From as far back as last year, I only know of two Pinoys who are hard core Ruby on Rails developers. That number has not increased by a single soul up to this day. Here’s an email I got from last night for PTB:
I like the blog! Never realized there was a Filipino equivalent to TechCrunch here.
So I’m here in Manila working at ABS-CBN for ten weeks and was looking to hire some Ruby on Rails programmers for a project I have going back in the States. Do you know where I could find a group of fresh web developers around Manila that specialize in Ruby and Ajax especially. We use these technologies: AJAX, CSS, DHTML, Javascript, RubyOnRails, MySQL, Prototype, Scriptilicious.
If you haven’t heard of a couple of them, that’s ok. We really just needs some junior programmers to provide support for my senior programmer back home. Got any resources or friends that might help?
– Shane Walker
Will the RoR developers, please stand up?
What could be the reason there aren’t many, compared to maybe Java, ASP.NET or PHP? Is platform too hard to learn with self-study? Computer schools like AMA or Informatics do not offer them? Not much interest for, yet, another language? Not many projects requiring the platform?
If you or anyone you know wants to take up this gig, I’d be glad to hook you up with the guy.
Thnaks for sharing this article
Our company (Manila) are looking for RoR developers. Offering 100k+ monthly salary plus benefits depending on experience . Send your resume if interested.
rom****@****.***
Hi I am looking for ROR developers, this is for a full time job and work location is Makati. Mondays thru Fridays with 7 to 4 schedule. Please send your cv to lucita.d****@****.*** or lucydefeo****@****.*** Thank you!
We’re looking for an RoR programmer for full time position.
Please email me your resume if interested. Thanks!
raymond.ma****@****.***
Hi!
We are currently looking for Ruby on Rails developer for full time position.
If you are interested, please send your cv to me, avan.manan****@****.***
Thanks!
We definitely do Ruby on Rails @ HIVE, you can get us for a project…
Hi I am a windows developer specializing in control systems and data acquisitions to PC interfacing applications and I just turned to be a web developer in a Makati based IT company but I am now in the back end (MSSQL Server) and reporting (RDL) side because I don’t know much yet of the front end side. In this company they use .Net and PHP. but I will also study and invest a quite amount of time in Ruby on Rails because I heard many good things about it.
Hi this is Lemuel Adane I became a Node.JS developer.
Hi Yuga, I’m from Bootyard, a ruby on rails development shop based in Cebu.
I agree with you. There are only a few Ruby on Rails programmer in the Philippines. Thus, students must find time to self-study Ruby since it’s in demand. Also, majority really rely on their knowledge on college and that’s not enough. In the Technology world, education is not enough. You have to work hard and self-study to beat competition.
Hi I am looking for RoR (Ruby) developer. How much is your per hour? Please email me at Renato.Alb****@****.***
Ruby on Rails Development is very easy for us.
Yes if you want then contact with us.
Wow! I remember how many years back I commented on this post (when i was starting with Rails). And the thread is still alive! Hehe! If you guys require Rails dev or a team for a big project, ping me: ericdraven.****@****.***
Innovative Auction Pte Ltd (Sold.sg) is looking to hire a full time Singapore-based Rails/Ruby
developer to further enhance and maintain our website.
Things that we are looking for:
– web development experience
– passionate in programming
– familliar with linux
– a big plus if you have done open source
Sold.sg is an innovative entertainment shopping site that sells brand new consumer items via a unique auction model. Launched in July 2010, we are a team of young and dedicated individuals, always on a look out for fresh talent and new ideas to help expand our business. As the business grows, we are looking for bright, ambitious and hardworking candidates to join us on this journey. If you are seeking excitement in a challenging start-up company, where the ability to be creative and generate ideas are rewarded, we invite you to join us today!
If interested, please contact me at shervin****@****.***
Looking for RoR developers based in the Philippines for my online startup. Would be for remote work developing an interesting RoR web site. Interested in freelancers/project-based work for now, but definitely oppotunity for permanent position.
We are hiring freelance ROR experts. Interested programmers please feel free to contact.
Hi,
I am interested.
