Software Development & Beyond

Danish 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.

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