Building the Same CRM: Rails 8 vs Laravel - Convention vs Elegance in Rapid Development

TL;DR

Rails and Laravel both excel at rapid prototyping but optimize for different developer experiences. Rails prioritizes convention and immediate productivity, while Laravel emphasizes elegant syntax and flexible architecture. Both can build MVPs quickly, but serve different team preferences and project contexts.

Introduction

After demonstrating how to build a complete CRM in 2 hours with Rails 8 and comparing it to Django last week, today we are going to compare it to Laravel/PHP.

Rather than engaging in framework wars, I wanted to understand the fundamental trade-offs. Both Rails and Laravel power millions of applications—they just optimize for different development philosophies and team dynamics.

What we're comparing:

Convention-driven development vs. elegant flexibility
Generator-based scaffolding vs. artisan commands
Ruby's expressiveness vs. PHP's ubiquity
Different approaches to rapid prototyping
Team productivity factors and learning curves

The goal isn't to crown a winner, but to understand when each framework's strengths align with your specific needs and constraints.

The Philosophy Divide

The fundamental difference between Rails¹ and Laravel² lies in their core philosophies. Rails embraces "Convention over Configuration" with opinionated defaults that eliminate decisions—when you generate a Rails model, the file structure, naming conventions, and database associations follow predictable patterns that every Rails developer immediately understands. Laravel follows "Expressive, Elegant Syntax" with flexible patterns—it provides beautiful, readable code structures but gives developers more choices about how to organize and implement features.

However, Laravel actually has stronger conventions than often recognized. Laravel developers consistently follow patterns like resource controllers with standardized method names (index, show, store, update, destroy), Form Request validation classes, and Service/Action classes for business logic. The key difference is that Laravel's conventions are more implicit and allow deviation when needed, while Rails makes its conventions explicit and deviation more difficult.

Rails optimizes for team consistency and rapid development speed, while Laravel optimizes for developer happiness and code readability. Rails developers often say "there's a Rails way to do everything," while Laravel developers appreciate having multiple elegant approaches to solve the same problem. Both philosophies have merit: Rails eliminates decision fatigue and accelerates development velocity, while Laravel provides flexibility and maintains the elegance that makes code enjoyable to write and maintain.

Part 1: Project Setup - Speed vs. Modern Tooling

Rails 8: Convention-Driven Setup

As demonstrated in Part 1 of our tutorial:

rails new company_crm --database=postgresql --css=bootstrap
rails db:create
rails g scaffold Company name:string slug:string industry:references description:text
>_ bash

Rails provides immediately:

Complete project structure with zero configuration decisions
Database setup and migration system ready
Integrated asset pipeline and styling framework
Full CRUD interfaces generated instantly
Testing framework configured and ready

Laravel: Modern Development Environment

Laravel's modern setup with Laravel Sail provides a comparable experience:

# Laravel Sail - complete development environment
curl -s "https://laravel.build/company-crm" | bash
cd company-crm && ./vendor/bin/sail up -d
 
# Database and authentication setup
./vendor/bin/sail artisan migrate
./vendor/bin/sail composer require laravel/breeze --dev
./vendor/bin/sail artisan breeze:install blade
./vendor/bin/sail artisan migrate
./vendor/bin/sail npm install && ./vendor/bin/sail npm run build
 
# Model and controller generation
./vendor/bin/sail artisan make:model Company -mcr
./vendor/bin/sail artisan make:model Industry -mc
>_ bash

Laravel Sail provides immediately:

Complete Docker development environment (PHP, MySQL, Redis, Mailhog, Node.js)
Zero local dependency management
Production-similar environment from day one
Built-in debugging and monitoring tools

Environment configuration in .env:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=mysql
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=company_crm
DB_USERNAME=sail
DB_PASSWORD=password
REDIS_HOST=redis
MAIL_HOST=mailhog
>_ env

Philosophy comparison:

Rails: "Everything included, zero decisions" - immediate productivity
Laravel: "Beautiful code, comprehensive tooling" - modern development experience

Part 2: Authentication - Generators vs. Comprehensive Packages

Rails 8: Instant Authentication

rails generate authentication
rails db:migrate
>_ bash

This single command creates complete user authentication with registration, login, password reset, and email functionality.

