Head First Ruby

Appendix C. O’reilly^®: Ruby

What will you learn from this book?

What’s all the buzz about this Ruby language? Is it right for you? Well, ask yourself: are you tired of all those extra declarations, keywords, and compilation steps in your other language? Do you want to be a more productive programmer? Then you’ll love Ruby. With this unique hands-on learning experience, you’ll discover how Ruby takes care of all the details for you, so you can simply have fun and get more done with less code.

What’s so special about this book?

Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Ruby uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.

“Head First Ruby teaches Ruby in a style fitting to the language’s core ethos: directly, with humor, and just the right amount of whimsy. This book’s visual approach will be well suited to readers tired of dry and dusty technical tomes.”

—Peter Cooper author of Beginning Ruby

“This book provides a fun, approachable path into Ruby, without shying away from the technical understanding that a developer needs to get real work done. Jay McGavren is a friendly guide along the steps to Ruby mastery, offering not just the ...