Let\u2019s start this post with a bold statement. Ready?<\/p>\n
Ruby on Rails is one of the best way for beginners to get their hands dirty with code and build their own beautiful, fully-functioning, full-stack websites as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n
Why so bold?<\/p>\n
Well, finding ways to fast-track web development students into productive work is rather a hot topic. There are so many different ways to learn to code<\/a>, and so many different web development languages<\/a> to choose from, with seemingly everyone having their own opinions as to which is the best, easiest, or fastest to learn.<\/p>\n In this article I’m going to make a comprehensive case to start with the language Ruby on Rails, by answering any and all questions you might have about it. Even in 2025 as its popularity starts to wane, Ruby is still a great way to begin.<\/p>\n If you want to skip ahead to a section, just use the clickable menu:<\/p>\n We\u2019ve found that Ruby on Rails is not only hugely sought-after in the tech industry, it\u2019s a language and framework that\u2019s also very accessible to people of varying skillsets and experience.<\/p>\n Crucially, it can be less off-putting than some other coding languages that demand a great deal of theoretical knowledge before you even write your first line of code.<\/p>\n Mark Lassoff, founder of LearnToProgram Media<\/a>, puts it this way:<\/p>\n \u201cRuby on Rails<\/em>\u2014or more accurately the Ruby language and the Rails framework<\/em>\u2014provides a complete set of application development tools. The benefit is that much of the heavy lifting of web application development is done for you. Ruby programmers tend to be very satisfied with the language, syntax and related suite of tools.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n That\u2019s the great thing about Ruby on Rails: it\u2019s designed to get you building faster, so you can see the results of your hard work much more quickly<\/strong>. Before long you\u2019ll be doing the thing you always wanted to be doing: building great websites. It\u2019s also hugely in demand, and looks to be staying that way for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n So why are we writing this post? As experts in this area, we get asked the same question from people the world over: \u201cShould I learn Ruby on Rails?\u201d<\/p>\n In this post we aim to answer that question, so that by the end you\u2019ll not only know if this is the right course of learning for you, but also if it is, exactly how and where to learn it to launch a successful web development career.<\/p>\n So let\u2019s get started with: What exactly is it?<\/p>\n Put simply, Ruby is a programming language, while Ruby on Rails is a framework<\/strong> that is built in Ruby. In developer circles \u201cRuby on Rails\u201d is usually just referred to as \u201cRails\u201d.<\/p>\n Essentially, it aims to simplify the creation of web applications. It does so by creating default structures for your code, your application\u2019s database and the web pages your application will serve up to the client. Seeing as Ruby on Rails runs on a web server and serves up information to client programs (web browsers), it\u2019s said to be a server-side<\/strong> or backend application<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n David Heinemeier Hanson<\/a>, the creator of the Ruby on Rails framework, said in an interview on the \u201cThis Developer\u2019s Life\u201d podcast that he chose Ruby as the programming language because it was concise, easy to use and supported high-level software engineering<\/a> patterns he needed, unlike PHP<\/strong>, which he had experimented with.<\/p>\n An easy way to think of the difference between Ruby and Ruby on Rails is to imagine building a bookshelf.<\/p>\n Ruby can be represented by somebody chopping down the trees, sawing the wood, carving the shelves and hammering in the nails or screwing in the screws.<\/p>\n Rails can be represented by an Ikea flat-pack bookshelf\u2014all of the parts have been made, it is simply your job to assemble them correctly.<\/p>\n The MVC, or model-view-controller<\/strong>, framework is an architectural pattern used to create web and desktop applications.<\/p>\n Many other web frameworks use this pattern, such as AngularJS<\/strong> (JavaScript<\/a>), Django<\/strong> (Python<\/a>) and CakePHP<\/strong> (PHP). It structures code by separating the logic of the application into three interconnected parts.<\/p>\n The Model represents the logic of the application, the data objects, and high-level classes associated with them. The View is essentially the visual representation of the data (the template files, in other words).<\/p>\n Lastly, the Controller is the piece which connects the other two, responding to user input and gathering data from the Model to render in the View.