Why consulting keeps getting easier
Entrepreneurship, General Development, Ruby
I read an interesting thread on The Business of Software about switching from C# to Ruby on Rails. Here are some of my favorites:
I tried Rails before and it felt like php (editing in Notepad and using command-line tools). When Rails comes up with an IDE like Visual Studio + Intellisense, I’ll consider it.
ZZ
It is amazing how many spoiled programmers are out there that can’t take a basic code editor and develop software.
Right now, we’re reserving RoR for quick one-off projects with a limited shelf life such that we don’t have to worry about keeping everything up to date and patched.
TheDavid
I would hate to be working in the same shop as “TheDavid” if he doesn’t want to keep things up-to-date and patched (especially if it is a Windows shop).
If you don’t want to use Ruby on Rails, I can accept that. But, lame excuses like not wanting to “keep everything up to date” or lack of experience with using any kind of non-IDE editor is nuts. I am focused on using the right technologies to benefit startups, not my convenience. Currently, I am engaged with two startups where Ruby on Rails fits, and one where Java fits. The right tools for the right situation.
As a startup, you will have the opportunity to choose between those who know how to use tools to get the job done effectively and for the right reasons, or some body shop that doesn’t. Now you know which side of the tracks I prefer to live.
Link: http://discuss.joelonsoftware.com/default.asp?biz.5.515917
James @ July 7, 2007