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I wanted to get back into Ruby after developing a serious allergy to Python, but for me the niche of 10-100 lines long programs right now is comfortably filled
by 1_player 5y ago
I wanted to get back into Ruby after developing a serious allergy to Python, but for me the niche of 10-100 lines long programs right now is comfortably filled by statically compiled or project-less languages such as Go or Deno. I really dislike having to create a whole directory to install dependencies for a quick script, or managing dependencies if I need to run the script on multiple machines.
That said, if Ruby were to get an option to statically compile into a standalone binary, I might check it out again. It really is expressive and joyful.
- LAC-Tech 5y agoI really like the Go "philosophy" - I really enjoy tools made with Go like Micro and Caddy, and a statically compiled binary as a deployment unit does sound convenient. I don't relish the thought of going back to loops though. Or not having a good REPL. Deno appeals to me, but isn't very portable yet. Also has a limited node style REPL (can't reload files).