For about a year now, we have turned to Ruby on Rails as our default platform for web development. Recent, in-progress (and all, as of this writing, not-public) projects include a redevelopment of the Colden Corporation’s intranet; a video-based site for a startup helping companies dialog with physicians on back-to-work requirements for job positions and injured workers; a web-based mailing list and contact management for the Syracuse University Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development; and an online application for a local economic development agency.
Depending on the exact nature of the goals and technical infrastructure of a given project, we do not dismiss the value and appropriateness of technologies such as PHP, ColdFusion, and other web platforms - but we certainly find Rails an attractive option of late. Our goal, as always, is to marry the right blend of tech, design, marketing, and strategy to accomplish our clients’ goals.