RR 365: Should I Use Ruby on Rails with Nathan Kontny

Panel: Charles Max WoodDave KimuraEric BerryDavid Richards Special Guests: Nathan KontnyIn this episode of Ruby Rogues, the panelists talk to Nathan Kontny about his video Should I use Ruby on Rails? Nathan has been a Rails developer since about 2005 when he created a startup and has since been making software and starting business. He has just recently been running the CRM Highrise and is now onto more projects elsewhere. They talk about his prior experiences as a software developer, why he chose to use Rails when creating software, and much more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Nathan introShould I use Ruby on Rails? VideoEngineer for Obama’s re-election campaignCreated DraftInkling using RailsWorked ad Y CombinatorChose Rails to create startupsLives are better when people feel like they’re being heardThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniWhy did you use Rails over something like Django?Looking into discussion boards and the libraries already createdWhat made you think it would stay the hottest?Hosting was awfulUsing the hype of Rails to get good press for his startupWhen did you first feel confident in your decision to use Rails?Rackspace Do you still use Rails or have you switched to something like Node?Still confident in his decision and loves it as a platformUsing Rails for what it’s good forAnd much, much more!Links:RailsShould I use Ruby on Rails?HighriseY CombinatorDraftThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniDjangoRackspace Node@natekontnyNathan’s MediumNathan’s...