Why businesses prefer Ruby programming language for app development

Posted by Jay Dee
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Jun 21, 2013
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In order to build different programs and web applications, it is crucial to imply an effective development platform so that the individuals and businesses could get the most out of the features and by spending least time as possible. The platform should facilitate faster application development and a convenient approach to the developers. It enables the programmers to get creative and to enjoy their ideas for faster development and deployment of applications. These are the reasons why Ruby on Rails development platform is one of the most preferred technologies by web developers around the world. RoR is also an open source platform which is specifically designed to address rapid web app development. Applications that used to take weeks or months to complete could be executed at a much faster rate may be within months. Today there are a number of online applications that supports Ruby on Rails (ROR). A number of companies these are implementing ruby on rails for their websites and web applications. Some of the most popular websites are GitHub, Twitter and many more.

Ruby on Rails was created by David Heinemeier Hansson in 2003. Since then, Rails framework has evolved to be the most opted development framework and has earned a wide community of RoR developers. The web host is also supported by a wide ecosystem and has around 2000 contributors. The best and the most preferred Rails editor for OS-X is ‘TextMate’. Although there are other proficient editors like ‘RadRails’, ‘RubyMine’ and many more.

RoR offers numerous convenient features for easier app development; performance monitoring is one of them. It facilitates programmers to monitor their app development progress. Some of the popular applications are New Relic and Scout. As for Rails, some famous hosting companies are Heroku, Rails Machine, Engine Yard, ‘Brightbox’ and many more. They have continued to present for a long time and continue to provide programmers with feature packed capabilities in the ecosystem. ‘Linode’ and ‘Slicehost’ are best option when VPS is concerned.

‘Rails’ is supported by a massive community of enthusiast developers. They are continuously contributing to the development of the framework itself. They also assist other troubled developers in fixing certain development issues. Rails don’t require any elaborate installation and configuration to get started. Web offers a plethora of resources, manuals and tutorials for the ease of learning and development of the platform.

Here are some advantages of RoR:

Ruby on Rails has created a profound reputation for offering a reliable web hosting service. It primarily focuses on the framework, instead of the tools. It implements MVC (Model View Controller) architecture for app development which enables the developers to separate the presentation layer from the business logic.  It also facilitates the development team to work on separate modules at a time without depending on each other’s work. Individuals don’t have to worry in setting-up an elaborate infrastructure and other installation.

Proficient Ruby developer can build intriguing and unique application for the businesses. They are well versed with the development aspects of applications and can deliver solution meeting the specific business requirements as well as customer’s expectations. 

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