@shaun are u a RoR developer? please contact me at 099276*****1, 7205936. thanks
Another RoR developer standing up. :)
Okay, serious answer: I don’t know about the other IT schools out there but BS Computer Science in UP Diliman isn’t programming language dependent, though we were thoroughly immersed in Java during our batch. The whole BS CS curriculum, in fact, was not meant for just programming stuff. But anyway. That’s probably the reason why Sir Rom Feria is pushing for a Software Engineering course. That way it’s less theoretical.
from php,asp.net mvc I’m know rubyonrail programmer.. Programming makes fun and is very nice not to code so much code.
Very good AJAX integration. Unit, functional testing, integration testing integrated (and very easy/fast to use). I think the complete framework is focused on agile development.
you can do guys self study, there’s a lot tutorial here in internet.. .
@ Jane_exeqserve, are you gonna offer a training for RoR? I have always wanted to learn RoR and I would love to explore a career opportunity with RoR.
hi aubrey same hir im interested.. if u got one let me know thanx..
fantastic, this trail is almost 3 years old!
just getting my feet wet on web frameworks, and RoR is one that I’m checking out for new projects in the company I work for.
still i’m full of confusion of the choices – java/spring? php/cake, etc? web2py? django?
Hi guys,
do you know anyone who might be interested to explore a career opportunity with Ruby on Rails?
Please let me know.
thanks
im interested own ur post…
There is slow take on ROR but it will grow you see, the reason for the slow take is that there is still a huge need for php developers plus most hosting sites offer php over ROR.
Here’s the wiki of the course taught by Dave Quitoriano at De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde
http://is-ebiz.pbworks.com
http://webdevt.pbworks.com
I tried teaching my VERTSOL class (http://vertsol.pbworks.com)how to fork apps from GitHub (like Spree) and deploy an e-commerce app into Heroku. Arjay “JayThree” Orcasitas shows how it is done in 31 minutes (4 YouTube videos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0WhxO0W_n4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt0RHqRHyvA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUG4mf29ZQ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE2YkzKPf0o
here’s a screencast for Heroku by Mark Cembrano (also from Benilde):
http://www.vimeo.com/8569149
I am a filipino. I am self-motivated in Ruby on Rails. I have studied the tools since last december 2008. Now, I created a knowledge-based management system that could be used in our company.
Here is its feature:
1. Personalized Social Networking Web application
where each user has his own account.
Sign-up
Personalized Links
Has profile to update
Able to access club affiliation
Has rights and role – Member, administrator (moderator),
can be restricted/suspended, read only.
Post issues and comment
Edit or delete, close postings
2. Topic/Issue Orientation
Issues divided into categories – Tutorials, Concerns, Club, Brainstorming Collaboration, Tools and Installers, etc. (creation of categories can dynamically increase)
Issues are done in collaborative manner where all users with account has the opportunity to post issues.
User can post comment to the issue being post.
Able to attach files on issues
Able to upload/download files
3. Administration
Grant Access – user to join affiliation
Monitors Download traces – Able to know whose user
has copy of files from the file server (with file management).
Control Postings – Approve, reject, suspend issues to be posted
publicly, can delete or edit postings before posted.
4. Account Orientation
User can only access categories or services granted by the
administrator, (e.g. member of the club, access public categories)
5. Others
Rate STARS to the comment and the author
Displays Top STAR contributors.
Acknowledge profiles.
Dynamic addition of category.
Post anonymous message
Security – Session – enabled
6. Notification – Able to use email services
Commenting with/without stars on issues
Approval posting from the admin
User (upon creation of issues) notify admin for approval of his post
User can add people to include notification when posted
Validation of account on sign-up
7. User profile enhancement
User can add his picture on profile
Add all his postings
Validation of account on sign-up
I use the following technology:
1. Ruby on Rails 2.3.2+
2. MySQL essential-5.0.51b
3. I am currently working with Windows operating system but it’s recommended to Ubuntu 8.04
This guy who created the Linux distribution for AMA and contributed many open source applications is a hard-core RoR master.
IT schools should not be the one to blame for the lack of Ruby on Rails developers. What happens after you finish school is your own call. If you want to acquire a certain skill, assert yourself and look for resources.
