From: Alvin Ryder <alvin321@...>
Date: 2006-08-31T04:20:33+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby Books

Dave Dave wrote:
> I am trying to get into Ruby programming so that I could eventually work
> with Ruby on Rails. Anyone know of good books to get started with Ruby
> Programming, or even better any Rails books with a good
> overview/tutorial of the Ruby language?
>
> --
> Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.

Hi,

Every reader's needs are different but I got up to speed quickly with
Dave Thomas and co's books.

I really like "Agile Web Development with Rails" (pdf and or print). I
was able to get started with Rails over one weekend.

For the language itself you can use the Pickaxe book, the first edition
is available on-line for free or you can buy a pdf and or printed copy
of the 2nd edition which covers Ruby 1.8.

Both books have a gentle introduction, meatier middle and reference at
the end. I like "The Depot" case study in the Rails book.

HTH,
Cheers.