.NET vs. Rails: Which Tech Stack Will Save Your Startup?

In this episode of SaaS That App: Building B2B Web Applications, Aaron Marchbanks and Justin Edwards are joined by Damon Altamore, Founder and CEO of ThisWay Development, to jump into a deep-dive comparison of Ruby on Rails vs .NET for SaaS applications, exploring when each framework shines and why.

What You’ll Learn:

How to evaluate tech stack choices based on organizational fit, team size, and compliance requirements
Why open source frameworks excel for rapid prototyping and early-stage startups
The trade-offs between .NET's enterprise-ready structure and Rails' development speed
How to assess developer talent pools and hiring considerations across different tech stacks
Why conventional frameworks like Rails and .NET outperform emerging technologies for new SaaS products

Damon is the Founder and CEO of ThisWay Development and a .NET expert with over 20 years of experience in enterprise-level software development. He specializes in building secure, scalable applications and has particular expertise working with insurance companies and financial institutions who need complex compliance solutions. His deep understanding of Microsoft technologies and emphasis on robust system design makes him a valuable voice on enterprise software architecture.

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Highlights:

[00:00] Introduction
[02:20] Rails and Open Source
[03:28] Why Enterprises Love .NET
[04:47] Rails vs .NET at Scale
[11:07] Blame Microsoft When Stuff Breaks?
[17:18] Hiring: Who Can You Actually Find?
[20:06] Do Dev Certifications Matter?
[27:52] What Building in Rails Feels Like
[31:37] When AI Writes Bad Code
[36:19] Ideal Use Cases: Rails or .NET?
[40:00] Closing Thoughts

Episode Resources:

Damon Altamore on LinkedIn
ThisWay Development Website
Aaron Marchbanks on LinkedIn
Justin Edwards on LinkedIn
Daniel Cannon on LinkedIn
Delta Systems Website

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