Outsourcing Your Ruby on Rails Development:
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Case Study: Smart Pension

Ruby on Rails app development with a Formula 1 growth speed

Smart Pension is a workplace pension platform that has evolved from an aspiring startup into one of the largest pension providers in the UK. Once their transformative solution proved a success, the demand for the product skyrocketed, also outside of their home market. As a consequence, the development team had to grow exponentially to keep up with the rapid business expansion.

Hiring skilled developers and maintaining code quality were the two major concerns. That’s what attracted Smart Pension to team augmentation with Code & Pepper.

Fast forward to today: dedicated teams of Ruby engineers work from two different offices set up by Code & Pepper and are fully synced with the headquarters. Agile project management ensures optimal product quality and open communication between the dispersed teams.

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Why Outsource Ruby on Rails Development?

When it comes to building web applications, Ruby on Rails (RoR) is a popular choice among developers.
However, not all companies have the resources or expertise to handle RoR development in-house. This is where outsourcing comes in.
Outsourcing Ruby on Rails development allows you to tap into a pool of highly skilled and experienced developers,
without the need to invest in hiring and training your own team.

Increase Efficiency and Reduce Costs

Exceptional Engineering Talent

The Ruby on Rails outsourcing can connect you with extraordinary engineering talent. These professionals are more proficient than average developers and hence, can deliver your project much faster. The speed of delivery directly correlates with reduced development costs, making it an efficient and economical solution.

AI Tools Proficiency

Talents are skilled in leveraging AI tools that enhance both the quality and speed of software development. With these tools, the development process can be streamlined, further increasing efficiency and reducing costs. This use of advanced technologies also ensures that your product stays competitive and cutting-edge in the market.

Quality Assurance

High-quality software development is another advantage that comes from this talent. By building robust and reliable software from the outset, you save significant costs that would otherwise be spent on testing, maintenance, and iterative development. In essence, this helps in preventing the accumulation of technological debt.

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The Benefits of Outsourcing
Ruby on Rails Development with Us

Smooth recruiting process

Few startups have the right HR and recruitment procedures to achieve hiring efficiency. If that’s the case, an outsourcing company specialising in recruiting software developers can come to the rescue. Let us help you make headway and find the right Ruby on Rails developers for your team.

Cost-effective hiring

Scarcity of skilled developers on your local job market can slow down the development process and delay product release. Don’t let this happen: trust an experienced partner that can provide you with the best match for your company as well as significantly reduce time-to-hire and recruitment costs.

Dynamic teams

As your application gains more users, you also have to scale up your development efforts to respond to the growing demand. A Ruby on Rails outsourcing company can shape the product team according to your current needs. This way, you have all the required skills at your disposal on every stage of development.

Coding standards

Code quality guarantees correct operation of every app. This can be achieved by following the best software development practices, such as code reviews, test-driven development, design patterns, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment. You can be sure that our Rails developers know them all backwards and forwards.

Efficient project management

Having the best talent on board is only the beginning, as no project can be successful without competent execution and management. With that in mind, we rely on Scrum methodology to plan, track, and evaluate our work. Thanks to open communication, all people involved in the project always stay in the loop.

FinTech expertise

Ruby on Rails works like a charm in a variety of cutting-edge financial products. It’s used by Stripe, Square, Bloomberg and Indiegogo, among others. As an experienced Ruby on Rails development company, Code & Pepper has the skills and the know-how necessary to build innovative financial solutions.

Access to Specialised Skills

Outsourcing companies often have a wide range of developers with diverse skill sets.
This means that you can choose the best team for your specific project, rather than being limited to the skills of your in-house team.

Top Companies Trust Ruby on Rails
for Their App Development Needs

Whenever rapidly built and updated web apps are the key to business activity, Ruby on Rails
can shine more light on performance and automation. Some FinTech leaders are already rolling with RoR.

