Danes On Rails
Saturday, September 9th, 2006Danish companies tend to be on the conservative side when it comes to new technology, despite all benefits. So was the case 10 years ago when I got started on the Java platform and so is the case now for Ruby / Ruby On Rails.
Therefore, if you are a software developer here in Denmark with a strong interest in Ruby / RoR you will currently find local work possibilities lacking (*). However, I expect this situation to change in the mid/long term so developers should get prepared (e.x: start you own RoR / Ruby projects, find foreign clients or do both like me :-)).
One way that will help you get started is to join one of the new Danish RoR / Ruby user groups. The groups that I know of are:
aarhus.rb - Ruby/Rails user group situated in Århus. Meets at the start of every month at different locations hosted by members. Next meeting is 28. September 16.00-18.00, 2006 at Mjølner Informatics, Helsingforsgade 27, 8200 Århus N.. See the link for the associated google group.
Copenhagen.rb - Ruby/Rails user group for greater Copenhagen area. Meets about every 1-2 months at different locations hosted by members. Next meeting is 19. September, 17.30-?, 2006 at Kraftvaerk, Vesterbrogade 74, 4. sal, 1620 København V.. See link for details.
(* NOTE) If your (Danish) company do actually use Ruby / RoR or are interested in learning how to leverage the benefits, please let me know.