Language Overview
Ruby was developed in the mid-1990s but didn't find fame until the after 2005 when Ruby on Rails revolutionized the way we build web applications. Ruby was built with a focus on simplicity and productivity.
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Used for websites scripting desktop apps
low barrier to entry
medium demand
medium pay
easy to find help
Learnability
How learnable is a given language? It depends on a variety of factors, including how difficult it is to learn the syntax or find reliable resources when you get stuck.
Ready to start learning? We suggest using visiting exercism.org to start your journey
Career
What is the demand and pay for people writing in this language? What is the reality of their day-to-day? Everything career-related is explored here.
Community
Ways to interact with the community, from following influential leaders on Twitter to meeting people in virtual forums or at conferences.
Yukihiro Matsumoto
Creator of Ruby
David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH)
Creator of Ruby on Rails
Jonathan Gillette (why the lucky stiff)
Author of 'Why's (poignant) Guide to Ruby'
Sarah Allen
Founder of Bridge Foundry and co-founder of RailsBridge
Sandi Metz
Author of 'Practical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby'
Learning Resources
Find resources to help you learn--from documentation and tutorials to forums where you can interact with other developers.