[LRUG] Converting from the dark side

[Max Williams]

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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