> “Staying on the Rails” makes any new developer productive almost immediately ... Sticking to the standards evangelized by the community and adding proper docu

> “Staying on the Rails” makes any new developer productive almost immediately ... Sticking to the standards evangelized by the community and adding proper documentation ... makes onboarding a breeze, which creates more productive developers, which makes hiring more accessible, which reduces your “bus factor.” You could make the reverse argument. Using "industry standard" tools makes your top performers much more likely to get poached. Using unusual (but enjoyable) technologies might increase employee loyalty.