Ruby on Rails 8.0, released on November 7, 2024
Ruby on Rails 8.0, released on November 7, 2024, brings significant enhancements specifically tailored for ROR developers. This latest Rails update empowers ROR developers to streamline web application development, deployment and management, significantly boosting efficiency and scalability.
Below is an overview of the key features in Rails 8.0:
- Self-Hosting Capabilities
Ruby on Rails 8.0 introduces independent self-hosting capabilities, enabling ROR developers to manage application hosting without dependence on third-party Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) providers. This enhancement provides ROR developers with greater flexibility, control and scalability options, ideal for businesses aiming for agile and efficient deployment. - Kamal 2 and Thruster Proxy for Seamless Deployment
Rails 8.0 simplifies deployment for ROR developers with Kamal 2, a powerful tool designed for effortless application deployment across cloud VMs, local servers or VPS environments. Additionally, Thruster Proxy integrates directly with the Puma web server, significantly optimizing deployment performance and scalability, delivering faster, more efficient ROR applications. - Solid Adapters for Enhanced Performance
ROR developers now benefit from Solid Cable, Solid Cache, and Solid Queue introduced in Rails 8.0. These built-in tools handle pub/sub messaging, caching, and job queuing directly through the application’s database, reducing reliance on external services like Redis. This advancement simplifies infrastructure management and boosts application performance for ROR developers.
ROR Ranked 14th in the TIOBE: July 2024
As of July 2024, Ruby—the core language powering Ruby on Rails (RoR) development—was ranked 14th in the TIOBE Programming Community Index, holding a 1.16% rating. This ranking highlights Ruby’s ongoing relevance in the programming landscape, reinforcing its importance as a critical skill for RoR development professionals.
Ruby on Rails Captures 24.29% Framework Market Share
24.29% is Ruby on Rails share within the web framework market specifically. This means that among websites using identifiable web frameworks, Ruby on Rails accounts for approximately 24.29%.
Ruby on Rails holds a substantial share in the web framework market. Approximately 6.2% of all websites whose server-side programming language is known utilize Ruby, indicating its widespread adoption.
Ruby on Rails continues to be a robust and widely adopted framework in 2025, serving a diverse range of industries and company sizes globally. Its strong community support and proven track record ensure its ongoing relevance in the evolving web development landscape.
Ruby on Rails events scheduled for 2025
- RailsConf 2025
Dates: July 8–10, 2025
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Details: The largest gathering of Rails developers worldwide, focusing on building, managing, and testing Rails applications. Notably, RailsConf 2025 will be the final edition of this conference, as future events transition to a broader focus under RubyConf.
- Rails World 2025
Dates: September 4–5, 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Details: A two-day community conference featuring technical talks, live demos, workshops, and keynotes on the latest features, tools, and best practices in Ruby on Rails development. This event brings together top ROR developers and industry leaders to discuss the future of Rails.