My Thoughts on Python vs. Ruby
I’ve been using Python at work for the past few months. I learned Python back in the early 2000s, but never used it for any large projects. I learned Ruby in late 2005, and it quickly became my language of choice for most cases. So while I still prefer Ruby, and will likely use Ruby more in the future than Python, I wanted to assess the strengths and weaknesses of Python in relation to Ruby. Perhaps some of the lessons could be applied when writing Ruby, and it could help to decide when to use each. Also, I’m interested in programming language design, and wanted to document pros and cons in that light. ...