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Build a database-backed MVC application with Ruby on Rails

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Stars
58,750
Primary language
Ruby
License
MIT
Repository last updated
Sep 12, 2026

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.

Sources: [1]

Official sources

  1. [1]rails/rails — README(2026-09-12)
  2. [2]Ruby on Rails Guides(2026-09-12)
Supplemental curator note

Selected for its durable brand, component-level search surface, and mature documentation architecture.

Growth trends

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58,750 Stars

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Built with

  • Ruby

Categories and tags

Categories

GitHub Topics

  • rails
  • mvc
  • html
  • activerecord
  • activejob
  • ruby
  • framework
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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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