Laravel: Comprehensive Authentication Solutions

Laravel provides multiple authentication approaches, each more comprehensive than basic Rails authentication:

Laravel Breeze (Simple):

composer require laravel/breeze --dev
php artisan breeze:install blade
php artisan migrate
>_ bash

Laravel Jetstream (Full-featured):

composer require laravel/jetstream
php artisan jetstream:install livewire
php artisan migrate
>_ bash

Jetstream includes teams, API tokens, two-factor authentication, and profile management out of the box.

Laravel Breeze Registration Controller:

<?php
 
namespace App\Http\Controllers\Auth;
 
use App\Http\Controllers\Controller;
use App\Models\User;
use Illuminate\Auth\Events\Registered;
use Illuminate\Http\Request;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Auth;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Hash;
use Illuminate\Validation\Rules;
 
class RegisteredUserController extends Controller
{
    public function create()
    {
        return view('auth.register');
    }
 
    public function store(Request $request)
    {
        $request->validate([
            'name' => ['required', 'string', 'max:255'],
            'email' => ['required', 'string', 'email', 'max:255', 'unique:users'],
            'password' => ['required', 'confirmed', Rules\Password::defaults()],
        ]);
 
        $user = User::create([
            'name' => $request->name,
            'email' => $request->email,
            'password' => Hash::make($request->password),
        ]);
 
        event(new Registered($user));
        Auth::login($user);
 
        return redirect(route('dashboard'));
    }
}
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Authentication approach comparison:

Rails: Convention-based generation, opinionated structure
Laravel: Multiple official packages with varying complexity (Breeze, Jetstream, Fortify, Sanctum)

Rapid Development: Modern Laravel Tools

Laravel Livewire: Reactive Interfaces Without JavaScript

Laravel Livewire enables Rails-like rapid prototyping with reactive components:

<?php
 
namespace App\Http\Livewire;
 
use App\Models\Company;
use App\Models\Industry;
use Livewire\Component;
use Livewire\WithPagination;
 
class CompanyList extends Component
{
    use WithPagination;
 
    public $search = '';
    public $industry = '';
 
    public function render()
    {
        return view('livewire.company-list', [
            'companies' => Company::query()
                ->when($this->search, fn($q) => $q->where('name', 'like', "%{$this->search}%"))
                ->when($this->industry, fn($q) => $q->where('industry_id', $this->industry))
                ->with('industry')
                ->paginate(10),
            'industries' => Industry::orderBy('name')->get(),
        ]);
    }
 
    public function updatingSearch()
    {
        $this->resetPage();
    }
}
>_ php

Blade template:

<div>
    <input wire:model.debounce.300ms="search" placeholder="Search companies...">
    <select wire:model="industry">
        <option value="">All Industries</option>
        @foreach($industries as $industry)
            <option value="{{ $industry->id }}">{{ $industry->name }}</option>
        @endforeach
    </select>
 
    @foreach($companies as $company)
        <div class="company-card">
            <h3>{{ $company->name }}</h3>
            <p>{{ $company->industry?->name }}</p>
        </div>
    @endforeach
 
    {{ $companies->links() }}
</div>
>_ html

Laravel Filament: Admin Panels Faster Than Rails Admin

Filament creates comprehensive admin interfaces with minimal code:

<?php
 
namespace App\Filament\Resources;
 
use App\Models\Company;
use Filament\Forms;
use Filament\Resources\Resource;
use Filament\Tables;
 
class CompanyResource extends Resource
{
    protected static ?string $model = Company::class;
 
    public static function form(Forms\Form $form): Forms\Form
    {
        return $form
            ->schema([
                Forms\Components\TextInput::make('name')
                    ->required()
                    ->maxLength(255),
                Forms\Components\Select::make('industry_id')
                    ->relationship('industry', 'name')
                    ->searchable()
                    ->preload(),
                Forms\Components\Textarea::make('description')
                    ->columnSpanFull(),
                Forms\Components\DatePicker::make('last_contacted_at'),
            ]);
    }
 
    public static function table(Tables\Table $table): Tables\Table
    {
        return $table
            ->columns([
                Tables\Columns\TextColumn::make('name')->searchable(),
                Tables\Columns\TextColumn::make('industry.name'),
                Tables\Columns\TextColumn::make('last_contacted_at')->date(),
            ])
            ->filters([
                Tables\Filters\SelectFilter::make('industry')
                    ->relationship('industry', 'name'),
            ])
            ->actions([
                Tables\Actions\EditAction::make(),
            ]);
    }
}
>_ php

This generates a complete admin interface with search, filtering, pagination, and CRUD operations.