<\/p>\n This pattern cleans up the application logic and makes Ruby on Rails applications very flexible.<\/p>\n The design philosophy of this language is centered on certain key principles, as outlined in its Rails Doctrine<\/a>, most notably:<\/p>\n The DRY principle is a concept used everywhere in software development. It encourages programmers to reduce repetition in their code base and isolate functionality in small, easier to maintain functions or files.<\/p>\n This makes code modular, easier to understand, maintain, and debug. Ruby on Rails has taken advantage of one of Ruby\u2019s features, called metaprogramming<\/strong>, in an effort to keep its code DRY.<\/p>\n The \u201cconvention over configuration\u201d principle is at the center of how Ruby on Rails evolves over time. The term was introduced by David Heinemeier Hanson in an effort to explain the design philosophy he had chosen when developing Ruby on Rails while working at Basecamp.<\/p>\n \u201cConvention over configuration\u201d is a practice utilized by frameworks where they set \u201csensible defaults\u201d rather than allowing developers complete control, thus freeing programmers from having to make certain decisions, allowing them to concentrate on building the application.<\/p>\n The most common example of \u201csensible defaults\u201d is the naming conventions established in Ruby on Rails. Models are always named the singular proper noun of the object they represent, and corresponding database tables take the plural form. For example, if you have an object in your model named Product, the table in the database will automatically be named \u201cproducts\u201d.<\/p>\n This means programmers don\u2019t have to think about such matters and they don\u2019t have to spend a lot of time setting up configuration files just to get off the ground.<\/p>\n However, Ruby on Rails allows programmers to override these conventions where necessary to remain flexible. Programmers are then only responsible for the configurations that differ from Ruby on Rails\u2019s conventions.<\/p>\n Ruby on Rails was created by David Heinemeier Hanson, who extracted it from his work at Basecamp.<\/p>\n It was open sourced in 2004 and has kept growing and evolving ever since. Its core developer team now counts 11 members along with of hundreds of open source contributors. As it celebrates its latest version release 6.1.3.2, Ruby on Rails stands out as a long-standing web framework used by thousands of developers the world over.<\/p>\n There have been murmurings for a while now claiming that the Ruby on Rails framework is losing its popularity and relevance. It’s slipping down the PYPL language popularity index<\/a>, and only used by around 6% of coders surveyed in the 2023 Stack OverFlow Survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are multiple reasons for this, but the loudest complaints are that it\u2019s not modern enough and that it doesn\u2019t offer the features developers really need in the current climate.<\/p>\n Whichever way you look at it, things at Ruby on Rails are moving fast with many changes and developments ahead. Due to the very heavy involvement of the Ruby on Rails community and its open source nature, there\u2019s no way that anyone using this programming framework will be left in the dark.<\/p>\n As the generative AI hype wave swept through web development in 2023, leaving many developers and software engineers what the future of their jobs will be like, Ruby’s adaptability is helping it stay relevant. There are various ways Ruby on Rails works with AI and machine learning<\/a>, from API integration to task automation. If you’re learning Ruby in 2025, you should definitely make sure that you involve AI in your learning.<\/p>\n So now that you know what Ruby on Rails is, you probably have a whole host of other questions.<\/p>\n The big one is of course why<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Why should you learn Ruby on Rails? What are the advantages of learning Ruby on Rails<\/a> over all the other programming languages out there? Will Ruby on Rails on its own be enough to build a career? Is it future-proof? How much previous experience do you need to learn it? What kind of company can you work in once you have these skills? And is it applicable to all web development jobs, or just a select few?<\/p>\n When you\u2019re just beginning your research into a potential web development career, it can be hard to differentiate between the good advice and the bad, the expert and the amateur. In this section we want to clear things up a bit.<\/p>\n Over the course of the next few paragraphs we\u2019ll be outlining why Ruby on Rails is a great first programming language to learn.