A frame similar to Pylons for Ruby

Question

I have been using Python for most of my web projects lately, and I really liked the Pylons MVC framework. I like the incredible transparency (lack of magic), the built-in components that they have chosen (sqlalchemy, formencode, routes), and the ability to easily change things (use a different ORM or template engine).

Moving forward, due to limitations in my company, I'm going to try Ruby, not Python. I am wondering if people with experience in both have any recommendations for Ruby structure comparable to Pylons.

Python for Django since Ruby to Rails

Python for Pylons since Ruby should?

Answer 1

I have no experience with pylons, so it's hard for me to compare, but if you're looking for an easy alternative to Rails, definitely check out Sinatra . However, keep in mind that this is not an MVC infrastructure.

Ramaze is another alternative that is ORM and agnostic template.

Answer 2

Python for Django since Ruby to Rails

Python for Pylons, since Ruby is Merb , is my best guess.

But since Merb and Rails converge in the nearly-released Rails 3.0 (in Beta 3 right now) is the lead developer , since Merb now plays the same role in the merged product, I would suggest that

Python for Pylons since Ruby to Rails 3.0

YMMV, of course.

Answer 3

Honestly, I'm not sure how it compares with Pylons, but if you value simplicity and transparency, you will definitely like Sinatra. And if you decide to give it a try, I also recommend Monk if you're already used to the MVC framework.