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Published Jul 30, 2013

API Wrappers and Ruby (Interview)

Drew Blas delves into the world of DevOps with his Ultimate DevOps Academy and Auto Cloud projects, shares his rewarding path in open source, and reflects on his contributions to programming, particularly with Go, Rust, and a Ruby wrapper for Amazon SES, offering insights into perseverance and community collaboration.
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  • Language Interests

    Drew Blas shares his enthusiasm for exploring new programming languages, highlighting his interest in Go and Rust. He appreciates the unique features each language offers and expresses a desire to delve deeper into Rust if it gains more traction. Drew also acknowledges the influence of programming heroes like James Edward Gray and Evan Light, who inspire him with their contributions to open source and personal resilience.

    Every new language comes out, I go, boy, I wish I could just do that all the time.

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    His admiration for these languages and individuals reflects a broader curiosity and appreciation for the programming community. 1 2

       

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    Drew's work on the Ruby wrapper for Amazon's SES showcases his initiative in open source projects. He created the wrapper when none existed, and it remains popular despite Amazon's official version. This project highlights his ability to identify gaps and provide solutions that resonate with the community.

    It's been kind of plugging along ever since. The API hasn't changed a lot and they haven't really added anything new to it.

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    Additionally, Drew reflects on Chargeify's growth, noting its evolution from Grasshopper Labs and its sustained success over five years. 3 4

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