Meteor vs Ruby on Rails : Which is Better?

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Meteor

Meteor is a complete platform for building web and mobile apps in pure JavaScript. Developed by The Meteor Development Group

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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Ruby on Rails

Ruby on Rails, or simply Rails, is a server-side web application framework written in Ruby under the MIT License. Developed by David Heinemeier Hansson

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Ruby

Meteor VS Ruby on Rails

Meteor is a full-stack JavaScript framework that excels in real-time applications and seamless integration with MongoDB, while Ruby on Rails is known for its convention over configuration approach, making it ideal for rapid application development.

Meteor

Pros:

  • Real-time data updates
  • Full-stack JavaScript framework
  • Seamless integration with MongoDB
  • Rich ecosystem of packages
  • Built-in support for mobile applications

Cons:

  • Steeper learning curve for non-JavaScript developers
  • Less mature compared to other frameworks
  • Limited built-in templating options

Ruby on Rails

Pros:

  • Convention over configuration
  • Rich ecosystem of gems
  • Highly scalable and maintainable
  • Strong community support
  • Excellent for rapid application development

Cons:

  • Performance can be slower compared to other frameworks
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Can be overkill for small applications

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