From: "paul.denlinger@..." <paul.denlinger@...>
Date: 2006-03-30T00:48:42+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby Black Belt

I am learning Ruby as my first language, and have spent about one week
on it so far. So far, I like the language a lot.

Right now, I'm working my way through Pick-axe, and some other books to
learn about the syntax and features of the language. In my case, having
some kind of quiz/test would be helpful, as it would force me to test
my knowledge, and would make me aware of holes in my Ruby knowledge
which I would need to address. I like the idea of working up to
different levels mentioned in Peter's posting about Python, and can see
how it would be helpful to a lot of new fans of Ruby.

I can understand how some people are worried about the word
certification, fearing that it would create some kind of hierarchy of
insiders, with everyone else being outsiders. Maybe this is because of
the nature of the word "certification".

However, if we can have exams/quizzes or whatever else you want to call
them to help newbies like me to learn Ruby, that would be a really
welcome move.

Paul