10 things I hate about Ruby - Ankur Kothari

We often celebrate Ruby for its "magic" and developer-friendly syntax, but what happens when that magic becomes mystifying? Drawing on a programming journey through a wide spectrum of languages, from low-level bit-twiddling to the highest levels of Lisp, this talk explores why Ruby is one of the most deceptively difficult languages to master. We'll move beyond the surface-level shine to dissect specific inconsistencies and design deficiencies that make building a coherent mental model a surprising challenge. A critical and affectionate look at the language we love, designed to spark a deeper conversation about its quirks and complexities.