- Full Description Based on the bestselling first edition,
Beginning Ruby: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition is
the leading guide for every type of reader who wants to learn
Ruby from the ground up. The new edition of this book provides
the same excellent introduction to Ruby as the first edition
plus updates for the newest version of Ruby, including the
addition of the Sinatra and Ramaze web application frameworks
and a chapter on GUI development so developers can take
advantage of these new trends. Beginning Ruby starts by
explaining the principles behind object-oriented programming and
within a few chapters builds toward creating a full Ruby
application. By the end of the book, in addition to in-depth
knowledge of Ruby, you'll also have basic understanding of many
ancillary technologies such as SQL, XML, web frameworks, and
networking. - Introduces readers to the Ruby programming
language - Takes readers from basic programming skills to web
development with topics like Ruby-based frameworks and G