It's quick to get started with (and it's not PHP). It runs on *nix/Mac OS/Windows. Tools like scaffolding let you move on from simple CRUD stuff to business log

It's quick to get started with (and it's not PHP). It runs on *nix/Mac OS/Windows. Tools like scaffolding let you move on from simple CRUD stuff to business logic. I'm not a rails dev but these seem like desirable properties, especially if you are working with limited resources to get a prototype or mvp going asap.