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There's Nothing.new under the sun by Justin Searls and Josh Greenwood Quick: say something about Ruby that hasn't already been said. Not easy, right? This community is prolific. In thousands of talks, Ruby's story has been told and retold. We heralded programmer happiness, path of least surprise, and confident code. We unleashed metaprogramming (until we tamed our DSLs). We built apps, tested them to death, and then legacy-rescued them. What's left to say? We could tell the same stories again, but that wouldn't be very DRY. What we need to hear was often said years ago, so this talk will help us rediscover timeless lessons from our community's greatest hits.
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The video titled "There's Nothing New Under the Sun" presented by Justin Searls and Josh Greenwood at RubyConf 2017 explores the future of the Ruby programming language by revisiting its past. The talk emphasizes the need for Ruby developers to reflect on the reasons for choosing Ruby and how those reasons have evolved over time. Key points discussed include: - **Ruby's Evolution**: The presenters discuss how Ruby's popularity has changed over the years, influenced by frameworks like Rails and emerging languages such as Elixir and Rust. - **Personal Journeys**: Both speakers share their stories of how they came to Ruby, highlighting the community's values and enthusiasm surrounding the language. - **Community Reflections**: Searls and Greenwood emphasize the importance of rediscovering the foundational aspects of Ruby that drew developers to the language originally. - **Historical Insights**: The talk references significant moments from past Ruby conferences and important speakers, underscoring timeless lessons and practices that continue to resonate within the community. - **Call to Action**: The talk concludes with a plea for the Ruby community to remain engaged and open to collaboration, ensuring that the spirit of Ruby's creativity and programmer happiness continues to thrive. By analyzing the community's historical context, Searls and Greenwood hope to inspire present and future Ruby developers as they navigate modern programming challenges and opportunities. The takeaway reinforces the idea that revisiting Ruby's history is crucial for shaping its future, encouraging developers to actively participate in upholding its values and practices.
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