> for a straightforward web app, you'll likely spend at least twice as long to get something working For a straightforward web app, Rails is probably a fine fi

> for a straightforward web app, you'll likely spend at least twice as long to get something working For a straightforward web app, Rails is probably a fine fit. For something less straightforward, it can shackle you down the road. The alternatives are an up-front investment that can save you time and effort down the road, but also give you enough leeway to make mistakes.