RailsConf 2025 The Rails Story: Two Decades of Design and Decisions by Ratnadeep Deshmane

Ever wondered why Rails is built the way it is? This talk explores the thoughtful design decisions behind Ruby on Rails, tracing how its features evolved over the past two decades. We'll uncover the historical context and reasoning behind Rails' choices, such as "Convention over Configuration," and why some features have evolved or disappeared entirely. Beginners will clearly understand Rails’ fundamentals, while experienced developers will gain a deeper appreciation of the framework they use every day.