Ruby Language Debate

The cluster centers on discussions about the Ruby programming language, including debates over its ergonomics and delight versus criticisms of performance, declining popularity, and maintainability issues.

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pankajdoharey Jul 21, 2021 View on HN

What do you dislike about ruby and what do you prefer against it?

nchuhoai Oct 10, 2013 View on HN

Why does Ruby get so much hate? I know it's not the most performant, but the delight I get from Ruby code is still unparalleled IMO

user3113 Oct 18, 2025 View on HN

Ruby is my favorite language. There is no other language with same ergonomics. I dont understand hype around ts and all frameworks that changes every week.

frugalmail Sep 14, 2017 View on HN

who still thinks Ruby is a good idea for this?

herbst Jan 15, 2017 View on HN

This is really a issue as ruby dev. Its hard to motivate yourself picking up anything that is not as cute. Glad more and more cute/elegant languages are coming out every day.

schappim Aug 14, 2018 View on HN

Out of interest, why are you not a fan of Ruby?

jsjohnst Dec 31, 2016 View on HN

I'd love to hear your perspectives on Ruby if this bothers you that much.

UncleOxidant May 18, 2022 View on HN

Hasn't Ruby been unfashionable for a while now?

mrwnmonm Apr 7, 2023 View on HN

All the cool kids left Ruby for Go, why are they still in that land?

metapsj Jun 9, 2020 View on HN

can you elaborate on ruby? i'm curious to understand your experience with it and what brought you to the conclusion that you "hate programming".