The MacRuby framework is a fresh and exciting way for us Ruby developers to build native Mac OS X applications. As you work your way through MacRuby’s undocumented areas you’ll need to wield a lot of patience and creativity. That’s the price you pay for being on the vanguard of the MacRuby movement.

My traits are representative of many present and future MacRuby developers: Mac user, TextMate fan, Ruby on Rails developer, and former Java & C programmer. I’ve dipped my toe into the MacRuby waters and I’ve learned a few things. So with our commonalities in mind, let me share with you some observations and words of encouragement…