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The Well-Grounded Rubyist (2009)

by David A. Black(Favorite Author)

4.3 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1933988657 (ISBN13: 9781933988658)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Manning Publications

review 1: A very comprehensive book on Ruby, one that makes a good on embracing the masses, from novice (like me) to veteran programmers. One of the things I don't much care for in this book is the manner in which an explanation of certain subjects like objects and classes is lost in confusion, double-backing and switchery. For example, the story of grandpa's older brother, here the story is intentionally overcomplicated and confused to illustrate the complexity of Ruby. Poorly, I might add. Even still, I am very grateful and appreciative to have this book to learn from.
review 2: The Well-Grounded Rubyist is a well-organized, 3-part Ruby reference covering everything from beginning programmer concepts to advanced dynamic concepts generally only found in framework and li... morebrary code. This edition--based on the Ruby v1.9 interpreter--is most definitely worthy being the office reference book for language-level learning. (Note that this book focuses on the Ruby language itself and NOT frameworks such as Rails.)For those new to both Ruby and programming: definitely, though part 3 will probably be very confusing.For those new to Ruby with experience in other languages: parts 2 and 3.For existing Ruby developers: part 3 only. less

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