The first article of a series from evangelist and accomplished author Bruce Tate presenting advice on how to convince your managers of the benefits of moving from Java to Ruby.
Ruby is an excellent language. If you want to establish it in a conservative company, implement a pilot progect using the language to solve the right problem in the right context. Let Ruby do the rest. But in order to establish your pilot project, you'll need to first build a case that makes Ruby attractive enough to take the risk. Then, you'll need to add some structure to your pilot strategy. With the resistance inherent in adopting a new language, you want to pick an approach that leaves no room for doubt. Finally, you'll want to lay the political groundwork for success.