The Digital Press

This dialogue humorously contrasts the complexity of modern Rails 8 setups involving many JavaScript tools with the simplicity of classic vanilla Rails, highlighting tensions in web development trends.

Why it matters: Modern Rails development often requires juggling many tools like Vite, React, Babel, and Docker, increasing complexity.

The big picture: Despite new stacks, vanilla Rails apps still offer fast, simple setups with instant loading and minimal configuration.

The stakes: Overcomplicating Rails apps risks developer fatigue and alienates those who value Rails’ original out-of-the-box productivity.

Commenters say: Many appreciate Rails' simplicity compared to modern JS stacks, lament tooling fatigue, and see potential for a Rails revival aided by AI.