Ruby on Rails is currently considered one of the most used programming languages. It has been around for over a decade and continues to be a popular framework for big and small projects. Some of the largest digital companies, such as Shopify and AirBNB, use Ruby on Rails as the framework behind their web apps.
For a business owner, learning to code in Ruby on Rails, developing a project, and managing a company at the same time may be impossible. By hiring a development company, a business gains these advantages:
The company already has expertise and experience with the framework. They can help guide a project to be more successful, based on the experience accumulated over the years.
Development turnaround time is much faster, compared to a business owner learning the language and developing the web app themselves.
Since Ruby on Rails is an open source language, a company can work with a developer to create a more cost-effective solution. The development costs will be lower compared to utilizing a paid framework.
Since the company likely worked with other businesses in a specific industry previously, they already know what type of solutions in a Ruby on Rail web app works most effectively. This can give you a competitive advantage.