Ruby is a super-readable language with a powerful syntax, and Rails (3+) used in Rails-like ways gives the user a similar amount of power over db and web delive

Ruby is a super-readable language with a powerful syntax, and Rails (3+) used in Rails-like ways gives the user a similar amount of power over db and web delivery. Just because clarity of thought cannot be measured it doesn't mean the tools that enable it are worthless, or worth less. A "faster" language only gives a linear improvement in performance. It's only worth it if a 5-10x increase in hardware cost crosses the line between profit and failure. If it doesn't, I'll choose the tools that get the job done with half the team size and lets them get home early every time.