From: Chris Ferrell <csferrell@...>
Date: 2005-12-27T02:58:46+09:00
Subject: Re: Bruce Eckel and Ruby

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On 12/23/05, gwtmp01@mac.com <gwtmp01@mac.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 23, 2005, at 8:32 AM, Stephen Kellett wrote:
> > His answer was that he didn't have the time (professionally) or
> > time and energy in his private life (father, husband, etc) to learn
> > Ruby for fun. It would need to be for a commercial reason and he
> > had none. I guess many in the Python camp won't change language
> > unless they have a business reason to change.
>
> At one level I understand this point of view.  But at the same time, how
> difficult is it to read a book?  If your professional and personal
> life is
> so busy that you can't find time to read a book or to learn about a new
> topic then I think your priorities need to be re-evaluated.  I'm not
> saying
> that learning Ruby should be on the top of everyone's todo list but I do
> think it is important to regularly expose yourself to new ideas for both
> your personal and professional health.
>
>
> Gary Wright



   Listen, people have lives outside of programming.  And not everybody is
an emotional fanboy with the latest perceived toy.   There was no compellin=
g
reason to learn Ruby.

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