What Ruby on Rails Is and How It Works
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EDITOR BRIEF
Ruby on Rails, or Rails, is an open-source web framework built with Ruby that helps developers create websites and apps faster by handling repetitive work and giving code a clear structure. Ruby is a readable programming language, while Rails provides tools and defaults for things like databases, user authentication, and file organization. It is mainly a back-end framework, handling behind-the-scenes server tasks.
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For beginners, Rails is a good example of how frameworks save time by doing setup work for you. Try building a small app and notice which parts Rails provides automatically, such as routing or database support.
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