Look, it is true that Ruby is not fast like other languages. But the goal is to focus on algorithms, prototyping, delivery, working. Get that going and you make

Look, it is true that Ruby is not fast like other languages. But the goal is to focus on algorithms, prototyping, delivery, working. Get that going and you make money because you have a product. Afterwards you can translate to Java or whatever when you have the money. I don't love ruby because of lack of generics in Java. Or lambdas (though that would help in java). In any case... I say don't ignore it, but keep an eye out for changes in the community. When the Ruby community shifts to another language, thats when Ruby dies.