Ruby Turns 30: A Celebration of Code, Community, and Creativity

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Ruby was created by Yukihiro 'Matz' Matsumoto in 1995 to make coding more human and enjoyable.
Ruby 4.0 is released as Ruby marks its 30th anniversary, with RubyMine offering free non-commercial use.
Ruby's philosophy emphasizes the Principle of Least Surprise, readability, and flexibility.
Key tools like Bundler, RSpec, and RuboCop have extended Ruby's capabilities and community.
Ruby versions 1.x to 4.0 have introduced significant improvements in performance, reliability, and features.
Ruby on Rails, released in 2004, transformed web development and powered major platforms like GitHub, Shopify, and Airbnb.
RubyMine, introduced in 2009, supports Ruby and Rails with advanced tools and continuous updates.
Ruby's community and conventions highlight craftsmanship and maintainable code.

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