"I didn't work hard to make Ruby perfect for everyone, because you feel differently from me."Yukihiro Matsumoto
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Yukihiro Matsumoto Quotes
Japanese - Computer Scientist|April 14, 1965
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Yukihiro Matsumoto Quotes
Read Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto quotes on programming, language design, simplicity and complexity from the Japanese creator of the Ruby language.
"I believe consistency and orthogonality are tools of design, not the primary goal in design."Yukihiro Matsumoto
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"The orthogonal features, when combined, can explode into complexity."Yukihiro Matsumoto
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"Ruby inherited the Perl philosophy of having more than one way to do the same thing."Yukihiro Matsumoto
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"From the viewpoint of what you can do, therefore, languages do differ - but the differences are limited."Yukihiro Matsumoto
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"Actually, I didn't make the claim that Ruby follows the principle of least surprise."Yukihiro Matsumoto
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About Yukihiro Matsumoto
Japanese - Computer Scientist | Born April 14, 1965
# Yukihiro Matsumoto Quotes
Yukihiro Matsumoto, widely known as "Matz," is a Japanese computer scientist and software programmer, best known as the creator of the Ruby programming language. He began developing Ruby in 1993 and released it publicly in 1995, aiming to make programming more natural and enjoyable for developers.
Ruby became globally popular through the Ruby on Rails web framework and is loved for its readable, expressive style. The Ruby community's motto, "Matz is nice and so we are nice," reflects his friendly influence. His quotes share thoughtful views on language design.
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Quick answers about Yukihiro Matsumoto and these famous quotes.
Who is Yukihiro Matsumoto?
Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto is a Japanese computer scientist and the creator of the Ruby programming language.
When was Ruby created?
Matsumoto started developing Ruby in 1993, and it was first publicly released in 1995.
Why is the Ruby community known for "MINASWAN"?
MINASWAN stands for "Matz is nice and so we are nice," a motto that reflects his kind, welcoming influence on the community.
What is Yukihiro Matsumoto's most famous quote?
A well-known line is "I didn't work hard to make Ruby perfect for everyone, because you feel differently from me."