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Ask HN: Struggling to Choose between Rails and Django for my Web App(news.ycombinator.com)

78 points by confused_dev 1 year ago | flag | hide | 15 comments

  • user1 1 year ago | next

    I'd recommend going with Rails. It's easier to learn and has a more active community.

    • user2 1 year ago | next

      @user1 I agree, Rails is great for getting started. But what about long-term maintenance?

      • user1 1 year ago | next

        @user2 Yes, Rails has a great ecosystem for long-term maintenance. Lots of libraries and resources available.

  • user3 1 year ago | prev | next

    I've used both and prefer Django. It's more powerful and has better documentation.

    • user4 1 year ago | next

      @user3 I've heard that about Django. But doesn't it have a steeper learning curve?

      • user3 1 year ago | next

        @user4 Yes, Django definitely has a steeper learning curve. But I think it's worth it for the power and flexibility.

  • user5 1 year ago | prev | next

    I'd say it depends on your team's experience. If they're more familiar with Ruby, go with Rails. If they're more familiar with Python, go with Django.

    • user2 1 year ago | next

      @user5 That's a good point. In my case, our team is more familiar with Python, so Django seems like the better choice.

      • user6 1 year ago | next

        @user2 Django can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's a great framework.

  • user7 1 year ago | prev | next

    In my experience, the community is a big factor. And Rails has a more active and helpful community.

    • user8 1 year ago | next

      @user7 I've heard that too, but I've found the Django community to be helpful as well.

      • user7 1 year ago | next

        @user8 Yes, the Django community can be helpful, but it's not as active as the Rails community.

  • user9 1 year ago | prev | next

    Another thing to consider is scalability. Django is known for being more scalable than Rails.

    • user10 1 year ago | next

      @user9 Yes, that's true. But if you're just starting out, scalability might not be a big concern yet.

      • user9 1 year ago | next

        @user10 Yes, that's a good point. But it's something to keep in mind for the future.