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Kieran_S · 17 October 2021 20:18

Hi all,
I’m just starting out learning ruby language. I’m completely a newbie at this can anyone recommend any pointers to help in better learning?
ThanksK

Walter_Lee_Davis · 17 October 2021 21:12

What’s your programming background, if any?

Walter

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Hi all,

I’m just starting out learning ruby language. I’m completely a newbie at this can anyone recommend any pointers to help in better learning?

Thanks
K

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Frank_J_Cameron · 17 October 2021 21:14

Welcome. Have you seen the "Getting Started" section on the web site?

https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/documentation/
https://ruby-doc.com/docs/ProgrammingRuby/

There's a book list here:

gist.github.com

https://gist.github.com/baweaver/57a7c8296ca2c03effbd8fac1e7f6b40

ruby_books.md

# Ruby Book List

## Learning Ruby

You're taking your first steps into Ruby

### [The Well Grounded Rubyist](https://www.amazon.com/Well-Grounded-Rubyist-David-Black/dp/1617291692)

A good introduction to programming in general. Easy on newer programmers.

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I’m just starting out learning ruby language. I’m completely a newbie at
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Stephen_Grubb · 17 October 2021 21:15

Hi all,

My name is Stephen. I am fairly new to the coding in general. I’ve completed the Computer Systems Technician program at Algonquin, and was introduced to coding in our last semester.

I loved scripting in Python, so I decided to return to University for Software Development.

Ruby is used quite extensively in my work place as well.

Kind regards,

Stephen

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What’s your programming background, if any?

Walter

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I’m just starting out learning ruby language. I’m completely a newbie at this can anyone recommend any pointers to help in better learning?

Thanks
K

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Sean_Felipe_Wolfe · 17 October 2021 21:19

Welcome !!

There's good intro stuff at Ruby Monk:
https://rubymonk.com

There is also a classic and funny guide called the "Poignant" guide to Ruby:
https://poignant.guide/book/chapter-1.html

It's an exciting time to get involved, Ruby v 3 has some great new features
!!

Let us know if you get stuck

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On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 5:15 PM Stephen Grubb <stephen.j.grubb@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all,

My name is Stephen. I am fairly new to the coding in general. I’ve
completed the Computer Systems Technician program at Algonquin, and was
introduced to coding in our last semester.

I loved scripting in Python, so I decided to return to University for
Software Development.

Ruby is used quite extensively in my work place as well.

Kind regards,

Stephen

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On Oct 17, 2021, at 5:12 PM, Walter Lee Davis <waltd@wdstudio.com> wrote:

What’s your programming background, if any?

Walter

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I’m just starting out learning ruby language. I’m completely a newbie at
this can anyone recommend any pointers to help in better learning?

Thanks
K

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Walter_Lee_Davis · 17 October 2021 21:26

There's an excellent book by (a different) Chris Pine, called Learn to Program. It's from Pragmatic Programmers, and it's all written in Ruby. It has something to teach the newbiest newb, or the crustiest craftsperson. I bought it for my daughters when they showed a little interest in what I did for a living, but read it myself first and learned some things I had not picked up in 15 years of on-the-job training.

Walter

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On Oct 17, 2021, at 5:19 PM, Sean Felipe Wolfe <ether.joe@gmail.com> wrote:

Welcome !!

There's good intro stuff at Ruby Monk:
https://rubymonk.com

There is also a classic and funny guide called the "Poignant" guide to Ruby:
About this Book :: Why's (Poignant) Guide to Ruby

It's an exciting time to get involved, Ruby v 3 has some great new features !!

Let us know if you get stuck

On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 5:15 PM Stephen Grubb <stephen.j.grubb@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all,

My name is Stephen. I am fairly new to the coding in general. I’ve completed the Computer Systems Technician program at Algonquin, and was introduced to coding in our last semester.

I loved scripting in Python, so I decided to return to University for Software Development.

Ruby is used quite extensively in my work place as well.

Kind regards,

Stephen

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On Oct 17, 2021, at 5:12 PM, Walter Lee Davis <waltd@wdstudio.com> wrote:

What’s your programming background, if any?

Walter

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Hi all,

I’m just starting out learning ruby language. I’m completely a newbie at this can anyone recommend any pointers to help in better learning?

Thanks
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Sean_Felipe_Wolfe · 17 October 2021 21:32

Hey Walter your website is great BTW.

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On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 5:27 PM Walter Lee Davis <waltd@wdstudio.com> wrote:

There's an excellent book by (a different) Chris Pine, called Learn to
Program. It's from Pragmatic Programmers, and it's all written in Ruby. It
has something to teach the newbiest newb, or the crustiest craftsperson. I
bought it for my daughters when they showed a little interest in what I did
for a living, but read it myself first and learned some things I had not
picked up in 15 years of on-the-job training.