<\/p>\n We’ll also look at the kinds of companies you can expect to land a job in with these skills, the stability of the industry and this career choice, and finally highlighting some of the most successful companies out there using Ruby on Rails to create engaging, high-functioning and creative websites.<\/p>\n Firstly, why is it so good for beginners?<\/p>\n Ruby on Rails has developed a thriving online community of developers, both advanced and not-so-advanced, which is very welcoming to beginners.<\/p>\n This means that there is always a group of people to ask for help if you get stuck, or to help you find shortcuts to solutions.<\/p>\n For a beginner, this community provides general technical support, as well as reassurance that you\u2019re not alone when you get stuck. This active community of developers are more than willing to help you with any issues that you may encounter.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for offline contact, you\u2019ll find a large number of Ruby on Rails meetups and hackathons in cities worldwide. If you want to learn more about this, we have a full guide to what a hackathon is<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mattan Griffel discusses the value of the Ruby on Rails community in his post \u201c10 Reasons Beginners Should Learn Ruby on Rails\u201d<\/a>. He writes:<\/p>\n \u201cOn top of being a thriving community, for some reason Ruby on Rails and Ruby developers are among the friendliest out there (this is purely anecdotal, I have no evidence for this). I suspect this has to do with how new the framework is, and so almost everyone remembers what it was like to be a beginner.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Unlike Ruby, Rails is basically a collection of shortcuts written in Ruby which allows you to build web applications\u2014basically websites\u2014really quickly.<\/p>\n Because of this you\u2019ll have a site you can use and share within a much shorter timeframe than if you built it all from scratch. The feeling of achievement is therefore a lot greater, you\u2019ll encounter less frustration and you\u2019ll quickly be able to see the results of all your hard work.<\/p>\n Web developer Michael Healy<\/a> puts it this way:<\/p>\n \u201cRuby on Rails allows you to build powerful applications, which used to take weeks or months (to build), in just a couple days. It has made it significantly easier to get started in coding, and made it fun and enjoyable.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This language is pretty unique in that it covers both the front- and backend, meaning that as a Ruby on Rails developer you can describe yourself as truly full stack.<\/p>\n As a full-stack developer<\/a> you can literally build an entire website without having to outsource to other developers or rely on other members of your team, which is a huge asset at a startup or as an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n This also means that you\u2019ll get a chance to learn some other languages, for example HTML\/CSS<\/strong>, JavaScript<\/a><\/strong>, and Ruby<\/strong> along the way. With other programming languages you would not usually get this opportunity.<\/p>\n Finding proficient Ruby on Rails developers is still not an easy task, with many unfilled developer jobs out there for the taking.<\/p>\n Don’t believe us? Why don’t you learn from our own graduates!<\/p>\n Former dancer-turned-Rails dev Kazia<\/a> has an inspiring story about how she was able to study our Web Development Program with no prior experience, while raising her young daughter at the same time. After graduating, she got a job in a startup in Warsaw, Poland. Now she gets to enjoy the benefits of remote work, as well as the job progression and opportunities that Ruby on Rails offers.<\/p>\n With many\u00a0buzzing startups using Ruby on Rails to build their sites<\/a>, Rails developers are in massively high demand from both more established startups, as well as newer ones on the scene hoping to recreate the success of their peers.<\/p>\n Below is a list of just a few well-known startups built in Ruby on Rails:<\/p>\n Basecamp, Bleacher Report, Scribd, Groupon, Gumroad, Hulu, Kickstarter, Pitchfork, Sendgrid, Soundcloud, Square, Yammer, Crunchbase, Slideshare, Zendesk, GitHub, Shopify<\/p>\n Why do startups want their sites built in Ruby? Because, as we mentioned before, it\u2019s full stack, so one developer can do both the front- and backend programming.<\/p>\n At a startup, the more skillsets you have, the more valuable you are to the company. An additional advantage for startups is that by building their site using Ruby on Rails they can get an MVP up and running very quickly.