Ruby on Rails Developer Jobs
The original startup framework. Convention over configuration since 2004.
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Ruby on Rails
Full-stack web framework
Ruby
Programming language
PostgreSQL
Primary database
Hotwire/Turbo
Modern frontend
Sidekiq
Background jobs
Why Learn Ruby on Rails?
Rails pioneered modern web development and remains excellent for building products fast. Its conventions and rich ecosystem let small teams build complex applications quickly.
Learning Path
Ruby Fundamentals
Ruby syntax, OOP, blocks
Rails Basics
MVC, routing, ActiveRecord
Rails Conventions
RESTful design, migrations
Hotwire
Modern Rails frontend
Production Rails
Deployment, scaling, performance
Project Ideas
Marketplace
Two-sided marketplace with transactions
Project Management Tool
Basecamp-style project management
Social Bookmarking
Save, organize, and share links
Subscription SaaS
Billing, plans, and team management
Common Use Cases
Companies Using Ruby on Rails
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While less hyped than 2010, Rails powers GitHub, Shopify, and countless startups. It remains excellent for building products fast. The job market is smaller but positions pay well.
Both are excellent. Rails has more conventions and faster initial development. Django has Python's ecosystem (data science, ML). Choose based on language preference.
No, but it's not growing like JavaScript or Python. Ruby/Rails has a dedicated community and strong job market, especially at established startups and agencies.
If you like Ruby's elegance and want to build products fast, yes. Rails 7 with Hotwire is modern and productive. It's a great choice for startups prioritizing speed.
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