As a longtime product designer in the process of refreshing my development skills, one of the things I appreciate about Rails is how transparent and evident it’

As a longtime product designer in the process of refreshing my development skills, one of the things I appreciate about Rails is how transparent and evident it’s point of view is. Without too much trouble I’m able to understand both the jobs the tool is suited for and whether I’ll enjoy the experience of learning / working with it. Many other frameworks / languages I’ve experienced require a more significant investment of time before I’ve been able make a similar assessment. The feeling of investing a few months into a dead-end is unpleasant. I’m sure an experienced engineer is much more able to make these assessments; however as a perpetual dilettante in this space clear signaling is such a time-saver.