The Rails Story - Two Decades of Design and Decisions

Explore the thoughtful design decisions behind Ruby on Rails in this 30-minute conference talk that traces how the framework's features evolved over two decades. Discover the historical context and reasoning behind Rails' foundational principles like "Convention over Configuration" and understand why certain features have evolved or disappeared entirely. Gain clear insights into Rails' fundamentals if you're a beginner, or develop a deeper appreciation for the framework's architecture if you're an experienced developer. Learn about the deliberate choices that shaped one of the most influential web development frameworks and understand the philosophy that continues to guide its evolution today.