After a very hard decision-making process, we’re going to hold off on switching to Ruby + Rails for now at The Devine Group.
Primary factors:
- Apparent lack of or difficulty in implementing cookieless apps (we need it for our assessments)
- Lack of adequate charting components (we need for our reports)
- Lack of internal knowledge of Unix-based deployment (Apache, FastCGI, etc.)
- Lack of internal knowledge of Ruby
- Internal resistance to switching from Microsoft platform (old dogs, new tricks)
I won’t go over all the things that impressed me about RoR, the list would be too long—I’m going to keep my eye on it and I’m not ruling it out for future development projects.

Hi Ryan:
I have a client that is looking for a Ruby developer and project leader in Cincinatti and wanted to see if we could discuss it. Perhaps someone in your network is interested in a full time role with a global consulting company. Please call me anytime or find me on linked in.
April Winenger 678-614-8393