Learn Ruby the Hard Way

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Master Ruby and become a programmer, even if you never thought you could! This breakthrough book and CD help anyone get started in programming. While it’s called "The Hard Way," the approach is straightforward. The "hard" part involves discipline, practice, and persistence. Zed A. Shaw teaches Ruby through a series of well-crafted exercises, all consistently formatted and no longer than two pages (including "extra credit"). By reading, typing the sample code precisely (no copy-and-paste!), and making the programs run, you'll learn how software and programming work, what good programs look like, and how to read, write, and see code. You’ll cover Ruby logic, input/output, variables, and functions, ultimately building complete web applications. Most importantly, you’ll develop the attention to detail essential for successful programming. Initially, it may be challenging, but it gets easier. Shaw provides over 5 hours of teaching videos on the accompanying CD for extra guidance. His thousands of online fans can attest to the moment you just "get it" — and it feels "great." Nothing worthwhile comes without hard work and focus, but with this package, if you bring those qualities, you will master Ruby and enjoy the rewards that follow!