From: ReggW <me@...>
Date: 2006-06-06T00:22:09+09:00
Subject: Re: I love Ruby - But how bright is Ruby's Future?

Phil Tomson wrote:
> 
> Actually, you should never get complacent about a language's 'lasting
> power'.  Always be ready to learn a new one.
> 
I don't agree with this statement.

You should look very hard at a language (just like the owner of this 
thread is doing), to make sure you are making the right choice.

Many developers, Project Managers, etc., have lost thier jobs because of 
making the wrong development choice.

Look at Kylix and C++Builder X, they fit the bill when they where 
released, but now people are scrambling to find a replacement (or a new 
job).


I'm also fighting these same concerns.
Here's my list...

1. No native OS threads.

2. To get the fully benefit from Rails, your database has to have a 
specific naming convention. (Makes it impossible to migrate to RoR from 
something else).

3. No generic database drivers built into Rails for databases other than 
the top 3 and open-source databases. (Makes it impossible to migrate to 
RoR if you use a different database)

4. Slow performance.

5. Kind of a hack job to get it to work with Apache. (But this could 
also be my lack of knowledge)


I still love the language, but I do have reservations.

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