Implementation Analysis: Different Strengths

Development Speed Factors

Rails optimizes for immediate results:

Scaffolding creates working applications in minutes
Convention eliminates architectural decisions
Generators handle common patterns automatically
Integrated toolchain reduces context switching

Laravel optimizes for comprehensive development:

Livewire enables rapid interactive development
Filament creates admin interfaces faster than traditional approaches
Jetstream provides enterprise-ready authentication
Rich ecosystem with elegant package integration

Code Organization Patterns

Rails Example - Company Controller:

class CompaniesController < ApplicationController
  before_action :authenticate_user!
  before_action :set_company, only: [:show, :edit, :update, :destroy]
 
  def index
    @companies = current_user.companies.page(params[:page])
  end
 
  def create
    @company = current_user.companies.build(company_params)
    if @company.save
      redirect_to @company, notice: 'Company created successfully.'
    else
      render :new, status: :unprocessable_entity
    end
  end
 
  private
 
  def company_params
    params.require(:company).permit(:name, :industry_id, :description)
  end
 
  def set_company
    @company = current_user.companies.find(params[:id])
  end
end
>_ ruby

Laravel Example - Company Controller:

<?php
 
namespace App\Http\Controllers;
 
use App\Http\Requests\StoreCompanyRequest;
use App\Models\Company;
use App\Models\Industry;
use Illuminate\Http\Request;
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Auth;
 
class CompanyController extends Controller
{
    public function __construct()
    {
        $this->middleware('auth');
    }
 
    public function index()
    {
        $companies = Auth::user()->companies()
            ->with('industry')
            ->paginate(15);
 
        return view('companies.index', compact('companies'));
    }
 
    public function create()
    {
        $industries = Industry::orderBy('name')->get();
        return view('companies.create', compact('industries'));
    }
 
    public function store(StoreCompanyRequest $request)
    {
        Auth::user()->companies()->create($request->validated());
 
        return redirect()->route('companies.index')
                        ->with('success', 'Company created successfully.');
    }
 
    public function show(Company $company)
    {
        $this->authorize('view', $company);
        return view('companies.show', compact('company'));
    }
}
>_ php

Laravel Form Request for validation:

<?php
 
namespace App\Http\Requests;
 
use Illuminate\Foundation\Http\FormRequest;
 
class StoreCompanyRequest extends FormRequest
{
    public function authorize()
    {
        return true;
    }
 
    public function rules()
    {
        return [
            'name' => 'required|string|max:255',
            'industry_id' => 'required|exists:industries,id',
            'description' => 'nullable|string|max:2000',
        ];
    }
 
    public function messages()
    {
        return [
            'industry_id.required' => 'Please select an industry for this company.',
        ];
    }
}
>_ php

Where Each Framework Excels

Rails strengths for rapid prototyping:

Zero-configuration project setup
Instant CRUD generation with scaffolding
Convention-based development velocity
Batteries-included philosophy
Strong community patterns for common features

Laravel strengths for comprehensive development:

Modern development environment with Sail
Reactive interfaces with Livewire
Enterprise-ready authentication with Jetstream
Rapid admin panels with Filament
Flexible architecture that grows with projects
Rich ecosystem with official and community packages

Feature Implementation Comparison

Dashboard and Analytics

Rails approach (from Part 2):

# Controller
def index
  @chart_data = current_user.companies
                             .joins(:industry)
                             .group('industries.name')
                             .count
  @company_count = current_user.companies.count
end
 
# View (with Chartkick gem)
<%= pie_chart @chart_data, donut: true %>
<p class='fs-1 fw-semibold'><%= @company_count %></p>
>_ ruby

Laravel approach:

// Controller
public function dashboard()
{
    $chartData = Auth::user()->companies()
                            ->join('industries', 'companies.industry_id', '=', 'industries.id')
                            ->selectRaw('industries.name, COUNT(*) as count')
                            ->groupBy('industries.name')
                            ->pluck('count', 'name');
 
    $companyCount = Auth::user()->companies()->count();
 
    return view('dashboard', compact('chartData', 'companyCount'));
}
 
// Blade template with Chart.js
<canvas id="industryChart"></canvas>
<script>
    const chartData = @json($chartData);
    new Chart(document.getElementById('industryChart'), {
        type: 'doughnut',
        data: {
            labels: Object.keys(chartData),
            datasets: [{
                data: Object.values(chartData),
                backgroundColor: ['#3B82F6', '#EF4444', '#10B981', '#F59E0B']
            }]
        }
    });
</script>
<p class="text-4xl font-semibold">{{ $companyCount }}</p>
>_ php

Analysis: Rails includes more built-in solutions for common web patterns, while Laravel provides elegant foundations for custom implementations with broader JavaScript ecosystem integration.

