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The Rails revolution, and Ruby along with it, began in the loud public echosphere of startup companies. The arrival of the Rails framework and the "Web 2.0" explosion created a very thunderous effect. Magazine after magazine reported on Rails. All the hip, funded and loud startups were using Rails to build their wares. It became a thing that VCs would assume you were using, and if not, why? The first RailsConf was 90% attended by startups. Rails was a revolution. Since then the loudness has waned. Is the revolution over? Is Rails done? Au contraire, the revolution has gone underground. It's penetrating places that Twitter does not hear. It's building things that are not reported. It's entered the enterprise. This talk will document the rise of Rails and glorious revolution which we barely see, but is happening every day. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/GZSr/
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In the talk "The Revolution will not be Tweeted," Rich Kilmer discusses the evolution of Ruby and the Rails framework, emphasizing that although the initial excitement surrounding Rails has diminished, a significant and quiet revolution is ongoing in enterprise development. Key points include: - **Historical Context**: Kilmer reminisces about the early days of Ruby in 2001-2002 when it was considered a hobbyist language during the dot-com crash, and how the first RubyConf and subsequent conferences played pivotal roles in the growth of the Ruby community. - **Growth of Rails**: The introduction of the Rails framework in 2005 led to an explosive increase in interest, with attendance at RailsConf surging to 1,800 in 2008, indicating widespread adoption among startups. - **Shift to Enterprise**: Kilmer highlights a shift wherein Ruby and Rails are increasingly being used in enterprise settings, moving away from the perception that they are solely for startups. He discusses the backlog of applications within enterprises and the transition from outdated systems like Lotus Notes to Rails. - **Key Examples**: He provides notable examples, such as an intelligence agency moving 40,000 Lotus Notes applications to Rails and a New Zealand bank transferring 6,000 applications, showcasing the significant scalability and utility of Ruby in complex environments. - **Support for Enterprise Developers**: Kilmer stresses the importance of supporting enterprise developers, emphasizing their need for stability, predictability, and control over deployment processes. He argues that understanding their requirements could enhance the development ecosystem. - **Tools for Developers**: He proposes that developing better tools, such as Interactive Development Environments (IDEs), can aid average developers in navigating Rails more effectively, thus broadening the base of Ruby on Rails developers. Kilmer concludes by calling attention to the silent revolution occurring in enterprises that are embracing Ruby and Rails, urging the community to enhance support for these developers and to work towards improving the Rails ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration in ensuring the continued success and growth of Ruby and its frameworks in various domains.
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