# RubyCorner a meeting place for the Ruby blogging community **URL:** \ **Category:** Ruby\ **Created:** [March 13, 2006, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706 "2006-03-13T15:29:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/unknown)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706/1 "2006-03-13T15:29:52Z")
After spending some of our spare time (a software developer having “spare time”? really?) writing unit and functional tests, RubyCorner is going live: A blog directory focused on the Ruby language and any other related project. We like to think about RubyCorner as a “meeting place” for the community, also as a “focal point” where the people new to this technology can quickly tune into the pulse of the community. In spite of the huge amount of testing code we wrote, this is our first dot com developed in RoR, and we would like you to help us testing this Beta version (maybe Xtreme-Alpha would be better 😉 Please point your browsers to [http://www.rubycorner.com/](http://www.rubycorner.com/) subscribe, choose your favorites blogs, and if you have a blog where you write about Ruby or something related, register it too. But wait! This is not only about blogs. Any internet site updated periodically, and available through a RSS feed is welcome! This place will be useful only if the community register their resources and pings on it when updated.We would love to see ruby-lang registered. There are a lot of planned features waiting in our whiteboards and SVN branches. Stay tuned, because we will be quickly adding new (exciting we think 😉 features. Any help promoting RubyCorner will be greatly appreciated, registering your blog is great. Now you begin to feel your eyelids very, very heavy, and feel an irresistible need to register, register, register, register, … Thanks a lot to all, since I registered here some months ago, I have only seen a very supportive community (and some weird and funny discussions too 😉 – Aníbal Rojas > **[Valhallaproject.com may be for sale - PerfectDomain.com](https://perfectdomain.com/domain/valhallaproject.com)** > > Checkout the full domain details of Valhallaproject.com. Click Buy Now to instantly start the transaction or Make an offer to the seller! [http://www.lacaraoscura.com](http://www.lacaraoscura.com) > **[RUBYCORNER.COM](https://www.rubycorner.com/)** > > RUBYCORNER.COM - Contact us for any business inquiries ---
**Author:** ![unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/unknown)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 4:16pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706/2 "2006-03-13T16:16:08Z")
On 3/13/06, removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > ``` > After spending some of our spare time (a software developer having > > ``` > > “spare time”? really?) writing unit and functional tests, RubyCorner is > going live: A blog directory focused on the Ruby language and any other > related project. > > We like to think about RubyCorner as a “meeting place” for the > community, also as a “focal point” where the people new to this > technology can quickly tune into the pulse of the community. Let me begin by saying I’m glad whenever anyone wants to contribute their “spare time” towards things that help promote Ruby, so I sincerely appreciate the hard work that must have gone into this site. I am having trouble determining exactly what purpose this new web site serves other than to muddy the waters a little more. For example, it sounds like at least part of the functionality of RubyCorner is to act as a kind of aggregator for Ruby-related blog posts – but we already have that with Artima’s Ruby Buzz ([Artima Forums - Ruby Buzz Forum](http://www.artima.com/buzz/community.jsp?forum=123)), or Planet Ruby ([http://planetruby.0x42.net](http://planetruby.0x42.net)). How do you distinguish this site from similar existing sites? And if there is no significant difference, it seems like this addition would only serve to splinter the community into yet another sub-group. I guess I’m having some of the same feelings I get whenever someone suggests splitting the ruby-talk mailing list up into multiple sub-lists. ---