I’m a PHP developer but I recently tried using RoR. It’s completely different from what I’m used to, but it definitely worth looking at.
Also looking to hire a Filipino Rails developer, indefinite employment with good performance. Creating new and innovative web apps, as well as fixing bugs and adding new features to existing apps.
****@****.***
We have urgent requirement for an RoR programmer. Temp contract, 3 to 4 months. Depending on performance, will probably make permanent. Requirement is at least two years hands-on experience in RoR. Location of work is either SG or PH. Let me know if anybody interested.
tks!
manlan****@****.***
Im also looking for RnR developers. Possible training in the US. Please email me at kristine.liz****@****.***
It’s a bit sad there is a slower adoption of ROR. Must be the cost of deploying it (not very popular on shared hosting) or PHP is just too popular?
ROR is elegant to use and I like it’s implementation of page-composite pattern.
I recently deployed my personal website.
http://www.eanis.com
The content will eventually change as I meant it for business but for now being a beginner on hands-on deployment (veteran in writing java-enterprise sites but never had the chance to write one for myself), it’s a good thing to take off.
Just googling for some fellow Ruby Rockstars :) and I came to this blog. Btw I am from Cebu, been working as a fulltime RoR devs for almost a year na. In fact marami RoR devs dito sa Cebu especially sa office namin :)
Hi Mam!
Can I ask a favor from you? I’m on a search for RoR developer because our company is planning to venture on a big project using RoR. I was glad to know as you mentioned that there’s a community of RoR developer in Cebu. Would it be possible if i could get your and their contact numbers and email address? So, i could further discuss with you and the group other matters involved in the project. Hope to hear from you Ma’am and Should you have further queries or you wish to progress matters and proceed to the next stage. Please do not hesitate to call me at Telephone Nos. (02) 720-5937,720-5911 and TeleFax (02) 720-5936 or email me at ****@****.***. God bless you EXTRAVAGANTLY!
PHP dev here. I just tried RoR a few weeks ago and it completely brings a lot of versatility (whenever web devs talk about the time constraints of projects).
Its really preference. The educational system would take decades for a rework and I agree with UP’s initiative. Given the number of fresh developers in the country, they really need to get hold of some stuff they could use in the real world.
Do something that scares you everyday. And if you are scared of trying RoR, then bite it! At least you had a test of what its like?
Im also open for any collaboration with other Pinoy RoR devs. I just started out and really want to make use of my self studies on this thing.
Perhaps it’s the scarcity of resources or references, i guess..
Man, just finished creating a private intranet on RoR for an organization (foreign). Got me occupied for more than 6 months. It’s a relatively complicated project which includes a wiki, calendar, blog, file-management, forum, photo gallery, and a bunch of other stuff. The thing I like about Rails is that I probably won’t be able to finish the project on time if I used a language like PHP, which I have much more experience. RoR lets you focus on the logic of the code instead of being too concerned on CRUD operations, for example. Once you get a hold on the fundamentals of RoR, you’ll zip through a project in record time. Some say that Ruby is one of the most beautiful languages to learn. I sincerely hope that more Filipino programmers would give Rails a try. They won’t be disappointed.
There’s a meetup of Pinoy Ruby/Rails folks! September 11, 2007. Details.
Hi! Standing up! Though I don’t do freelance work right now, I still find time developing for rails / ruby.
And they really are out there, sitting quiet, doing their web works.
@JP Loh – I can’t agree more. It’s not the language, it’s how we can adapt to languages (by algos, prior knowledge to other lingos, etc.). We just have to let the students be aware of the technologies. Let’s just stop bitching about our education system, and start advocating Rails or PHP. We can teach, right?
And BTW, I’m working at PiKitchen :P
It’s because in the Philippines, education is a business that earns from its tuition – instead of through grants.
I talked about some of these issues: Making fresh software developers productive.
JP Loh, but that’s what some IT schools like AMA and STI do, especially with their partnerships with Microsoft and others.
