Forward from an internal Rackspace list. I thought the content was spot-on. It compares/contrasts Java and Ruby, but the exact same comparison could be made between C# and Python, or Java and Python, or...
Begin forwarded message: From: Mark Morga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: November 17, 2008 1:50:53 PM CST To: Core Team <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [CORETEAM] LEGOs and Play-Doh: Sticking to the correct idiom for your environment This long-ish article by Jamis Buck talks about the difference between LEGOs and Play-Doh as toys as a metaphor for how techniques in one language may not apply in another. Java and Ruby content follow: http://weblog.jamisbuck.org/2008/11/9/legos-play-doh-and-programming Mark -- Ed Leafe Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message (including any attached or embedded documents) is intended for the exclusive and confidential use of the individual or entity to which this message is addressed, and unless otherwise expressly indicated, is confidential and privileged information of Rackspace. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of the enclosed material is prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED], and delete the original message. Your cooperation is appreciated. _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
