Startups on Rails in 2024 - Current Trends and Future Improvements

Explore the current landscape of startups using Ruby on Rails in this 52-minute keynote address from RailsConf 2024. Discover why Rails is still quietly recommended among Y Combinator founders and examine both its strengths and challenges. Learn how Rails 7 and Hotwire have reinvigorated the framework's appeal for new businesses prioritizing productivity and pragmatism. Analyze feedback from startup founders to understand how Rails has supported their growth and what improvements could attract more entrepreneurs to the framework. Gain insights into the evolving relationship between the startup community and Rails, and consider the framework's potential for powering the next generation of innovative companies.