Walter

> On Oct 17, 2021, at 5:19 PM, Sean Felipe Wolfe <ether.joe@gmail.com> > wrote:
>
> Welcome !!
>
> There's good intro stuff at Ruby Monk:
> https://rubymonk.com
>
> There is also a classic and funny guide called the "Poignant" guide to
Ruby:
> About this Book :: Why's (Poignant) Guide to Ruby
>
> It's an exciting time to get involved, Ruby v 3 has some great new
features !!
>
> Let us know if you get stuck
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 5:15 PM Stephen Grubb <stephen.j.grubb@gmail.com> > wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My name is Stephen. I am fairly new to the coding in general. I’ve
completed the Computer Systems Technician program at Algonquin, and was
introduced to coding in our last semester.
>
> I loved scripting in Python, so I decided to return to University for
Software Development.
>
> Ruby is used quite extensively in my work place as well.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Stephen
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 17, 2021, at 5:12 PM, Walter Lee Davis <waltd@wdstudio.com> > wrote:
>>
>> What’s your programming background, if any?
>>
>> Walter
>>
>>> On Oct 17, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Kieran S <kezren89@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I’m just starting out learning ruby language. I’m completely a newbie
at this can anyone recommend any pointers to help in better learning?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> K
>>>
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Frank_J_Cameron · 17 October 2021 21:32

My name is Stephen. I am fairly new to the coding in general. I’ve completed
the Computer Systems Technician program at Algonquin, and was introduced to
coding in our last semester.

Welcome and congratulations.

I loved scripting in Python, so I decided to return to University for
Software Development.
Ruby is used quite extensively in my work place as well.

"Python is another very nice general purpose programming language. Going
from Python to Ruby, you’ll find that there’s a little bit more
syntax to learn than with Python."

https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/documentation/ruby-from-other-languages/to-ruby-from-python/

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Walter_Lee_Davis · 17 October 2021 21:32

Thanks so much!

Walter

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On Oct 17, 2021, at 5:32 PM, Sean Felipe Wolfe <ether.joe@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey Walter your website is great BTW.

On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 5:27 PM Walter Lee Davis <waltd@wdstudio.com> wrote:
There's an excellent book by (a different) Chris Pine, called Learn to Program. It's from Pragmatic Programmers, and it's all written in Ruby. It has something to teach the newbiest newb, or the crustiest craftsperson. I bought it for my daughters when they showed a little interest in what I did for a living, but read it myself first and learned some things I had not picked up in 15 years of on-the-job training.

Walter

> On Oct 17, 2021, at 5:19 PM, Sean Felipe Wolfe <ether.joe@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Welcome !!
>
> There's good intro stuff at Ruby Monk:
> https://rubymonk.com
>
> There is also a classic and funny guide called the "Poignant" guide to Ruby:
> About this Book :: Why's (Poignant) Guide to Ruby
>
> It's an exciting time to get involved, Ruby v 3 has some great new features !!
>
> Let us know if you get stuck
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 5:15 PM Stephen Grubb <stephen.j.grubb@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My name is Stephen. I am fairly new to the coding in general. I’ve completed the Computer Systems Technician program at Algonquin, and was introduced to coding in our last semester.
>
> I loved scripting in Python, so I decided to return to University for Software Development.
>
> Ruby is used quite extensively in my work place as well.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Stephen
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 17, 2021, at 5:12 PM, Walter Lee Davis <waltd@wdstudio.com> wrote:
>>
>> What’s your programming background, if any?
>>
>> Walter
>>
>>> On Oct 17, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Kieran S <kezren89@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I’m just starting out learning ruby language. I’m completely a newbie at this can anyone recommend any pointers to help in better learning?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> K
>>>
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Kieran_S · 18 October 2021 11:40

I’m completely new at it. My partner has a job doing it though.K

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Mohit_Sindhwani1 · 18 October 2021 13:34

....and ping us - we're mostly friendly
If you get stuck or just unsure if what you're getting into is the right/ relevant thing, you'll find us most helpful.

Best Regards,
Mohit.
2021-10-18 | 9:34 pm.

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On 2021-10-18 5:14 am, Frank J. Cameron wrote:

Welcome. Have you seen the "Getting Started" section on the web site?
Documentation
Programming Ruby: The Pragmatic Programmer's Guide

There's a book list here:

A list of books for learning and expanding on your Ruby knowledge. · GitHub

If you like screencasts:

https://www.rubytapas.com/

And you may find topics that interest you, in recorded sessions from
past conferences:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D3KfnbTdWw
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSg5zH-VFJ42BGQFk4VH2A/videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHJudTY1K0cyDs1ZwFLzlfQqvkDKt17N

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