Going Fast with Ruby
The actual bottleneck in software development is between our minds and the code. Development velocity is the speed of forming clear thoughts and translating them into functioning software.
After over a decade of building with Go, Java, and JavaScript, I continually returned to Ruby. While other languages may prioritize simplicity, enterprise stability, or universal access, Ruby makes a different choice: it prioritizes human understanding.
This focus on understanding is evident in the success of our team of three, who built a fintech platform in just 42 days. With me handling the backend and infrastructure alongside a front-end developer and a business developer, we turned our vision into reality faster than anyone expected.
This comes as no surprise to Rubyists. The community has spent decades refining code and the philosophy of collaborative software development. Every gem, pattern, and best practice asks one crucial question: "How can we help teams build better products faster?"
In this article, I'll explain why—contrary to current trends—Ruby remains the undisputed champion of turning ambitious ideas into working products at unprecedented speeds. I'll also share some lessons learned to help maintain this momentum.
