Interview with James Edward Gray II
The Interviewer
Mike Hall
Interviewer, community organizer at UGtastic
The Guest
James Edward Gray II
Rubyist, Author, and Software Craftsman
The Conversation
Mike Hall
Interviewer, community organizer at UGtastic
I'm sitting here with James Edward Gray II. James, you've been a major influence in the Ruby community. How did you get started?
James Edward Gray II
Rubyist, Author, and Software Craftsman
It was really about looking for a language that made me happy. Ruby was the first language that felt like it was working with me, not against me.
Mike Hall
Interviewer, community organizer at UGtastic
And that passion turned into your involvement with the community, especially things like the Ruby Quiz?
James Edward Gray II
Rubyist, Author, and Software Craftsman
The Ruby Quiz was just a way for me to keep practicing. If you aren't doing the work, you aren't learning. The community interest just exploded.
Critical Insights
durable
"Community growth is often a side effect of personal curiosity and a drive to practice; others follow when they see genuine passion."