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Ruby on Rails vs Transmit

Transmit started first, in 1998, 7 years before Ruby on Rails.

Ruby on Rails 21y 278d since 2004 · Standing Transmit 28y 259d since 1998 · Standing started first

Why Ruby on Rails lasted

  • It taught a decade of startups that a web app is a folder with opinions.
  • Shopify, GitHub, Basecamp, and a long tail of apps that still print money in Ruby.

Why Transmit lasted

  • Panic makes Mac software like objects. Transmit is the FTP client as a piece of furniture.
  • Designers and shops still have it because it is the nice way to talk to a bucket.

Questions

Which is older, Ruby on Rails or Transmit?

Transmit started first, in 1998, 7 years before Ruby on Rails.

How long has Transmit been running?

Transmit has been up 28 years 259 days, since 1998-01-01.

How long has Ruby on Rails been running?

Ruby on Rails has been up 21 years 278 days, since 2004-12-13.

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