## [Setting up PR previews for Rails on Render.com](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/setting-up-pr-previews-for-rails-on-render-com.md)

- Published: July 17, 2023
- Tags: Rails, Deployment, Render
In this article, you will learn how to set up PR previews for Rails apps on Render.com using environment variables and configuration files. 🚀

## [Stripe Connect onboarding with Ruby on Rails](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/stripe-connect-onboarding-with-ruby-on-rails.md)

- Published: April 14, 2023
- Tags: Rails, Stripe, Stripe Connect, Webhooks
In this article, you will learn how to integrate Stripe Connect Onboarding with Ruby on Rails for an email newsletter platform. 📧💻 Discover how to create Stripe Accounts, collect business details, and set up your Rails environment for smooth integration.

## [Offer free trials without an upfront payment method using Stripe Checkout](https://www.cjav.dev/articles/offer-free-trials-without-an-upfront-payment-method-using-stripe-checkout.md)

- Published: February 15, 2023
- Tags: Ruby, Stripe, Stripe Checkout
In this article, you will learn how to use Stripe Checkout to start free trials without requiring upfront payment details. Follow step-by-step instructions to configure your server and manage subscriptions seamlessly. 🚀


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