As a Java developer, why should one learn Ruby? Because Ruby's versatility and flexibility complement Java well, and a developer will be a more effective and efficient developer if he or she uses both languages. In fact, the author uses Java, Ruby, and Common Lisp for all the developments and Ruby has become a core part of the authors work life. As a scripting language, Ruby is an effective tool for small projects. Ruby is a dynamic and terse language. Ruby is a dynamic and terse language. As the cost of software maintenance is roughly proportional to the number of lines of code, and Ruby programs are short and concise, they tend to be easier to read, understand, and maintain.
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