Ruby Archaeology - Forgotten Web Frameworks

Explore the forgotten Ruby web frameworks of the 2000s in this insightful conference talk from RubyConf 2022. Delve into the creative spirit that once drove developers to experiment with numerous web projects, and examine why the focus has shifted to a handful of large Ruby web frameworks. Discover lesser-known frameworks that have fallen by the wayside, excluding popular ones like Sinatra, Hanami, Roda, and Merb. Investigate the reasons behind the decline in framework experimentation, uncover valuable features and ideas worth exploring, and consider whether any of these forgotten frameworks deserve revival or replication. Gain a deeper understanding of Ruby's web development history and contemplate its future direction in this thought-provoking 31-minute presentation.