<\/p>\n Michale at Rails Tutorial<\/a>\u00a0discusses the value of having Ruby on Rails developers at both startups and larger companies alike:<\/p>\n \u201cRuby on Rails is one of the most powerful and popular web development frameworks available, used by sites like Twitter, GitHub, Airbnb, and Hulu. <\/em><\/p>\n Learning Ruby on Rails will give you the tools you need to make your own web applications, while also putting you in a good position to work for a web development consultancy, startup, or other tech company.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Ruby on Rails applications are largely written in Ruby, but despite that, there are numerous features that make it particularly straightforward for beginners to learn.<\/p>\n Rob Dey of Coder Manual tells us:<\/p>\n \u201cLearning to code can be hard, but Ruby developers benefit from a clean, beautiful syntax, a strong ecosystem of plugins (gems), and quickness to launch their products.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Here are just a few examples of why Ruby on Rails is a good programming language for you to start with :<\/p>\n Adam Fortuna, developer at Code School<\/a> summed up the benefits of Ruby on Rails nicely for us:<\/p>\n \u201cThere is no other toolkit that offers the productivity, developer community and flexibility of Ruby on Rails. That was one of the biggest draws to it for me \u2014 being able to very quickly turn my ideas into reality, to see if they would work and figure out where to go next.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n In case you haven’t worked it out by now, Ruby is a great technology for junior developers to create impressive things quickly.<\/p>\n All you need to do is check out software engineer portfolios such as CareerFoundry graduate Matthew Primpas’s e-commerce project MARS<\/a>. Combined with other beginner-friendly languages HTML\/CSS and JavaScript, the result is a slick representation of an upscale menswear retailer website.<\/p>\n Okay, so we\u2019ve established that Ruby on Rails is a great first language to learn as a beginner in code. The next question we tend to get asked is, how do you learn it?<\/p>\n In this section we\u2019ll be looking at all the different ways you can get to grips with Ruby on Rails and the pros and cons of all the different ways of learning, from online to offline, free to paid.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a complete beginner to coding and web development in general, then it\u2019s only natural that you\u2019ll want to try out some coding online before diving into a full time course.<\/p>\n Fortunately for you there\u2019s been an explosion of websites offering completely free \u201cin-browser\u201d opportunities for you to try out Ruby on Rails without you even having to download any software.<\/p>\n Here is list of some free online courses we would highly recommend you try out before taking the plunge with a more formalized method of learning:<\/p>\n Imran Ghani of Web Development Help<\/a>\u00a0offers his tops tip to beginners starting out in code:<\/p>\n \u201d Wanna learn Ruby? Start implementing a very basic example using an online tutorial. Enjoyed? Take a good online course in Ruby on Rails to get in-depth knowledge. Remember, practice makes perfect!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Once you\u2019ve had the chance to try out some coding using one of the free options above, you\u2019ll have a good idea of whether you\u2019re ready to make the leap into a more structured learning environment.<\/p>\n There are a number of online schools who offer this. The price of these courses ranges significantly so take a look at our list of online coding schools<\/a> for an idea of what\u2019s available to you if you\u2019re ready to fully commit to an online program of learning and begin your career in Ruby on Rails.<\/p>\n You may be learning how to build websites, but there are many offline opportunities to learn Ruby on Rails, depending on your location and what\u2019s available in your local area.<\/p>\n Take a look at the list of offline schools currently teaching web development, including courses in Ruby on Rails.<\/p>\n Ever wondered what your life would look like if you were working as a Rails developer?<\/p>\n In this section we\u2019d like to give you a glimpse into what it\u2019s really like working in code, from fixing bugs to working within the wider team.<\/p>\n As a web developer you have to get used to working with other developers on a daily basis<\/a>.<\/p>\n Depending on the size of the company, the amount of responsibility you\u2019ll be given could vary dramatically. At an early-stage startup you might be in charge of everything, in which case you\u2019ll be working by yourself, but in a larger company you will likely be given a section of the site that you are responsible for maintaining and\/or improving, while other developers are given their own areas of responsibility.