Evolution of Real-Time and AnyCable Pro and ... me by Irina Nazarova

Rocky Mountain Ruby 2024 When we launched AnyCable Pro at Evil Martians in 2021, our goal was to simplify real-time functionality for all Rails developers while making it commercially successful for our company. We aimed to build what people wanted and saw their priorities shift from GraphQL to Hotwire, from chats to collaboration, and to AI-powered voice apps. Initially focused on performance, we soon tackled WebSocket reliability and developer productivity, culminating in the launch of Managed AnyCable earlier this year. Our journey, fueled by consulting revenue, is not without valuable insights. Let’s reflect on our story, share our learnings, and glimpse into the future of AnyCable and real-time applications.