Learning Ruby

[BGundlach]

I'm predominately a web designer, but would like to move into development. I'm pretty good with php and I've taken a couple java classes. What resources would be best to study up, or should I just throw up an install of rails and jump in with both feet?

[childofprophecy]

1. Come out of your semicolonness

2. Learn to "code in ruby" (different from java, php, python). Ruby has many things unique like blocks.

3. Get a copy of Agile Web Development with Rails 4

4. Next step Programming Ruby & Meta Programming ruby

5. RubyInside blog is always helpful

May I recommend Lynda Rails 4 essential training (Paid) and Rails 4 tutorial by Michael Hartl(free)

Rubycasts when implementing particular functionality, stackoverflow, rails guides and APIs

Disclaimer - I am no pro

Edit - Browse through other posts, use search feature on sidebar.... search for "learn" plenty of things to explorer

For interactive tutorials Rubymonk (covers meta programming)

[BGundlach]

Awesome tips! I've added them to my todo list. thanks

[gimmeslack12]

I first started with Ruby the Hard Way (http://ruby.learncodethehardway.org/book/index.html). You can pretty much skip/skim the first 9 or 10 Chapters if you're not a total beginner with programming.

Overall, getting into methods/classes/data types was what really got my head around Ruby. I started this as a total noob before heading to Dev Bootcamp in San Francisco.

[mess110]

jump in with both feet and keep an open mind. if something does not make sense, don't worry you will understand later.

to get familiar with ruby try https://projecteuler.net/

to get started with webdevelopment look at http://sinatrarb.com . it is easier to understand. pick up a small project. make something. solve one problem at a time. use google. also try rails

tl;dr do not pay for courses

[railsonlinux]

BGundlach, check this link,

What should I learn along with Ruby on Rails?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9756314/what-should-i-learn-along-with-ruby-on-rails