<\/p>\n Every developer has their own coding style, however most companies have a coding style guide<\/strong> which all developers use in order to keep the overall code maintainable and readable.<\/p>\n Having everybody on the same page in terms of coding style ensures the transition of projects from one team member to another is smooth.<\/p>\n At a medium to large company you\u2019ll likely have the chance to work with other team members, from designers through to copywriters and content managers.<\/p>\n Here is a handful of roles you can expect to work with as a Ruby on Rails web developer.<\/p>\n The UX designer<\/a> will walk you through the design of the site and provide you with page mockups, prototypes or wireframes to work from which determine the site navigation and user flow so that the user has the best experience possible on the site and is easily able to reach their goal.<\/p>\n The UI designer<\/a> will work on the page icons and colors to ensure the user has a positive experience on each individual page and can always find what they are looking for exactly where they are expecting to find it. As the developer, you will then be able to work directly from these designs to build the final product.<\/p>\n Your project manager will work with the team to prioritize tasks and determine project timelines. With their input and guidance you\u2019ll be better able to manage your workload and capacity, focusing on the most important jobs at hand.<\/p>\n Many developers, including those at CareerFoundry, embrace Agile<\/strong>, a project management system which takes into account each individual task, each team member\u2019s capacity and the value of each task.<\/p>\n It’s very popular in development circles as it helps teams break down each large project into smaller tasks to realistically calculate how much can be accomplished within a given \u201csprint\u201d (a sprint is a time-period of usually 2 weeks).<\/p>\n You can learn more about what their job entails in our full guide to what a product manager does<\/a>.<\/p>\n As a web developer you\u2019ll require content from in-house or external copywriters to populate your web pages.<\/p>\n Although the messaging itself will be directed by the UX team, you will also be communicating with the content team to give details on word count, headers and subheaders so that the text provided fits into the allocated space you have built into the web page.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve learned Rails and launched a career in web development, irrespective of where you might be working you\u2019ll probably find you\u2019ll be asked to complete a number of similar tasks on a regular basis.<\/p>\n To give you an idea of what these more \u2018routine tasks\u2019 might be, here’s a list of a few of them:<\/p>\n By now you should have a fairly good idea of what it means to be a Rails developer, and how best to learn the language itself. But is this job the right one for you?<\/p>\n We asked our developers here at CareerFoundry to put together a list of their top three personality traits they believe best suits a career in web development, and these are the ones they came up with.<\/p>\n Web development can certainly have its frustrations. If you have a short attention span, or get frustrated very easily, this might not be the career for you.<\/p>\n Patience as a developer is key to success as well as a deep-rooted desire to solve problems, however long it may take.<\/p>\n With such a huge community around Ruby on Rails things are evolving at pretty speedy rate. There are always new aspects to learn, and you\u2019ll find opportunities popping up all the time for you to build on your current skillset.<\/p>\n A strong passion for what you\u2019re doing, and an inherent desire to keep on learning are what will make the difference between you being an average developer and a great one.<\/p>\n Web development is a team sport, despite its somewhat solitary reputation.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to be a great communicator and a generous worker to succeed in this environment as your team will be relying on you to keep up your end of the work to get the job done. And it\u2019s not just other developers you\u2019ll be working with.<\/p>\n As we saw earlier you\u2019ll be working directly with designers, project managers and copywriters as well as many other members of your company to ensure the finished product comes up to standard, so if you don\u2019t enjoy conversing with people or communicating in general, think carefully before diving into a web development career.<\/p>\n OK, so now that you have a good idea of what life as a web developer would be like, and you\u2019re still interested in pursuing it as a career, what are your next steps?