Response to "Ruby Is Not a Serious Programming Language"
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A developer responds to criticism about Ruby's perceived lack of seriousness in programming, arguing that Ruby's emphasis on joy and approachability has driven real success stories like Shopify and GitHub. The piece defends Ruby's culture of prioritizing human-centered design over complexity, suggesting that readability and maintainability will become even more valuable as AI transforms software development.
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