Response to "Thoughts on HAML"

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6 pointsvillageidiot2 comments

My main problem with HAML is that it is another markup language to learn. And, it's just not worth it time-wise to switch everything over (or even new templates) over to HAML. This is especially true for cross-functional teams that include not only coders, but designers and other people who already know HTML very well. Adding HAML will just cause confusion.

IMO, the benefits of HAML are fringe.

You do not have to switch everything over in one step or ever. The good thing about HAML is that you can mix HAML and ERB in a single project and everything works just fine. If you want, you can gradually convert old ERB templates to HAML or you can just use HAML wherever you want and leave the old ERB code as it is. This way you can try HAML without any risks and see if you like it or not. After the initial learning curve, HAML is really great.

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