Model Relationships and Validation

Rails Company Model:

class Company < ApplicationRecord
  belongs_to :industry, optional: true
  belongs_to :user
 
  validates :name, presence: true, length: { maximum: 255 }
  validates :description, length: { maximum: 2000 }
 
  before_save :update_slug
 
  scope :by_industry, ->(industry) { where(industry: industry) }
 
  private
 
  def update_slug
    self.slug = name.parameterize if name_changed?
  end
end
>_ ruby

Laravel Company Model:

<?php
 
namespace App\Models;
 
use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model;
use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Relations\BelongsTo;
use Illuminate\Support\Str;
 
class Company extends Model
{
    protected $fillable = [
        'name', 'slug', 'industry_id', 'description', 'last_contacted_at'
    ];
 
    protected $casts = [
        'last_contacted_at' => 'datetime',
    ];
 
    public function industry(): BelongsTo
    {
        return $this->belongsTo(Industry::class);
    }
 
    public function user(): BelongsTo
    {
        return $this->belongsTo(User::class);
    }
 
    public function scopeByIndustry($query, $industry)
    {
        return $query->where('industry_id', $industry);
    }
 
    protected static function boot()
    {
        parent::boot();
 
        static::saving(function ($company) {
            if ($company->isDirty('name')) {
                $company->slug = Str::slug($company->name);
            }
        });
    }
}
>_ php

Validation comparison:

Rails: Model-level validations with simple syntax
Laravel: Request-level validation with expressive rules and reusable Form Request classes

Filtering and Search Implementation

Rails implementation (from Part 3):

# Custom filter class
class CompanyFilters
  attr_reader :companies, :params
 
  def initialize(companies, params = {})
    @companies = companies
    @params = params
  end
 
  def filter
    filter_industries
    filter_text_query
    scope
  end
 
  private
 
  def scope
    @scope ||= companies
  end
 
  def filter_text_query
    return unless params[:search].present?
    @scope = scope.where("LOWER(name) LIKE :query OR LOWER(description) LIKE :query",
                        query: "%#{params[:search].downcase}%")
  end
end
>_ ruby

Laravel implementation with Laravel Scout (full-text search):

<?php
 
namespace App\Http\Requests;
 
use Illuminate\Foundation\Http\FormRequest;
 
class CompanyFilterRequest extends FormRequest
{
    public function authorize()
    {
        return true;
    }
 
    public function rules()
    {
        return [
            'search' => 'nullable|string|max:255',
            'industry' => 'nullable|exists:industries,id',
        ];
    }
 
    public function applyToQuery($query)
    {
        if ($this->filled('search')) {
            $query->where(function ($q) {
                $q->where('name', 'LIKE', "%{$this->search}%")
                  ->orWhere('description', 'LIKE', "%{$this->search}%");
            });
        }
 
        if ($this->filled('industry')) {
            $query->where('industry_id', $this->industry);
        }
 
        return $query;
    }
}
 
// Controller usage
public function index(CompanyFilterRequest $request)
{
    $query = Auth::user()->companies()->with('industry');
    $companies = $request->applyToQuery($query)->paginate(15);
 
    return view('companies.index', compact('companies'));
}
 
// Alternative with Laravel Scout for full-text search
public function search(Request $request)
{
    if ($request->filled('search')) {
        $companies = Company::search($request->search)
            ->where('user_id', Auth::id())
            ->paginate(15);
    } else {
        $companies = Auth::user()->companies()->paginate(15);
    }
 
    return view('companies.index', compact('companies'));
}
>_ php

Analysis: Laravel's approach integrates validation and filtering elegantly while offering advanced search capabilities through Scout, while Rails provides more convention-based patterns.

