Sam Ruby

Sam Ruby is a software engineer, author, and open-source advocate known for his contributions to the development and standardization of web technologies, particularly within the realms of web syndication, RESTful architectures, and the Ruby programming language. He has held prominent roles at IBM and Google, contributing to their respective web services and developer platforms.

Ruby has been actively involved in various standards bodies, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). He has co-authored several RFCs (Request for Comments), particularly those related to Atom, a web syndication format designed to replace RSS. His work in this area has helped to establish Atom as a widely adopted standard for content aggregation and distribution.

Beyond standardization efforts, Ruby has made significant contributions to open-source software projects. He is a well-known figure within the Ruby community, having been involved in the development and promotion of the language and its ecosystem. He has also authored books and articles on software development topics, sharing his expertise with the wider community. His focus has been on pragmatic solutions and practical implementations of emerging web technologies.