<\/p>\n Sushant Das of Eduonix<\/a> gives this advice to beginners:<\/p>\n \u201cThe best way to learn Ruby on Rails is to start building an app with it. True learning happens only when you step into the unknown and find your way back home. Real life skills are built when you are able to see the bigger picture where diverse parts of technology converge to make something grand and beautiful.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you\u2019ve never touched the Ruby programming language before, Codecadamy\u2019s Ruby Course as well as Codeschool\u2019s TryRuby are perfect destinations to start your journey.<\/p>\n TryRuby\u2019s beautifully designed, interactive course gives you a very quick introduction (15-30 minutes) into basic Ruby. The course begins by telling you more about numbers, strings, properties and methods before playfully guiding you to build your own methods and libraries. This course will show you how to use Ruby within your HTML code in six levels.<\/p>\n Codecadamy\u2019s Ruby course digs a bit deeper and lets you use your newly learned skills to solve little projects, such as creating your own histogram or a little program for rating a movie. In the end you\u2019ll dive a bit more into Object Oriented Programming<\/a> and even build your own virtual computer.<\/p>\n One important aspect of being a developer is to join and contribute to your developer community.<\/p>\n Participating in open source projects<\/strong> or helping out non-profit organizations<\/strong> with your newly developed skills won\u2019t only make great projects for your web development portfolio website<\/a>, but also help you to meet many other like-minded developers.<\/p>\n Additionally you should keep an eye out for local meetups<\/strong>. In many major cities worldwide you can find regular meetups for those in your field where you can talk about your projects and get help if you need it.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also be able to find out about the newest trends in programming<\/a> and, most importantly, have the chance to speak to and get to know other developers. Meetups, especially when hosted by a bigger tech company, can also be a great opportunity to find out about hiring opportunities.<\/p>\n Landon Schropp, author of Unraveling Flexbox<\/a>, offers this advice when you\u2019re starting out:<\/p>\n \u201cThe best thing you can do to learn Ruby on Rails is get to know other, more experienced developers. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend visiting a local Ruby on Rails meetup group and saying hello!\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n So, hopefully this guide was complete enough in terms of introducing you to all things Ruby on Rails, from what it actually is, all the way to what to expect in your day-to-day job as a developer.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in more articles related to coding in general, then have a look of these:<\/p>\n Thinking about learning Ruby on Rails? 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1. Introduction to Ruby on Rails<\/h2>\n
2. What is Ruby on Rails?<\/h2>\n
Ikea shelf analogy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ruby On Rails is an MVC framework<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. The Ruby on Rails design philosophy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4. History of Ruby on Rails<\/h2>\n
5. What is the future of Ruby on Rails?<\/h2>\n
6. Why should I learn Ruby on Rails?<\/h2>\n
A buzzing community<\/h3>\n
Apply what you\u2019ve learned really quickly<\/h3>\n
Ruby on rails covers front- and backend<\/h3>\n
The many Ruby on Rails job opportunities<\/h3>\n
Ruby on Rails is beginner-friendly<\/h3>\n
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7. How to learn Ruby on Rails<\/h2>\n
Free Resources<\/h3>\n
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Online Coding Schools<\/h3>\n
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8. A day in the life of a Ruby on Rails developer<\/h2>\n
Working in your dev team<\/h3>\n
Working within the wider team<\/h3>\n
UI and UX designers<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Project managers<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Copywriters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
9. Routine tasks of a Ruby on Rails developer<\/h2>\n
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10. Skills and personality traits of a Ruby on Rails developer<\/h2>\n
Patience<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Eagerness to learn<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Great team player<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Next steps<\/h2>\n
Codecademy \/ TryRuby<\/h3>\n
Building your network<\/h3>\n
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