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Rails creator on Java and other 'junk' | IDGNS | August 31, 2007 | By James Niccolai
IDGNS: So removing elements is to keep Rails simple and lightweight?
DHH: Yes. We don’t believe that just because at one point back in the day we included an experiment, or chose to do an API, that it’s going to stay for ever. We don’t want to turn into Java, this pack rat that just keeps hold of any possession. We’re not afraid to take out stuff that’s not relevant or we plain don’t like. That’s important to keeping it a light and friendly framework.
DHH: Yes. We don’t believe that just because at one point back in the day we included an experiment, or chose to do an API, that it’s going to stay for ever. We don’t want to turn into Java, this pack rat that just keeps hold of any possession. We’re not afraid to take out stuff that’s not relevant or we plain don’t like. That’s important to keeping it a light and friendly framework.