Ruby on Rails:
The In-Demand Programming Language

According to the State of Software Engineers report, Ruby was the second most in-demand programming language in the world in 2022, creating 1.8x more interview requests for the engineers proficient in it. For years, Ruby on Rails developers have been particularly sought after by startups and the trend is still strong.

Time efficiency and reasonable development cost make many businesses choose to build their applications using Ruby on Rails and constantly look for talented developers.

If Ruby on Rails is your go-to framework for building a proof of concept, a prototype, an MVP or a full-blown app, but carrying out the whole process on your own seems overwhelming: Ruby on Rails development company can ease the pain. We have plenty of seasoned developers.

Why Choose Our
Ruby on Rails Outsourcing Company?

Rapid development

Ruby on Rails holds several aces in its sleeve that make it one of the most used web frameworks. The Rails conventions enable quick project kickoff and help developers move between projects. RoR also features a vast number of open-source libraries, which simplify development and updates.

Abundance of gems

Third-party resources are a vital part of the Ruby on Rails ecosystem. When used wisely (i.e. carefully picked and updated), official or third-party plugins and gems, as well as your own resources reused across the application, can work wonders for the development speed, code clarity, and consistency.

The Ruby family

Over the years of exceptional popularity, Ruby on Rails has gained a robust non-profit community, which results in the availability of battle-tried solutions and seasoned developers. The “convention over configuration” approach and ready-made gems shorten the learning curve, which enables an easy start in the new environment.

Code, test, ship

As the Ruby on Rails development company we value community that is highly focused on code quality and testing, giving rise to effective tools for automated tests. The culture of testing within RoR ensures robustness of the core software and third-party code (gems). This allows for shipping ready-to-use products relatively fast, without compromising the final quality.

The best of two worlds

Ruby is a powerful and dynamic programming language, yet with a relatively clean syntax and rapid development cycles. Its true potential in web development can be achieved when paired with Rails: the result is an application that is easier to test, check for bugs, and ready to deploy way faster.

Time saver

It is said that Ruby on Rails app development can be on average 30%—40% faster in comparison with other frameworks. This property of RoR can be a huge asset, especially when it comes to fast prototyping or creating an MVP, and is highly appreciated by startups that need to validate their idea in real market conditions.

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Martin Warner Head of Talent
Smart Pension

Code & Pepper have been instrumental in scaling our Engineering Team. By building dedicated teams of Ruby Engineers, they have helped us hire highly skilled developers into our business.

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James Varga CEO and Founder
DirectID (The ID Co.)

We value Code & Pepper for their proactive attitude, responsiveness and transparency. It’s a reliable and dependable company that we can recommend for other business entities to cooperate with.

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Aurélien Bonnel Chief Technology Officer
TradeCrediTech (Nimbla)

Code & Pepper provides high-quality, reliable code and designs. Flexible, responsive, and dedicated to client satisfaction: working with their team continues to add a lot of value to the business overall.

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Frequently Asked Questions
about Advanced Ruby on Rails Practices

Ruby on Rails is a powerful web development framework that has been widely adopted by developers around the world.

With its focus on convention over configuration, it enables developers to build web applications quickly and efficiently.

However, as with any technology, there are best practices and advanced techniques that can help take your skills to the next level.

In this FAQ, we have gathered some of the most frequently asked questions about advanced Ruby on Rails development practices to help you further improve your skills and build even better web applications.

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  • What are the best practices for writing clean and maintainable Ruby on Rails code?

    • Follow Ruby and Rails coding conventions.
    • Write tests using tools like RSpec.
    • Keep controllers thin and delegate as much work as possible to models.
    • Use partials and helpers to keep views organized.
    • Refactor frequently to keep the code DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself).
    • Keep the code simple and easy to understand.
    • Use gems and libraries to solve common problems instead of reinventing the wheel.
    • Keep the database schema updated with migrations.
    • Use environment-specific settings and configuration files.
    • Use Git for version control and regularly commit changes.
  • What are some advanced techniques for performance optimization in Ruby on Rails?

