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While being strong in the market doesn't necessarily quantify better/worse or more/less elegant. But it does mean the tires have been kicked a lot more.

Job search in New York City on Dice.com: Java - 2698 Ruby - 204

Even within the Ruby jobs, the majority have a Java requirement within them as well.

Been hearing Ruby aficionados for like a decade, but sorry, it just hasn't penetrated.