# Training course?
**URL:** https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944
**Category:** ruby-talk
**Created:** [8 April 2004 22:49 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944 "2004-04-08T22:49:16Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@Cadeguy](https://rubytalk.org/u/Cadeguy)
#### Post date: [8 April 2004 22:49 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/1 "2004-04-08T22:49:16Z")
Hello,
I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the US
to get a jumpstart on the language?
Thankyou
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### Author:  [@HAL\_9000](https://rubytalk.org/u/HAL_9000)
#### Post date: [8 April 2004 22:59 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/2 "2004-04-08T22:59:28Z")
Partha wrote:
> Hello,
> I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the US
> to get a jumpstart on the language?
I’m not aware of anything on- or offline. But there are people who
are qualified and willing to put something together for the right
fee.
Is this for an individual or a company/group?
Hal Fulton
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### Author:  [@HAL\_9000](https://rubytalk.org/u/HAL_9000)
#### Post date: [8 April 2004 23:02 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/3 "2004-04-08T23:02:08Z")
Partha wrote:
> Hello,
> I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the US
> to get a jumpstart on the language?
Actually, I should also mention that there are tutorials and sample code
online. And there are some good books out there. 😉
Start at [ruby-lang.org](http://ruby-lang.org) and [rubygarden.org](http://rubygarden.org) – everything of any
importance should be a short path-length from those two.
comp.lang.ruby, as you will discover, are a competent and friendly
bunch for the most part.
There’s also the IRC channel #ruby-lang on freenode.
Hal Fulton
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### Author:  [@Chad\_Fowler](https://rubytalk.org/u/Chad_Fowler)
#### Post date: [9 April 2004 01:33 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/4 "2004-04-09T01:33:08Z")
If you really want a course in Ruby, this is almost definitely the best
thing going:
[http://pragmaticprogrammer.com/courses/r1.html](http://pragmaticprogrammer.com/courses/r1.html)
It would likely be too expensive for you to do by yourself, though. 🙂
Chad
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>
> On 8/4/2004, at 6:49 PM, Partha wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the US
> > to get a jumpstart on the language?
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### Author:  [@Eric\_Hodel1](https://rubytalk.org/u/Eric_Hodel1)
#### Post date: [9 April 2004 04:16 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/5 "2004-04-09T04:16:11Z")
What cities are you in/near? Look around for users groups.
If you’re around Seattle, check out:
[http://zenspider.com/Languages/Ruby/Seattle/](http://zenspider.com/Languages/Ruby/Seattle/)
> **···**
>
> Partha ([cadeguy@yahoo.com](mailto:cadeguy@yahoo.com)) wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the US
> > to get a jumpstart on the language?
>
> –
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### Author:  [@Bret\_Pettichord1](https://rubytalk.org/u/Bret_Pettichord1)
#### Post date: [9 April 2004 14:34 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/6 "2004-04-09T14:34:49Z")
Brian Marick and i designed a hands-on automated testing class based on
Ruby. The focus is on testing, rather than Ruby, but you learn some Ruby as
a side effect.
We have classes scheduled right now in the following locations and dates.
Beaverton, Oregon May 10, 2004 PNSQC Spring Workshops
Belleview, Washington May 11, 2004 PNSQC Spring Workshops
Orlando, Florida May 17, 2004 STAR East
Austin, Texas June 7, 2004 Pettichord Consulting LLC
Calgary, Alberta August 15-18, 2004 XP/Agile Universe
You can find out more about this class at
[http://www.pettichord.com/testing\_for\_testers.html](http://www.pettichord.com/testing_for_testers.html)
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>
> At 05:49 PM 4/8/2004, Partha wrote:
>
> > I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the US
> > to get a jumpstart on the language?
>
> * * *
>
> Bret Pettichord, Software Tester
> Consultant - [www.pettichord.com](http://www.pettichord.com)
> Author - [www.testinglessons.com](http://www.testinglessons.com)
> Blogger - [www.io.com/~wazmo/blog](http://www.io.com/~wazmo/blog)
>
> ```
> Homebrew Automation Seminar
> April 30, Austin, Texas
> www.pettichord.com/training.html
>
> ```
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### Author:  [@Chris\_Pine2](https://rubytalk.org/u/Chris_Pine2)
#### Post date: [10 April 2004 02:56 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/7 "2004-04-10T02:56:47Z")
Well, I wrote a tutorial you might find helpful, though it doesn’t assume any prior programming experience. Perhaps it would be too simple for you. Anyway, you might want to check it out:
[http://pine.fm/LearnToProgram/](http://pine.fm/LearnToProgram/)
If you are in Portland, Oregon, I’d be willing to teach in person, if you are interested.
Chris
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> On Fri, 9 Apr 2004 07:49:16 +0900, Partha wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the
> > US to get a jumpstart on the language?
> >
> > Thankyou
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### Author:  [@James\_Britt6](https://rubytalk.org/u/James_Britt6)
#### Post date: [9 April 2004 00:39 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/8 "2004-04-09T00:39:57Z")
Hal Fulton wrote:
> Partha wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the US
> > to get a jumpstart on the language?
>
> Actually, I should also mention that there are tutorials and sample code
> online. And there are some good books out there. 😉
>
> Start at [ruby-lang.org](http://ruby-lang.org) and [rubygarden.org](http://rubygarden.org) – everything of any
> importance should be a short path-length from those two.
There are documents and tutorials available from the Ruby documentation
site, [www.ruby-doc.org](http://www.ruby-doc.org):
> **[Ruby-Doc.org: Documenting the Ruby Language](https://ruby-doc.org/docs/)**
>
> Fast, searchable Ruby documentation for core and standard libraries. Plus, links to tutorials, guides, books, and related sites.
Perhaps also grab the Ruby documentation bbundle:
> **[Ruby-Doc.org: Documenting the Ruby Language](https://ruby-doc.org/downloads/)**
>
> Fast, searchable Ruby documentation for core and standard libraries. Plus, links to tutorials, guides, books, and related sites.
James
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### Author:  [@Cadeguy](https://rubytalk.org/u/Cadeguy)
#### Post date: [9 April 2004 03:19 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/training-course/10944/9 "2004-04-09T03:19:15Z")
For an individual. But our company/group might also be interested
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> **···**
>
> > Partha wrote:
> >
> > > Hello,
> > > I am a newbee to Ruby. Is there a training course anywhere in the US
> > > to get a jumpstart on the language?
> >
> > I’m not aware of anything on- or offline. But there are people who
> > are qualified and willing to put something together for the right
> > fee.
> >
> > Is this for an individual or a company/group?
> >
> > Hal Fulton