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# Ruby on Rails

Ruby on Rails is the proven open-source framework we use to build robust web applications quickly — from MVP to scalable platform.

## What is Ruby on Rails?

Ruby on Rails — Rails for short — is an open-source web framework written in Ruby. Airbnb, GitHub, Shopify, SoundCloud and Zendesk were all built on Rails. The framework provides a robust, flexible and efficient foundation for web applications of all sizes.

At Sping we have years of experience with Rails and are active participants in the Ruby on Rails community.

## Why Ruby on Rails?

Rails follows convention over configuration. Fewer decisions, more building. Combined with Ruby’s expressive syntax, this produces faster development and shorter lead times.

## Core benefits

* **Rapid development** — Less code for the same result. Especially well-suited for MVPs and time-sensitive projects.
* **All-in-one** — Rails covers web, mobile and API development without requiring additional tools from the start.
* **Open source** — No licensing costs. The cost efficiency extends to maintenance: conventions keep the codebase understandable.
* **Scalability** — Rails architecture grows with you, from startup to enterprise. Individual components can be replaced later with technologies that better fit specific needs.
* **Built-in security** — Protection against common vulnerabilities is a standard part of the framework.
* **Active community** — Nearly 20 years of development has produced a mature ecosystem of gems, documentation and shared best practices.

## When to choose Rails?

For teams that want to ship a quality product quickly without getting locked into a complex technical foundation. Rails is the natural fit for MVPs, platforms and applications where maintainability and longevity matter.

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