That seems way too cheap, without knowing a real spec. Is the drupal solution coded with tests inbuilt? Properly coded rails is a lot more maintainable, but you'd be better researching developers no matter the language.
Blog: http://random8.zenunit.com/ Learn rails: http://sensei.zenunit.com/ On 01/04/2009, at 10:40 AM, george <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi guys, > > I have gotten quotes with several drupal devs and wanted to compare > this with ruby on rails. > > Between the range of $2500-5000 can I have a custom site created in > ruby, similar fashion to those of other video sites (except no public > video uploads) that can work in conjunction with quicktime streaming > server? The site would start with "web pages" imported from > spreadsheet files (500+) with all data and some media references such > as links, QT video links, etc. Media pages would be added using > scripts and meta data on a daily basis, perhaps in conjunction with > podcast server for mac os x. Video galleries, multiple galleries based > on speaker or subject, web pages that represent groupings of speakers, > pages for subjects cross referenced by speaker. > > How would this compare with Drupal in terms of expandability, > reliability, speed, backup and other issues for a popular site with an > engaged interactive user base that actively requests improvements? > > This is a serious inquiry, please help me explore this solution. > > Best, > George > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