    Some advanced techniques for performance optimisation in Ruby on Rails include:

    • Eager loading of associations to reduce the number of database queries
    • Caching frequently used data and fragments of views to minimize database load and increase response speed
    • Using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to serve static assets and reduce server load
    • Optimizing database queries, such as using indexes, denormalizing data, or using a caching solution like Redis
    • Using multithreading and background processing with tools like Sidekiq or Delayed Job
    • Using a production-ready web server like Puma or Passenger to handle multiple requests concurrently
    • Optimizing memory usage by limiting object creation and managing object lifecycles
    • Profiling code with tools like Ruby Prof or New Relic to identify performance bottlenecks and track performance over time.

    It’s important to note that the specific optimisations will vary depending on the application’s requirements and workload, and a combination of techniques may be required to achieve optimal performance.

  • How can Ruby on Rails be integrated with new and emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI?

    Ruby on Rails can be integrated with blockchain and AI by using gems and libraries that provide interfaces to these technologies. For example, to integrate with a blockchain like Ethereum, you could use the ethereum.rb gem which provides a Ruby interface to Ethereum. Similarly, to integrate with AI technologies like Tensorflow or PyTorch, you could use gems such as tensorflow-ruby or torch-rb, which provide Ruby bindings for these libraries.

    Additionally, you could write custom code in Ruby to interact with these technologies directly, if a suitable gem does not exist. It’s important to note that while Ruby on Rails is a popular web framework, it may not be the best choice for building certain types of AI or blockchain applications that have very specific performance or scalability requirements.

  • What are the emerging trends in the Ruby on Rails community, such as serverless architecture and microservices?

    Ruby on Rails has been evolving to adapt to the latest industry trends and best practices. Some emerging trends include:

    • Serverless Architecture: Serverless architecture involves building and running applications and services without having to manage infrastructure. This approach is gaining popularity in the Ruby on Rails community as it offers advantages such as reduced costs, increased scalability and increased agility.
    • Microservices: Microservices architecture involves building a single application as a suite of small services, each running in its own process and communicating with lightweight mechanisms. This approach is becoming more popular as it allows for greater flexibility, faster development and deployment cycles, and improved resilience.
    • API-First Development: API-first development is a method of building an application by designing and building its API first, before creating the user interface. This approach is gaining popularity in the Ruby on Rails community as it makes it easier to create applications that can be consumed by a wide range of clients, including web, mobile, and IoT devices.
    • Use of JavaScript Frameworks: JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue.js are becoming increasingly popular in the Ruby on Rails community for building rich, interactive user interfaces.

    Overall, these trends reflect the ongoing evolution of Ruby on Rails as a framework and the community’s efforts to stay current with the latest industry trends and best practices.

  • What are the best practices for security in Ruby on Rails, including protection against common attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS)?

    Here are some best practices for security in Ruby on Rails:

    • Keep Rails and dependencies updated to the latest version to ensure security patches are applied.
    • Use strong and unique passwords, and store them securely using encryption and hashing algorithms.
    • Use the secure attributes feature of Rails to prevent mass assignment of model attributes.
    • Validate input to prevent SQL injection by sanitizing input data, using prepared statements, and avoiding dynamic SQL generation.
    • Protect against XSS by escaping any user input before displaying it, using a templating system like ERB, or using the h method.
    • Use SSL/TLS to encrypt all data in transit and protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.
    • Implement rate limiting to prevent against brute-force attacks on your login page.
    • Use a Content Security Policy (CSP) header to mitigate XSS risks.
    • Store sensitive information, such as API keys and passwords, in environment variables instead of hardcoding them into your codebase.
    • Regularly monitor your logs for any suspicious activity and take immediate action if required.

    These are general recommendations and the specific security measures required may vary depending on the nature of your application.

  • How can Ruby on Rails applications be scaled to handle high levels of traffic and data?

