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Crystal is only superficially similar to Ruby and doesn't seem to get you very far if you're a Ruby shop. It's not a bad language, but it is different, and there's probably more value to be had not trying to adhere to some similar-ish syntax and adopting something more mainstream.


I agree, I think the fact that the standard libraries are really similar is a huge help for people transferring.




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