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Ruby is a fully object-oriented language, much like the classic object-oriented language, Smalltalk. Like Smalltalk, it is dynamically typed (as opposed to Java or C++), but unlike Smalltalk, Ruby features the same conveniences found in modern scripting languages, making Ruby a favorite tool of intelligent, forward-thinking programmers and the basis for the Rails web framework.
This is the reference manual for Ruby, including a description of all the standard library modules, a complete reference to all built-in classes and modules (including all the new and changed methods introduced by Ruby 1.9). It also includes all the new and changed syntax and semantics introduced since Ruby 1.8. Learn about the new parameter passing rules, local variable scoping in blocks, fibers, multinationalization, and the new block declaration syntax, among other exciting new features.
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Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt are The Pragmatic Programmers. They are authors of the seminal book, The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master, and have since written more best-selling and award-winning books. Andy and Dave speak at clients and conferences around the world, and their publishing company, the Pragmatic Bookshelf, continues producing books that help software developers stay on the top of their game.Chad Fowler is co-director of Ruby Central, Inc., and remains an active, driving force in the Ruby community. Andy Hunt is a programmer turned consultant, author and publisher. He co-authored the best-selling book The Pragmatic Programmer, was one of the 17 founders of the Agile Alliance, and co-founded the Pragmatic Bookshelf, publishing award-winning and critically acclaimed books for software developers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A well thought out introduction and reference to the Ruby programming language - its clarity is only matched by its succinct and easily digestible nature. If only more tech books were as enjoyable to read.
This book is the definitive introduction to Ruby, and should be your first port of call if you are interested in Ruby and would like to learn more. It's great to see that the book has been reworked in detail to bring it up to date with contemporary versions of Ruby.
This book is the definitive introduction to Ruby, and should be your first port of call if you are interested in Ruby and would like to learn more. It's great to see that the book has been reworked in detail to bring it up to date with contemporary versions of Ruby.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am part way through this book, and find it a fantastic in depth guide to the Ruby programming language, fortifying the basic knowledge I already have of Ruby, the book is split into 4 sections: getting started, ruby environments, the core language and a library reference. It really is everything you need to know about the Ruby programming language, however if you are new to Object Orientated programming, I suggest read Beginning Ruby: From Novice to Professional, 2nd Edition (Expert's Voice in Open Source) first as it is a fantastic beginners guide to Ruby and OOP, and then move on to this book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Packed with detail yet very approachable and easy to read
1 April 2011
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I'm coming at this as a Ruby beginner but experienced software developer. The book really got me up and working with Ruby very quickly. It's great for easily finding topics to explain code I'm reading and does a great job of explaining how features work that I'm new to (I'm coming mostly from C++ and am blown away by what Ruby can do!)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is "the" book for learning Ruby 1.9
28 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I asked a very close trusted friend for a recommendation on a Ruby book, if I could only have one book which one should I get. His response was "The Pick Axe Book".
He was 100% correct. I already know, Java, C, C++, Python, Erlang, Bash and all the Microsoft languages. This book was perfect, it told me what I needed to know without being too introductory and patronizing and without being overly assumptive that I already knew what they were explaining.
If you can only have one Ruby book, get this one!
He was 100% correct. I already know, Java, C, C++, Python, Erlang, Bash and all the Microsoft languages. This book was perfect, it told me what I needed to know without being too introductory and patronizing and without being overly assumptive that I already knew what they were explaining.
If you can only have one Ruby book, get this one!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Intro for a Programmer
24 Nov 2010
Format:Paperback
Some of the reviews here are accurate in that this book is not a simplified explanation of the Ruby language. When I started looking into this technology for one of our projects I was amazed at how Ruby enthusiasts portrayed both the Ruby Language and Ruby on Rails as easy and straight forward. The truth is there is a lot to know about a programming langauge and a technology that will be used in a real life application, and the Ruby technology is not the exception.
That being said, the authors of this book do a great job explaining the syntax, the constructs, and other aspects of Ruby. The authors make sure to give updated (version 1.9 as of today) notes. There is even a reference section at the end.
The following book might be a bit easier to understand for a beginner: "The Ruby programming language By David Flanagan, Yukihiro Matsumoto". The book has great reviews and it's very thorough. I recommend looking at the contents through the online viewers before purchasing.
For quick, off the ground, training on Ruby I would recommend various tutorials and videos on the Web, in particular the ones on the Ruby and Ruby on Rails Web Sites. YouTube also has some very good tutorials.
That being said, the authors of this book do a great job explaining the syntax, the constructs, and other aspects of Ruby. The authors make sure to give updated (version 1.9 as of today) notes. There is even a reference section at the end.
The following book might be a bit easier to understand for a beginner: "The Ruby programming language By David Flanagan, Yukihiro Matsumoto". The book has great reviews and it's very thorough. I recommend looking at the contents through the online viewers before purchasing.
For quick, off the ground, training on Ruby I would recommend various tutorials and videos on the Web, in particular the ones on the Ruby and Ruby on Rails Web Sites. YouTube also has some very good tutorials.
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