If you’re a programmer worth your salt, then you are probably using Ruby on Rails already, but if you’re just starting out then there’s a good chance that you don’t know anything at all about Ruby on Rails. Well, Ruby on Rails is a dynamic framework that lets you code web ups in a jiffy. But there’s more to it than that.
Here are some of the advantages of Ruby on Rails.
Hot Commodity
Ruby on Rails is on fire. As a result, programmers who know how to use Ruby on Rails are in very hot demand. If you want to get hired and get the job rather than just watching the other person get it, you better know how to use Ruby on Rails. Companies are understanding the power of Ruby on Rails and are eager to hire programmers who can use this open source web framework. Ruby on Rails is great on your resume, so make sure you know how to use it.
Fantastic Community
Again. Ruby on Rails is on fire, and the community surrounding this open source web framework is actively improving this open source web framework and is making sure that Ruby on Rails stays on top of its competitors. You also have access to RubyGems which is the source for the best code available on the planet. If you’re looking for open source that’s still being supported by its community, then don’t avert your eyes from Ruby on Rails and the people behind, around, and on top of it.
Easy on the Eyes
Ruby on Rails sports a syntax that very much reads like normal human language (well, compared with other coding languages, of course), so if you want something that gets the job done but is also easy on the eyes and ears, then go with Ruby on Rails.
It Speeds Up Development
For companies that want to capitalize on the growing online market, sometimes getting information out there is crucial to making their business grow. And with Ruby on Rails, developing a web site and its apps is fast and easy. As a result, companies are hiring their own Ruby on Rails experts to utilize the talents of the programmers to come up with websites and apps that help their own businesses.
Makes Custom Software Development Affordable
Before it was really expensive for companies to develop their own software (not to mention it took a lof of time), but once Ruby on Rails gained popularity, companies found that it wasn’t as hard to create their own software. In fact, by hiring their own Ruby on Rails expert, companies and startups were able to take advantage of Ruby on Rails’ power and flexibility.
If you haven’t used Ruby on Rails before, then these advantages should help you decide to invest time in learning and becoming adept at using Ruby on Rails. From startups to large and successful companies, Ruby on Rails is an invaluable addition to any programmer’s arsenal.
Some example projects (that started out or are currently) using Ruby on Rails are Twitter, Basecamp and Smartlend.