In 2023 if performance is a functional requirement, Ruby is still not the answer IMO. For companies like Shopify, there's really no other alternative at this point, but their "fast" is only fast compared to the performance they've had 1-2 years ago.
Exactly, ruby performance is like someone beating their personal best time jogging around the neighborhood and then writing an article about it. It's something positive in their own ecosystem, but is not competitive when people need results.
Yes-- unfortunately I've been downvoted to hell for even suggesting we discuss other languages in comparison.