Fast, Flexible, and Scalable: How Rails Powers Doximity's Healthcare Platform.
Doximity set out to help doctors save time and focus on what matters most: their patients. Over the past 15 years, they've built tools for communication, workflow, and telehealth that are now trusted by over two million healthcare professionals, including 80% of U.S. doctors. These tools make a real difference in the lives of both physicians and patients.
But like many startups, Doximity began with a small team and a big challenge: how to build something fast enough to find its footing in the market.
They chose to build on Rails because its speed, flexibility, and developer-friendly features were useful for Doximity's small team. The expressive syntax let them write clean, maintainable code quickly, while Rails' built-in conventions and rich ecosystem helped them launch features, gather feedback, and iterate rapidly.
In Doximity's early days, Rails' focus on productivity allowed their developers to work quickly and efficiently. Rails allowed the Doximity team to prototype new features, test ideas, and respond to user feedback. Even with a small team, Rails' built-in testing tools made it easier to ensure code quality without the need for a dedicated QA team.
