Evaluating Web Development Frameworks: Rails and Django

• Detailed review of Ruby on Rails and Django/Python web frameworks
• Over 20 criteria discussed and evaluated
• Use as a road map for your own evaluation
  
• Use as an introduction if you've already made a decision or joined a team

Postings Index

Rails and Django - Project and Community (part 2/15)

Rails and Django - Programming Language (part 3/15)

Rails and Django - Framework Concept (part 4/15)

Rails and Django - Installation / Directory Structure (part 5/15)

Rails and Django - Database and Models (part 6/15)

Rails and Django - Routing and Controllers (part 7/15)

Rails and Django - Templates, Forms (part 8/15)

Rails and Django - Data and User Administration (part 9/15)

Rails and Django - AJAX (part 10/15)

Rails and Django - Other Features (part 11/15)

Rails and Django - Documentation (part 12/15)

Rails and Django - User Extensions (part 13/15)

Rails and Django - Development Cycle (part 14/15)

Rails and Django - Conclusions (part 15/15)

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