Ruby on Rails
A mature Ruby framework for shipping complete web products quickly.
Ruby on Rails is a full-stack web framework written in Ruby. It makes the common decisions for you, from database layout to routing, so a small team can go from idea to working product quickly. Shopify, GitHub and Basecamp were all built on it.
Hiring pool: there are fewer Rails developers than JavaScript or Python developers, but the ones you find are usually experienced. Most Rails work today is maintaining and extending existing products, so ask for upgrade experience as well as new builds.
What We Build With It
- Build full web applications with Rails models, controllers and views
- Design PostgreSQL or MySQL schemas and write Active Record migrations
- Add Hotwire (Turbo and Stimulus) for interactive pages without a heavy front-end framework
- Run background work with Active Job, Solid Queue or Sidekiq
- Upgrade older Rails apps to supported versions and remove deprecated code
- Deploy with Kamal, Docker or a managed platform
Where It Fits Best
- SaaS products and subscription platforms
- Marketplaces and booking systems
- Internal admin tools and back-office systems
- MVPs that need to reach paying users quickly
- JSON APIs for mobile or React front ends
Let's build somethingsimple & powerful
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruby on Rails still a good choice for a new product in 2026?
Yes, for database-backed web products where speed of delivery matters. Rails 8.1 is actively supported and is being updated. If your product is mostly real-time streaming or heavy computation, Go or Node.js may suit it better.
Can you upgrade our old Rails app?
Yes. We usually move it up one version at a time, fixing deprecations and tests at each step. How long this takes depends on test coverage and how far behind the app is, so we audit it before we quote.
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