**Author:** ![unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/unknown)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 9:20pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706/3 "2006-03-13T21:20:09Z")
Lyle, Regarding Artima’s Ruby Buzz it’s basic functionality its ok, but I suppose the “.jsp” in the URL gets resolved in a Java Server Page. That’s ok for us, Java/J2EE is still paying our bills, but I think using Java is not a good way to promote Ruby 😉 I am not sure who decides what blogs to include in Planet Ruby, but with so many people getting interested in this language (most of them via Rails), many of them long time bloggers, and other just startting new blogs devoted only to this new technology… Why only take a look at 17 blogs? (Pretty good blogs, actually) But isn’t limited? How do I distinguish RubyCorner form Artima’s Ruby Buzz and Planet Ruby? Lets see… People can register as user and blogger, they don’t have to ask to be included. When you register a blog you can add a description, so if you take a look at: ``` http://www.rubycorner.com/blogs/registered You can _quickly_ notice there is a blog from two guys with .NET ``` background, other devoted only to Flash video manipulation and other written in spanish. I think that being able to take a quick look at the new blogs helps to find valuable resources and alike experiences. ``` But if so many people register, how is it going to work? Well, ``` right now you can filter the recently updated blogs with your favorites, and only check those you like. And we will be adding tags, ranks, enhanced searchs, and many other features in the near future, trying to make RubyCorner a valuable resource. Aníbal Rojas > **[Valhallaproject.com may be for sale - PerfectDomain.com](https://perfectdomain.com/domain/valhallaproject.com)** > > Checkout the full domain details of Valhallaproject.com. Click Buy Now to instantly start the transaction or Make an offer to the seller! [http://www.lacaraoscura.com/](http://www.lacaraoscura.com/) > **[RUBYCORNER.COM](https://www.rubycorner.com/)** > > RUBYCORNER.COM - Contact us for any business inquiries ---
**Author:** ![unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/unknown)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2006, 2:35am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706/4 "2006-03-14T02:35:06Z")
I really like the idea: it allows all of us to contribute, and it works on the ‘newspaper’ concept by allowing you to build a list of favorite and subscribe to that feed. I’ll be signing up. ---
**Author:** ![unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/unknown)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 11:11pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706/5 "2006-03-13T23:11:37Z")
removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid wrote: > Lyle, > > Regarding Artima’s Ruby Buzz it’s basic functionality its ok, but I > suppose the “.jsp” in the URL gets resolved in a Java Server Page. > That’s ok for us, Java/J2EE is still paying our bills, but I think > using Java is not a good way to promote Ruby 😉 How about PHP? I believe it powers [RubyForge.org](http://RubyForge.org). Or is it Perl? I’m a big fan of eating one’s own dog food. I try whenever possible to use Ruby for Ruby sites. But I wouldn’t shun the Artima site because Bill Venner uses Java (disclaimer: I edit an Artima-backed Ruby site that is powered by, _gasp_, Java). More important than the technology, I simply want to see more general Ruby material put in front of more non-Rubyists. > I am not sure who decides what blogs to include in Planet Ruby, but > with so many people getting interested in this language (most of them > via Rails), many of them long time bloggers, and other just startting > new blogs devoted only to this new technology… Why only take a look > at 17 blogs? (Pretty good blogs, actually) But isn’t limited? I couldn’t see he full list of what blogs were registered on RubyCorner. More than 17, I gather. > How do I distinguish RubyCorner form Artima’s Ruby Buzz and Planet > Ruby? Lets see… > > People can register as user and blogger, they don’t have to ask to > be included. Same as Artima’s Ruby Buzz. The downside, though, is the collection includes a few blogs with only a smattering of Ruby content, and some are written in languages I am unable to read. > ``` > But if so many people register, how is it going to work? Well, > > ``` > > right now you can filter the recently updated blogs with your > favorites, and only check those you like. And we will be adding tags, > ranks, enhanced searchs, and many other features in the near future, > trying to make RubyCorner a valuable resource. Best of luck. I tend not to use such sites; I prefer to select sites and follow them through Bloglines; fewer intermediaries. I do not want to discourage anyone from jumping in and offering a community resource. I do think, though, that questions of focus and differentiation are worth considering. – James B. [http://www.ruby-doc.org](http://www.ruby-doc.org) - Ruby Help & Documentation [Ruby Code & Style](http://www.artima.com/rubycs/) - The Journal By & For Rubyists [http://www.rubystuff.com](http://www.rubystuff.com) - The Ruby Store for Ruby Stuff [http://www.30secondrule.com](http://www.30secondrule.com) - Building Better Tools ---
