[LRUG] Converting from the dark side

[Andrew Premdas]

+1 for Eloquent Ruby

On 2 June 2015 at 13:42, Max Williams <toastkid.williams at gmail.com> wrote:

> After reading about the core Ruby language, The Ruby Cookbook is a great
> way to expand your understanding of how to *use* Ruby.
>
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cookbook-Cookbooks-OReilly-Lucas-Carlson/dp/0596523696
>
> On 2 June 2015 at 13:36, Florian Gilcher <flo at andersground.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> if you have experience with programming languages and want a good
>> overview of the ideas behind the language, "The Ruby Programming Language"
>> by Flanagan & Matsumoto is the definitive source. It documents Ruby 1.9,
>> but the language is still by and large the same.
>>
>> Best,
>> Florian
>>
>> On 02 Jun 2015, at 13:38, Jay Greasley <jaygreasley at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I'm a bit of a dinosaur, having started with COBOL through Visual Basic
>> 3, classic asp and then onto the asp.net stack.
>> But, I'm really interested in moving over to using Ruby.
>> I supported an old Rails 2.3 app a couple of years ago and liked the
>> syntax and flexibilty.
>> I have a new work opportunity where Ruby appears to be a good candidate
>> for the product.
>> Has anyone else made a similar move?
>> My main question is what one book would you recommend to start with.
>> Is it the Pickaxe book?
>> I'm sure it'll take a while to change mindset to appreciate
>> metaprogramming etc.
>>
>> All responses are much appreciated
>>
>> Best
>>
>> Jay
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