Rubyconf wrap-em-up
I’ve arrived back in Los Angeles after another amazing RubyConf. Everything that people say about the conference is true, it’s really a wonderful atmosphere and I enjoyed every minute. Tons of great talks and it’s so much fun to see all the fun ruby people all at the same time.
We (Wilson, Brian, and myself) didn’t get a lot of rubinius code written, but thats OK. We discussed our next steps and gave a lot of demos to people interested in the project.
Off hand, I’d guess that 6 or 7 patches were submitted by people at RubyConf (drnic, Tom Macklin, and I’m sure more), which is awesome. Last year, it took a week or so before people began contacting me about getting into the project. My hope is that that happens again this year.
I know I’ve said it before, but I have to say it again. I’m so happy with the momentum of the project and the community response. It means to me that the project will be a success because there is enough will and brain power behind it to get it over any potential barriers.
Well, thanks to everyone for the generous praise on the talk and the project.
Yep, for sure, RubyConf was really amazing. It was like a feast for my brain. I enjoyed your presentation very much, kudos. At first I did not understand why one would write a Ruby compiler and VM in primarily Ruby, b/c of the speed cost (and I know the Rubinius team is working on overcoming that), but after your presentation it was clear. I like how those who like writing Ruby code can contribute directly, by writing more Ruby! Keep on rockin’…
garrydolley
November 6, 2007 at 1:07 pm
I was there watching the Ruby VM Smackdown take place, and I know who I thought took the title… great job! I, like pretty everyone who was there, is looking forward to seeing the Rubinius project continue to kick ass… ahem, I mean continue to make progress.
Ron Evans
November 6, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Hi,
I’d really like to get involved in the rubinius project (I have experience with C and Ruby). What are the steps involved / how do i get started?
Chris
November 10, 2007 at 2:52 am
Chris,
I second that. I’d like to get involved but don’t know where to start. I’ve written one compiler before, so I know the basics.
garrydolley
November 10, 2007 at 3:39 pm
garrydolley and Chris,
this best way to get involved in to jump into #rubinius on freednode and talk to the developers.
Grab a copy of the git repository and you’re pretty much set.
Pat Eyler
November 14, 2007 at 10:45 am
Cheers pat, will do.
Chris
November 15, 2007 at 2:33 am
Hi Pat,
OK, cool.
garrydolley
November 16, 2007 at 6:33 pm