Ruby on Rails development, upgrades and rescue
Rails is still one of the fastest ways to build and run a serious web product, and plenty of businesses depend on Rails apps that have been running for years. We build new Rails applications and APIs, and we look after the ones that need attention.
If your app is stuck on an old Rails or Ruby version, getting slower every month, or was left half-finished by a previous team, we'll review it, tell you plainly what state it's in and fix it step by step while your business keeps running.
What we build
Ruby on Rails development services
New Rails apps & APIs
Rails backends and JSON APIs with React frontends, built with tests and conventions your next hire will recognise.
Rails & Ruby upgrades
Upgrades across major versions in small steps, with dependencies updated and the app deployable at every step.
Performance fixes
Find and fix the slow pages, N+1 queries, heavy background jobs and memory problems your users notice.
Project rescue
Take over a stalled or troubled project, stabilise it and get regular releases moving again.
Paying down tech debt
Remove dead code, add missing tests and untangle the parts of the app everyone is afraid to touch.
Maintenance
Security patches, dependency updates and monitoring on a simple monthly retainer.
Is it a fit?
A good fit if…
- Your app runs on a Rails or Ruby version that no longer gets security fixes
- Pages and background jobs keep getting slower as your data grows
- A previous developer or agency has left and nobody fully understands the code
- You need experienced Rails engineers without hiring a full in-house team
Process
How a project works
No surprises. You always know what's being built, when, and for how much.
01
Discovery call
Thirty minutes on your goals, constraints and timeline — and an honest answer on whether we're the right fit.
02
Scope & proposal
A written proposal with milestones, timeline and a clear quote. We agree on the cost together before any work starts.
03
Build in the open
Weekly demos, a shared board and a staging link from week one. Feedback goes straight to the engineers writing the code.
04
Launch & support
We deploy, monitor and hand over documentation — or stay on to keep improving the product with you.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can you upgrade our Rails app without downtime?
Usually, yes. We upgrade in small steps, one version at a time, keeping the app deployable throughout, and schedule any risky changes with you in advance.
How long does a Rails upgrade take?
It depends on how far behind the app is, how big it is and how well it's tested. We start with a short review and give you a written plan and estimate before the upgrade begins.
Do you work with existing codebases?
Yes. Rails upgrades, React refactors, performance fixes and picking up projects mid-flight are a big part of what we do.
Can you sign an NDA?
Of course. Send it over before the discovery call.
More services
Other ways we can help
Contact
Let's build something
Tell us about your project, or grab a time for a free 30-minute call. We reply to every message within one business day.
- hello@neokalpa.com
- Based in Nepal · Working with clients worldwide