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Ask HN: Which is better? Python or Ruby
To make it simple and concise, which is a better choise for a programmer experienced with C-like languages (PHP, C, Java) to start learning and (of course) using? Easy to learn, easy to work with, great support and a stupid amount of free libraries for any purpose.
- techn_in 15y agoneither is objectively "better". Try them both out and use what you prefer personally.
- 0x0x0x 15y agoDo you like whitespace? ;)
- moozeek 15y agoI guess the logical correct answer would be: Yes ;-)
- petercooper 15y agoI disclaim I'm a Ruby nut, but all four apply to both. They both have qualities that can be seen as pros or cons by their respective fans. You'd need to be more specific with your requirements. It is no big deal to learn enough of each to make a reasonable comparison in several hours.
- ryanto 15y agowhich is better: a hammer or a screw driver?
- sunspeck 15y agoA hammer or a different brand of hammer?
- glimcat 15y agoThey're both easy. Python is more broadly useful, while Ruby has Rails. What do you want to do with it?