Enchantment
Natural magic in code.
Ruby's enchanting nature goes beyond readability, making coding feel like a magical experience. Its expressiveness and human-like qualities create a unique bond between developer and language, transforming the act of programming into something almost otherworldly.
Why wouldn’t you love Ruby? That’s the real question. Ruby — and Rails — is one of the most readable languages out there. It feels natural, expressive, almost human. Many times, it even feels magical.
Ecosystem
Rich gems support all kinds of development.
Mature tooling ready to use.
Ruby has a vast collection of libraries called gems, supporting everything from web development to data processing. With mature frameworks like Rails and comprehensive toolchains, you can combine excellent existing resources to build high-quality applications quickly without reinventing the wheel.
When I released Ruby to the world, I never imagined such a rich ecosystem would grow from it. Over 200,000 gems, Ruby on Rails, RSpec, Bundler—it was the community that created and nurtured all of these. My wish to "make programmers happy" has been realized in ways I could never have achieved alone.
Conversational
Code that reads like a story.
Ruby's conversational syntax makes coding a natural extension of your thoughts, creating an immersive experience where you narrate your logic. Its blend of Smalltalk and Lisp essence infuses elegance into every line, turning code into a poetic journey. With a warm community and powerful Enumerable module, Ruby embraces both the art and science of programming.
I love Ruby because writing it feels like thinking out loud, and reading it back feels like prose. It distills the best of Smalltalk and Lisp, and has the nicest community around. Oh, and Enumerable!
Enjoyment
Server-side joy for mobile app builders.
Ruby's ease in server-side development allows mobile app builders like Joe to focus on creating, testing, and optimizing their apps. By leveraging Ruby's capabilities, developers can streamline their workflow and spend more time on delivering quality mobile experiences to users.
I love Ruby because I build mobile apps for a living and still spend most of my day writing Ruby. I've shipped 25+ iOS and Android apps and the secret is that most of the work happens on the server. Ruby makes that work a joy.
Endless Fun
Unmatched flexibility and extendibility.
Ruby's playful nature and vast extension capabilities make coding a joyful experience. The vibrant community and rich gem ecosystem amplify its endless possibilities, keeping developers engaged and eager to explore.
Ruby has my whole heart — it's flexible, endlessly extendable, and just fun in a way no other language quite matches. The community? Absolutely incredible. And don't even get me started on gems.
Poetic
Code with emotion.
Ruby's poetic nature extends beyond syntax, infusing storytelling elements into each line of code. Its 'story-like' quality fosters a deep connection between the programmer and the program, creating an immersive experience. Just like savoring a delicious pie, working with Ruby is a delightful experience that engages all senses.
I love Ruby because it reads like a poem, feels like a story, and tastes like a pie... I love Ruby because it is a pleasure reading Ruby, writing Ruby, and watching how it works ...
Enduring Bond
A decade of Ruby love.
Babar's decade-long journey with Ruby showcases a deep, enduring bond nurtured by a vibrant community and robust tooling. As he joyfully navigates the codebase, the thought of AI replacing him only fuels his resolve to keep mastering the craft for years ahead.
I love Ruby because of the Community, available tooling and the community. Working with Ruby for 10+ years, not bored yet. Hope to continue for years to come unless AI takes over my job!
Conversational Abstraction
Objects talk, systems excite, work energizes.
In Ruby, creating software is like orchestrating a dialogue between objects, simplifying complexity into elegant interactions. Building robust systems becomes a thrilling endeavor, sparking excitement as each component seamlessly interacts. This energized workflow at the heart of Ruby makes agile programming a joyous and fulfilling experience.
Ruby lets me abstract the world, simply. Messages between objects feel like a conversation, and when I build a good system, I can’t help but get excited Ruby is center of my Energized Work.
Idea Alchemy
Turning dreams into code reality.
With Ruby's simplicity and expressiveness, crafting intricate systems becomes a seamless and gratifying journey. It's like translating imagination directly into functional, elegant code.
Ruby lets me turn ideas into real products quickly. Its simplicity and expressiveness make building complex systems feel natural and enjoyable.
Developer Ergonomics
Prioritizing joy and ease.
Ruby's focus on programmer happiness shines through its prioritization of developer ergonomics, ensuring a smooth and joyful coding experience. By valuing expressiveness over raw speed, Ruby encourages creativity and ease of communication within codebases.
I love Ruby because it puts the human first. Having programmers happiness as an explicit design goal makes it prioritize the developer ergonomics over the cold metal performance. Speed is nice, expressiveness is awesome.
