Comments on: Ruby’s not ready

By: What isn’t new in Ruby 1.9.1 (or in Python) - glyphobet • глыфобет • γλυφοβετ

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:38:34 +0000

For someone like me who tried an older version of Ruby, there’s nothing to read that will tell me whether it’s worth checking out.

By: Eight Python warts - glyphobet • глыфобет • γλυφοβετ

Eight Python warts - glyphobet • глыфобет • γλυφοβετ — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:49:56 +0000

I love Python, but a few things still bug me about it. I’ve bashed on several other technologies; here’s some Python bashing….

By: Interesting Ruby Tidbits That Don’t Need Separate Posts #21

Interesting Ruby Tidbits That Don’t Need Separate Posts #21 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:54:29 +0000

A Python developer takes Ruby, rips it apart, and explains in 6000+ words why Ruby sucks compared to Python. It’s a ballsy essay, and if it were a lot shorter and not as well written, I’d be calling it Troll Of The Month. As it is, I think he’s missing the point a lot of the time (he tends to think Python’s better because he likes its conventions more than Ruby’s – not a compelling argument), but it’s an interesting read none the less. Anything that keeps our minds open to the fact that Ruby != perfection is worth a look.

By: Code Vault » Blog Archive » On getting Ruby-fied and its aftereffects

Code Vault » Blog Archive » On getting Ruby-fied and its aftereffects — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:35:03 +0000

Ruby’s not ready – glyphobet does a much better job at going over Ruby’s faults.

By: Painfully Obvious » Blog Archive » Thought: Ruby’s not ready?

Painfully Obvious » Blog Archive » Thought: Ruby’s not ready? — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:42:10 +0000

…I don’t agree with the central premise, I think this exploration of Ruby’s flaws is mosly fair and accurate. Individual developers may decide whether it’s worth it to use…

By: Fiery Bits

Fiery Bits — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:33:33 +0000

Why Ruby sucks….

Obviously I don’t think that Ruby sucks. But this guy does. Alright, he doesn’t say it sucks, just that it isn’t ready.
Now, I love Ruby, and I came to it from Python, but he makes a lot of good points, and the article is (I think) …

By: Yer Blog Sucks » Oh good I’m not the only one

Yer Blog Sucks » Oh good I’m not the only one — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:33:47 +0000

A much more level-headed person than I wrote an in-depth essay on why Ruby is not quite ready for prime time….