Overview
Ruby on Rails is a full-stack Ruby framework containing the pieces needed for database-backed web applications. It separates Model, View, and Controller responsibilities while connecting HTTP input, data operations, and responses such as HTML or JSON.
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Combine MVC layers with application services
Active Record maps database rows to objects, Action Pack covers routing and controllers, and Action View renders representations. Rails also includes libraries for mail, jobs, WebSockets, file attachments, rich text, and supporting utilities.
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Choose conventions for a complete business web application
It is a candidate for database-centered applications whose UI, APIs, and background work benefit from shared conventions and one project structure. Start with a small generated application and verify which bundled parts your system actually needs.
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Evaluate the full stack and standalone components separately
Rails includes a broad stack, while Active Record, Active Model, Action Pack, and Action View can also be used independently. Define the boundary instead of assuming every component is required. Report security vulnerabilities through the official security-policy process, not a public issue.
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Official sources
- [1]rails/rails — README(2026-09-12)
- [2]Ruby on Rails Guides(2026-09-12)
Supplemental curator note
Selected for its durable brand, component-level search surface, and mature documentation architecture.
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Built with
- Ruby
Categories and tags
Categories
GitHub Topics
- rails
- mvc
- html
- activerecord
- activejob
- ruby
- framework
GitHub dataView detailed GitHub data
- Stars
- 58,750
- Forks
- 22,385
- Watchers
- 2,341
- Open issues
- 487
- Primary language
- Ruby
- License
- MIT
- Repository last updated
- Sep 12, 2026
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