    There are several ways to scale Ruby on Rails applications to handle high levels of traffic and data:

    • Load balancing: distributing the incoming requests among multiple servers to distribute the load and reduce the risk of a single point of failure.
    • Caching: using caching mechanisms, such as fragment caching and page caching, to reduce the load on the application server by storing frequently requested data in memory.
    • Database optimization: using database optimization techniques, such as indexing, query optimization, and using a caching layer such as Memcached or Redis, to improve database performance.
    • Content delivery networks (CDN): using a CDN to cache and serve static assets, such as images and videos, from a network of servers closer to the end-user, reducing the load on the application server.
    • Auto-scaling: automatically adding and removing servers based on the current traffic levels, to dynamically adjust the capacity of the system.
    • Asynchronous processing: using background jobs to perform long-running tasks asynchronously, freeing up the application server to handle incoming requests.
    • Sharding: horizontally partitioning the data across multiple databases to distribute the load and improve performance.

    It’s important to note that the specific approach to scaling will depend on the specific requirements of the application, the type of traffic it receives, and the nature of the data it handles.

  • What is the best approach for developing and maintaining complex and large-scale Ruby on Rails applications, including debugging and troubleshooting?

    Here are some best practices for developing and maintaining complex and large-scale Ruby on Rails applications:

    • Code organization: Organize your code into modules and separate files to make it easier to maintain and debug.
    • Testing: Write automated tests to catch bugs early in the development process and ensure code quality. Use a testing framework such as RSpec or Minitest.
    • Debugging: Use a debugger, such as byebug or pry, to isolate and fix bugs in your code.
    • Monitoring: Use monitoring tools, such as New Relic or Skylight, to track performance and identify bottlenecks in your application.
    • Version control: Use a version control system, such as Git, to manage code changes and collaborate with other developers.
    • Continuous integration and deployment: Automate the build, test, and deployment process using tools like CircleCI, Jenkins or Travis CI.
    • Documentation: Document your code and create clear instructions for developers working on the codebase.
    • Regular maintenance: Regularly update dependencies, monitor logs, and fix bugs to ensure the application is secure and performing optimally.
    • Performance optimization: Optimize your application for performance by using caching, eager loading, and avoiding N+1 queries.

    By following these best practices, you can help ensure the reliability and scalability of your Ruby on Rails application, and make it easier to debug and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

  • What are the best practices for continuous integration and deployment in Ruby on Rails?

    Here are some best practices for Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) in Ruby on Rails:

    CI:

    • Use a CI tool like Travis CI, CircleCI or GitLab CI to automate the build and test process.
    • Automatically run tests with each code change to ensure code quality.
    • Use code coverage tools like SimpleCov to ensure tests cover the entire codebase.
    • Use a linter like RuboCop to enforce code style consistency.
    • Automatically deploy to a staging environment for testing before deploying to production.

    CD:

    • Use a version control system like Git for managing code.
    • Use a deployment tool like Capistrano or Heroku for deploying code to production.
    • Automate database migrations with tools like Rails migrations.
    • Use environment-specific configuration files for different environments like development, staging, and production.
    • Monitor application performance and availability with tools like New Relic or Datadog.

    Note: The specific best practices may vary based on the size and complexity of the project, but these general practices should be considered in any Ruby on Rails project.

  • How can effective collaboration and project management be maintained with remote teams in Ruby on Rails development?

    Effective collaboration and project management with remote teams in Ruby on Rails development can be maintained by following these best practices:

    • Use project management tools: Utilize tools such as Trello, Asana or JIRA to keep track of tasks, deadlines, and team member responsibilities.
    • Communication: Set up regular virtual meetings and encourage open and clear communication among team members.
    • Define clear goals and expectations: Ensure that everyone on the team understands their role, responsibilities, and the project goals.
    • Version control: Use version control systems like Git to keep track of code changes and manage conflicts.
    • Code reviews: Regular code reviews can help maintain code quality and ensure everyone is on the same page.
    • Continuous integration and delivery: Automated testing and deployment processes can help speed up the development cycle and reduce errors.
    • Document processes: Document processes, coding standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing among the team.

    By following these practices, remote teams can effectively collaborate and manage projects in Ruby on Rails development.

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