54: JRuby with Charles Oliver Nutter

Charles Oliver Nutter, a key figure in the JRuby community, shares insights on advancing JRuby and its integration with the JVM. He discusses the evolution of JRuby and its appeal for developers transitioning from Ruby, focusing on performance enhancements through innovations like Invoked Dynamic and Project Loom. Nutter also dives into the upcoming JRuby 10, emphasizing garbage collection improvements and reduced startup times. The importance of community support, particularly from sponsors like Shopify, is highlighted, showcasing JRuby's collaborative spirit.