From: "Stephan Kämper" <Stephan.Kaemper@...>
Date: 2001-11-13T22:49:16+09:00
Subject: [ruby-talk:25009] Re: Linux Magazine article

Dave Thomas wrote:
> 
> Andy & I've been asked to write a feature article about Ruby for Linux
> Magazine (www.linux-mag.com).
> 
> I want to make this an upbeat article, featuring Ruby's strengths, and
> not other language's weaknesses. So, a quick poll request: what
> features of Ruby do you think would most impress or excite someone who
> hasn't used the language yet? What small applications would whet
> people's appetites?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Dave

I was impressed by

1. The atmosphere in the forum and the other places that spread Ruby
information.
2. The fact that I was able to write some (short) scripts very fast - and
   scripts that worked at once.
3. The high level of dynamic behaviour (came from C++) 
4. How easy it is to write generic code (see other posting(s) in the thread)


Happy rubying,

Stephan