Every time I type 'end' in Ruby I think of VB. Like Python better as a scripting language though. However, Ruby is a bit like VB in that it inspired many to get into programming for the web like VB did for desktop/office apps. http://tssblog.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/10/30/is-ruby-the-n... VB was a stepping stone in the path when desktop ruled and everyone had windows and office before mobile. Now it is EOL.