Is Ruby on Rails a Good Career Choice in 2023?

In this episode, Ollie Headee discusses whether Ruby on Rails is a good career choice in 2023. Ollie shares that the question of Rails' viability as a career has been raised for over a decade, with periodic claims of its decline. However, he notes that despite these claims, Ruby on Rails continues to thrive in its own niche. Ollie analyzes survey data, including Stack Overflow reports, which indicate that Ruby and Rails may not be as popular as other languages and frameworks, but they still have a vibrant community and active development. He highlights the advantages of building with Rails, such as productivity and a robust ecosystem. While he acknowledges that other technologies like React and Node.js have gained popularity, Ollie believes that Ruby on Rails can coexist and offer unique benefits to developers. He suggests that instead of worrying about the long-term future, developers should focus on using the tools they love and building great things with them.