Performance and Scalability Deep Dive

Laravel Performance Advantages

Laravel Octane transforms PHP performance characteristics:

// Traditional PHP-FPM: ~100-200 requests/second
// Laravel Octane with Swoole: ~2000+ requests/second
// Laravel Octane with RoadRunner: ~1500+ requests/second
 
// Installation and configuration
composer require laravel/octane
php artisan octane:install swoole
php artisan octane:start --workers=4 --task-workers=6
>_ php

Laravel Horizon provides elegant queue management:

// Config: horizon.php
'environments' => [
    'production' => [
        'supervisor-1' => [
            'connection' => 'redis',
            'queue' => ['default', 'emails', 'reports'],
            'balance' => 'auto',
            'processes' => 10,
            'tries' => 3,
        ],
    ],
],
 
// Real-time monitoring dashboard available at /horizon
>_ php

Rails Performance Patterns

Rails performance optimizations:

ActiveRecord optimizations and eager loading
Built-in caching strategies with Rails.cache
Hotwire for interactive features without JavaScript complexity
Convention-based performance patterns

Example Rails optimization:

# N+1 query prevention
@companies = current_user.companies.includes(:industry)
 
# Fragment caching
<% cache @company do %>
  <%= render @company %>
<% end %>
>_ ruby

Deployment and Infrastructure

Laravel deployment advantages:

Shared hosting compatibility - Laravel runs on basic PHP hosting
Lower hosting costs - PHP hosting typically costs 50-70% less than Ruby hosting
Laravel Forge - automated server provisioning and deployment
Laravel Vapor - serverless deployment on AWS

Cost comparison example:

Laravel hosting: $5-20/month for small applications
Rails hosting: $15-50/month for comparable performance

Real-World Development Considerations

Team Dynamics and Hiring

Rails teams typically experience:

Faster onboarding due to strong conventions
Consistent code structure across projects
Rapid feature development cycles
Smaller, specialized talent pool

Laravel teams typically experience:

Easier hiring from large PHP developer pool (60% of web applications use PHP)
More flexibility in implementation approaches
Elegant code that's enjoyable to maintain
Strong integration with existing PHP infrastructure

Project Evolution and Scaling

Rails excels when:

Building standard web applications quickly
Team values convention over configuration
Rapid iteration and validation are critical
Developer productivity is the primary concern

Laravel excels when:

Team needs implementation flexibility
Existing PHP infrastructure exists
Large developer talent pool is important
Code elegance and readability are priorities
Performance at scale is crucial (with Octane)
Lower infrastructure costs matter

Modern Laravel Ecosystem Advantages

Spatie packages provide incredible productivity:

// Laravel Permission for role-based access
use Spatie\Permission\Models\Role;
$user->assignRole('company-manager');
$user->givePermissionTo('edit companies');
 
// Laravel Backup for automated backups
use Spatie\Backup\Tasks\Backup\BackupJob;
BackupJob::dispatch();
 
// Laravel Medialibrary for file handling
$company->addMediaFromRequest('logo')
        ->toMediaCollection('logos');
 
// Laravel Query Builder for complex queries
$companies = QueryBuilder::for(Company::class)
    ->allowedFilters(['name', 'industry'])
    ->allowedSorts(['name', 'created_at'])
    ->paginate();
>_ php

The Deployment and DevOps Story

Rails Deployment

Rails 8 with Docker (from Part 4):

# config/deploy.yml (Kamal)
image: your-username/company-crm
servers:
  web:
    - 192.168.1.100
 
env:
  clear:
    RAILS_ENV: production
  secret:
    - RAILS_MASTER_KEY
    - DATABASE_URL
>_ yaml

Convention-based deployment:

Built-in Docker integration
Kamal for simple orchestration
Environment-based configuration

Laravel Deployment

Laravel with Docker and optimized deployment:

FROM php:8.2-fpm
 
# Install PHP extensions
RUN docker-php-ext-install pdo pdo_mysql opcache
 
# Copy and optimize Laravel application
COPY . /var/www/html
WORKDIR /var/www/html
 
RUN composer install --optimize-autoloader --no-dev
RUN php artisan config:cache
RUN php artisan route:cache
RUN php artisan view:cache
RUN php artisan event:cache
 
# Enable OPcache for production performance
RUN echo "opcache.enable=1" >> /usr/local/etc/php/conf.d/opcache.ini
>_ dockerfile

