Cro vs Ruby on Rails

Raku's answer to async chaos meets the framework that makes you feel like a productivity wizard, until you realize you're just following the magic. Here's our take.

Cro

Nice Pick

Raku's answer to async chaos. Build reactive APIs without the callback hell.

Pros

• Leverages Raku's built-in concurrency for high-performance I/O
• Strong type safety and composability for scalable network services
• Excellent support for real-time features like WebSocket servers

Cons

• Limited ecosystem compared to mainstream frameworks like Node.js or Go
• Requires familiarity with Raku, which has a niche adoption

Ruby on Rails

The framework that makes you feel like a productivity wizard, until you realize you're just following the magic.

Pros

• Convention over configuration means less boilerplate code
• Built-in tools like ActiveRecord and ActionCable for rapid development
• Strong community support and extensive gem ecosystem

Cons

• Can feel bloated for small projects or microservices
• Performance can lag behind newer frameworks in high-throughput scenarios

The Verdict

Use Cro if: You want leverages raku's built-in concurrency for high-performance i/o and can live with limited ecosystem compared to mainstream frameworks like node.js or go.

Use Ruby on Rails if: You prioritize convention over configuration means less boilerplate code over what Cro offers.

The Bottom Line

Cro wins

Raku's answer to async chaos. Build reactive APIs without the callback hell.