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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_the_lucky_stiff http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_the_lucky_stiff http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/03/ruby_ruby_on_rails_and__why_the_disappearance_of_one_of_the_world_s_most_beloved_computer_programmers_.single.html http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/03/... http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/05/15/why-a-tale-of-a-post-modern-genius/ http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/05/15/why-a-tale-of-a-p... TL;DR a prolific pseudonymous rubyist who was very active in the ruby and rails community. Noted for his particularly whimsical (and/or arful) style of approaching problems and communication. Probably best known for "why's poignant guide to ruby", currently mirrored here: http://mislav.uniqpath.com/poignant-guide/book/chapter-1.html http://mislav.uniqpath.com/poignant-guide/book/chapter-1.htm...