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In a special #RailsWorld session, DHH (creator of Rails), Matz (creator of Ruby), and Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke sat down for a fireside chat about #Ruby, #Rails, and all things #opensource. This is the first time that Matz and DHH shared a stage, and it would not have been possible without Tobi, who not only donated his keynote spot to make this session happen, but also led the discussion. ** Thank you Shopify for sponsoring the editing and post-production of these videos. Check out insights from the Engineering team at: https://shopify.engineering/ Stay tuned: all 2024 Rails World videos will be subtitled in Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese soon thanks to our sponsor Happy Scribe, a transcription service built on Rails. https://www.happyscribe.com/
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In a special session at Rails World 2024, prominent figures in the programming community, David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH), Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto, and Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, engaged in a fireside chat discussing the evolution and endurance of Ruby, Rails, and the broader open-source ecosystem. The conversation highlighted the unique characteristics of Ruby, its aesthetic beauty, and the community surrounding it, as well as the historical context in which these technologies were developed. They explored the idea of programming languages as personal expressions, emphasizing the self-confidence required to create something authentic. DHH and Matz reflected on the staying power of Ruby and Rails, attributing it to the fact that neither has found a superior alternative in their long careers. They discussed the challenges of adapting to modern developments such as AI in programming, with a shared desire to preserve the enjoyment and creativity of coding. A significant point raised was the concept of geographical and cultural isolation contributing to the authenticity of their ideas, with both speakers sharing insights from their unique backgrounds—DHH from Denmark and Matz from Japan. The session culminated in a recognition of Matz's lifetime contributions to Ruby and the community, solidifying his legacy within the programming world. Overall, this heartfelt discussion celebrated the passion behind Ruby and Rails and the importance of a supportive community in the evolution of technology.
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