**Author:** ![unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/unknown)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2006, 2:59am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706/6 "2006-03-16T02:59:50Z")
James, > How about PHP? I believe it powers [RubyForge.org](http://RubyForge.org). Or is it Perl? > I’m a big fan of eating one’s own dog food. I try whenever possible to > use Ruby for Ruby sites. But I wouldn’t shun the Artima site because > Bill Venner uses Java (disclaimer: I edit an Artima-backed Ruby site > that is powered by, _gasp_, Java). As I said before, the idea is promoting Ruby, I am Ok with other programming languages, particulary Java, the world I come from. I don’t agree with the “one size fits all” theory. > Same as Artima’s Ruby Buzz. The downside, though, is the collection > includes a few blogs with only a smattering of Ruby content, and some I am sure not every blog is a gem, but actually I am surprised by the quality of many of the blogs that registered since monday, when RubyCorner launched. > I couldn’t see he full list of what blogs were registered on RubyCorner. > More than 17, I gather. Today there are more than 40 blogs registered and about 60 users, the firrst day they were only 10. > are written in languages I am unable to read. We hope to provide soon a tagging facilty, allowing people to tag with labes as “spanish”. We are trying hard to promote Ruby and Rails in the spanish and latin american community, so I hope there will be a lot more blogs about this topics not written in english 😉 > Best of luck. Thanks! > I tend not to use such sites; I prefer to select sites and follow them > Athrough Bloglines; fewer intermediaries. I do not want to discourage We hope that people used to feedreaders will discover new valuable blogs through RubyCorner and add them to their services. We suppose other people will do fine with their favorites of updated lists at RubyCorner. > anyone from jumping in and offering a community resource. I do think, > though, that questions of focus and differentiation are worth considering. Thanks for you comments, as I said before “any feedback will be appreciated” Aníbal Rojas > **[RUBYCORNER.COM](https://www.rubycorner.com/)** > > RUBYCORNER.COM - Contact us for any business inquiries > **[Valhallaproject.com may be for sale - PerfectDomain.com](https://perfectdomain.com/domain/valhallaproject.com)** > > Checkout the full domain details of Valhallaproject.com. Click Buy Now to instantly start the transaction or Make an offer to the seller! [http://www.lacaraoscura.com/](http://www.lacaraoscura.com/) ---
**Author:** ![unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/unknown)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2006, 2:34am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706/7 "2006-03-17T02:34:52Z")
Yes Pistos we saw your comment at RubyCorner’s blog, and we are considering if there is enough people interested in RubyCorner itlself, and its development to open mailing list or forum. Actually we are surprised by the feedback we are getting. And yes, we have considered implementing some kind of blacklist. Other feature we are discussing is a “language filter”. Most people read their own language and engish, and we are thinking about a filter like “Show me only blogs written in english, spanish or portuguese”. Again, thanks for your suggestions. Aníbal Rojas > **[RUBYCORNER.COM](https://www.rubycorner.com/)** > > RUBYCORNER.COM - Contact us for any business inquiries > **[Valhallaproject.com may be for sale - PerfectDomain.com](https://perfectdomain.com/domain/valhallaproject.com)** > > Checkout the full domain details of Valhallaproject.com. Click Buy Now to instantly start the transaction or Make an offer to the seller! ---
**Author:** ![unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/4bbf92/32.png) [@unknown](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/unknown)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycorner-a-meeting-place-for-the-ruby-blogging-community/54706/8 "2006-03-16T15:30:03Z")
unknown wrote: > Thanks for you comments, as I said before “any feedback will be > appreciated” > > An�bal Rojas As I mentioned in a comment on the RubyCorner blog, some sort of community discussion “place” might help, so that you could centralize comments, feedback and discussion about RubyCorner. Whether that be a mailing list, a forum, a wiki – it’s up to you. My first suggestion would be a freshmeat-like filter system that lets you ignore selected blogs. You currently have a + button for blogs; a natural extension would be a - button which lets you indicate that you don’t want to see updates for this blog any more. That way, instead of growing a tiny list of favourite blogs, you assume all blogs are interesting, then shrink your list. Pistos