I agree with #16 and #21. A school shouldn’t shove a specific platform to its students’ minds.
you can’t really expect to get the programming knowledge from schools. most importantly web technologies evolve every 5mins, so there’s no way they could catch up no matter how good the school is.
most (good/great) programmers really learn by themselves. schools are just there to teach us how to learn new things. (according to codinghorror.com)
Catalyst!!
“RoR is not hype, major websites use it. Twitter!”
Amen!!!!!!!!!!!
I think he’s looking for a web2.0-inclined developer. The toolset they’re using mainly focuses on today’s javascript packages that could work just as well on PHP or other platforms.
RoR is not hype, major websites use it. Twitter!
Oh, and some Pinoys I know have a RoR iPhone app…
they’re stuck with php
Okay, serious answer: I don’t know about the other IT schools out there but BS Computer Science in UP Diliman isn’t programming language dependent, though we were thoroughly immersed in Java during our batch. The whole BS CS curriculum, in fact, was not meant for just programming stuff. But anyway. That’s probably the reason why Sir Rom Feria is pushing for a Software Engineering course. That way it’s less theoretical.
@wites
and a follow up question, does ror proved herself not another hype?
@ ia, he could be referring to the TC network which includes CrunchNotes, MobileCrunch, etc. Weoften get the same comments and I’d always say we’re way far from it. He actually gave us an idea to open up a jobs board over there.
the question is, will learning ror make me bring home a larger paycheck than learning .net or java? *smile*
@beep,
I dont think so. What made you think that? just for that link?
im working as a php developer and im doing some hacking on some like python and java, but i dont believe will happen.
I work with a toolkit called OpenACS which uses TCL as the scripting language and runs on AOL Web Server.
I know, I know. TCL ? AOL Web server ? It’s like another dimension of the internet but I assure you TCL and AOL Web server are still very much in use for web development.
If the Ruby on Rails folks are having a hard time finding good developers, you can just imagine how hard it is for us :-)
It seems the only alternative is to hire developers with some solid foundation in the basics and then train them.
However, if he’s looking for HTML, CSS, Ajax and javascript talent, I don’t think there is a short supply of that in the Philippines. Is there ?
If I were to give unsolicited advice to new and upcoming developers I would encourage them to master javascript, css, html and ajax because “all” types of web sites and web applications will use some or all of these technologies regardless of the back-end (e.g. PHP, Ruby on Rails or OpenACS).
he must mean Scriptaculous and not scriptilicious! :D
is it because frameworks are not that popular here? most webdev aficionados that i know stick to teh basics like (W|L|X)AMP thingies.
web2.0 hasn’t got to us yet.
Most of those who do know RoR are either consultants or employees that have years on their shoulder vis-a-vis IT experience. Even if you find some, they might be pretty expensive.
Java and .Net are for aspiring employees (not all but most).
PHP and Ruby are for aspiring tech entrepreneurs (you can start an online startup at low cost). PHP and Ruby helped most startups of the Web 2.0 era.
TechCrunch is about the Web scene. PTB is about the general scene. Am I not right?
There is a low-traffic Ruby Philippines Google Group with some RoR developers:
http://groups.google.com/group/ruby-phil
HTH
Maybe they were all hired by SyndeoMedia and PiKitchen.
Another reason for the scarcity: those who want to build DIY Rails sites find the hosting too expensive.
If i am not mistaken, ruby on rails are for web development only. So if you’re programmer, you’ll prefer a language where you can use in various product development, like mobile application, stand alone apps, games, etc. Java is one of this.
Career wise, there are more opportunities you can fit into.
Sorry, sound biased. I am a java developer.
PHP is Doomed?
Check Link : http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/programming-and-development/?p=85
Just an additional info.
I think it’s because the IT schools are not teaching these. IT education in the country is sadly tool-oriented, and the focus of most schools now is on Java, C++, C#, .NET, ASP, and PHP. I don’t even know of any school that teaches non-Flash, semantic xHTML, and CSS-based web design, much less an IT school that teaches RoR, Ajax or even Python web frameworks.
Most of the local developers that know about these current stuff are self-taught and are unlikely to be “fresh web developers.”
IT education in the country is sorely not up-to-date and most aspiring IT students don’t have the initiative to learn new technologies on their own. They would rather be Microsoft-certified.