[ale] Ruby vs C, a non-technical chat

[mcm30114 at gmail.com]

+1 on JD on this. 

You understand sysadmin tasks (I'm assuming) and probably do some shell scripting. You probably understand the power of automation. 

Ruby can help lift you to the next level in automation. Both at a config level (chef) and you can do automation with ruby too. 

So, take out two targets with one shot -- DevOps and ruby. 

GiantMike

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> On Aug 5, 2015, at 12:45 PM, DJ-Pfulio <DJPfulio at jdpfu.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> Any ideas on how to leverage a Linux and large datacenter centric career
>> into something with non-C coding?
> 
> Puppet is based on Ruby. So is Chef.  So - you could move into a DevOps
> direction and actually increase your salary. Puppet knowledge is highly
> in-demand around the world.
> 
> The ruby group in metro ATL is F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!  They will teach a RoR
> class beginning in a few weeks that meets every other Saturday.  The
> main guy teaching, Alan, is great!  There are also Puppet, Chef and
> Ansible groups in the metro area.
> 
> Hang out with people who are like you want to become.  The Chef guys are
> great and there is an Ansible meeting shortly (check our meetup calendar).
> 
> You definitely have options.  Of course, if you want to be a web-app
> developer, RoR work is also highly sought these days.
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