Before I asked this question I had a look through the search results for ‘Ruby on Rails’ here on SO. Couldn’t find much, but the following (found on this page) amused me
Personally, I started using .html, moved onto php, tried ruby (hated it), discovered Python / DJango.. and have been happy ever since.
Now here’s the deal. I have no personal intention of learning Ruby on Rails just yet, but it’s the topic of a group presentation I am to do at the Uni (and my mates chose the RoR subject). People with a grudge against students asking homework-type questions should leave immediately.
This question is for RoR people who find it great. I hope to find those that claim RoR is the best (authors of the breathtaking testimonials to be found at RoR website). What makes RoR so outstanding? What would you like the youths of today to find out about it just before they leave the Uni with a degree. Try suggesting something that could root in their minds and perhaps navigate them the RoR way after leaving Uni.
Your answers will not only help my presentation, but could be the source of enlightenment for many.
I blogged in detail about why I love Rails three years ago, but for me for number one cool feature is that it makes developing web applications easy and fun.