"add/modify/delete records through an administration interface" - is that like j2EE?

[WebDevGuy]

Is the admin interface like what I understand J2EE's to be - an admin interface where permissions are defined for groups/roles?

If so, This might be just the thing I was waiting for, and trying to make PHP fit into.

[Fenrir2]

There is no “admin interface” for Rails. You have to code it yourself OR use Rails’ generate scaffold. Generate scaffold creates a simple admin interface (without authentication), but the interface is meant as a start. You enter some test data and tweak the code. This saves you a lot of time.

Just give it a try!—installation is easy, you could have something simple in one hour if you start now. I am sure you'll like it.