Try a very quick project with both languages? Maybe a todo list using Ruby/Rails and PHP/CodeIgniter (language/framework). Not really answering your question bu

Try a very quick project with both languages? Maybe a todo list using Ruby/Rails and PHP/CodeIgniter (language/framework). Not really answering your question but you should also see how these two work with your own eyes instead of just relying on anecdote, even if you’re just starting programming.