27 - On Ruby (and Rails?) with Lucian and Stan

In this episode I am joined by Stan and Lucian to discuss Ruby (and Rails).

We start by discussing why one would chose Ruby to start a new project and how weldoming it is for beginers.

Then we discuss how the ecosystem of Ruby favors expressiveness and beauty .

And end discussing the place of Rails in the environment.

Takeaways

• Ruby's appeal lies in its elegance and creativity
• The community's inflexibility and high standards can be a barrier for beginners Types in Ruby are a matter of choice and depend on the project's needs.
• Rails is a powerful addition to Ruby, providing convention over configuration and simplifying web app development.

Chapters

• 00:00 Is Ruby Beginner Friendly?
• 31:40 Exploring Types in Ruby
• 40:22 The Role of Rails in Ruby Ecosystem
• 46:39 Adhering to the Rails Way
• 55:02 The Hidden Superpower of Rails
  

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• Find Stan at:
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boyet/
  • Personal website: https://stan.boyet.me/
• Find Lucian at:
  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianghinda/
  • ShortRuby Newsletter: https://newsletter.shortruby.com
  • Other social media: https://bsky.app/profile/lucianghinda.com, https://x.com/lucianghinda, https://ruby.social/@lucian