From: Chad Perrin <code@...>
Date: 2013-05-30T02:38:41+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby Programming Practice

On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 05:26:44PM +0900, Stu wrote:
> On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 2:37 AM, buzz k. <lists@ruby-forum.com> wrote:
> >
> > Also I am actually practicing direct scripting in ubuntu and it is
> > excellent practice.

I'm pleased you found it helpful.


> 
> Ubuntu is a good place to start. Hit up FreeBSD once your comfortable
> enough to remove the training wheels. Also I want to second Chads
> recommendation of MetaProgramming Ruby. It's does a great job
> exploring the ruby object model and functional style.

FreeBSD is my favorite OS these days, so of course I'm going to agree
with you here -- and "remove the training wheels" is pretty much the
point in learning Ruby where you would read Metaprogramming Ruby, too.

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Chad Perrin [ original content licensed OWL: http://owl.apotheon.org ]