Laravel Forge deployment script:

cd /home/forge/your-site.com
git pull origin main
composer install --no-interaction --prefer-dist --optimize-autoloader --no-dev
php artisan config:cache
php artisan route:cache
php artisan view:cache
php artisan queue:restart
php artisan octane:reload
>_ bash

Deployment comparison:

Rails: Convention-based with excellent Docker integration
Laravel: Flexible with multiple optimized hosting solutions and typically lower costs

Framework Ecosystem Comparison

Package Management and Extensions

Rails Gems:

Convention-based gem integration
Strong opinions about gem selection
Batteries-included philosophy reduces external dependencies
Generators often included with gems

Laravel Packages:

Composer-based package management
Rich ecosystem with elegant integrations
Multiple official packages for common needs (Nova, Cashier, Scout, Sanctum)
Spatie ecosystem provides comprehensive functionality
Flexible package architecture

Development Tools

Rails Development:

Rails console for debugging and experimentation
Built-in generators for scaffolding
Integrated testing framework
Convention-based development workflow

Laravel Development:

Artisan commands for code generation
Tinker for interactive debugging
Laravel Telescope for application insights
Laravel Horizon for queue monitoring
Laravel Debugbar for development debugging
Flexible development workflow options

Making the Decision: Context Matters

Choose Laravel when:

Large talent pool matters: PHP developers are more abundant and often less expensive to hire
Existing PHP infrastructure: Your organization already runs PHP applications or has PHP expertise
Performance at scale: Laravel Octane provides dramatic performance improvements
Budget constraints: Lower hosting costs and developer costs
Flexibility is crucial: You need multiple approaches to solve problems elegantly
Learning curve concerns: Laravel's documentation and community resources are exceptionally beginner-friendly
Code elegance priority: Your team values readable, expressive code syntax
Modern tooling: Comprehensive development environment with Sail, reactive interfaces with Livewire

Choose Rails when:

Speed to market is critical: Convention-driven development accelerates initial velocity
Team consistency matters: You want predictable code structure across all projects
Generator-based workflow appeals: Scaffolding and generators match your development style
Convention over configuration: You prefer opinionated frameworks that eliminate decisions
Ruby expertise exists: Your team appreciates Ruby's expressiveness and Rails conventions
Rapid prototyping: Need to validate ideas quickly with minimal setup

Conclusion

Both Rails and Laravel excel at rapid prototyping, but they optimize for different developer experiences and project contexts.

For pure prototyping speed, Rails typically wins due to its scaffolding and convention-driven approach. You can generate a complete CRUD interface in minutes, while Laravel requires more explicit setup but rewards you with elegant, readable code and modern development tools.

For long-term development sustainability, both frameworks scale well, but Laravel's flexible architecture, performance advantages with Octane, and larger talent pool often provide advantages for growing teams.

For team dynamics, consider your hiring constraints and developer preferences. Rails attracts developers who value convention and rapid development, while Laravel appeals to those who appreciate elegant syntax and flexible architecture.

For budget considerations, Laravel often provides significant advantages in both developer hiring costs and infrastructure expenses, making it particularly attractive for cost-conscious startups and organizations.

The bottom line:

Don't overthink the framework choice. Both Rails and Laravel power successful companies at massive scale. Consider your team's expertise, hiring constraints, development timeline, and budget. Pick the framework that gets your MVP in front of users fastest, then iterate based on real user feedback rather than theoretical performance concerns.

The real success factors:

Team expertise and preferences
Time to market requirements
Long-term maintenance considerations
Available talent pool and budget constraints
Infrastructure and hosting costs

Choose the tool that your team can execute with confidently and ship quickly. Market validation trumps framework optimization every time.

Ready to validate your business concept with rapid prototyping, regardless of framework choice? Both Rails and Laravel can accelerate your path to market when used effectively. Let's discuss which approach aligns with your team's strengths and project timeline.

Footnotes

Ruby on Rails is a server-side web application framework written in Ruby under the MIT License. Rails is a model–view–controller framework, providing default structures for a database, a web service, and web pages. First released in 2004, it emphasizes convention over configuration and the DRY principle. https://rubyonrails.org/ ↩
Laravel is a free and open-source PHP web framework created by Taylor Otwell and intended for the development of web applications following the model–view–controller architectural pattern. First released in 2011, Laravel emphasizes elegant syntax and developer happiness. https://laravel.com/ ↩