If you are interested in ‘jump-starting’ your Ruby learning process then you could consider joining a group of such would-be Ruby developers across the globe. RubyLearning.org is conducting Online, Free Ruby Lessons for all those interested. For full details check:
http://rubylearning.com/blog/2007/12/08/free-online-ruby-programming-course/
IndianGuru has written 5 entries about this goal
Hackety Hack is an amazing Ruby Environment for Beginners. It is a very simple programming environment for kids, beginners, and amateur coders. Currently the system is in beta and only available for Windows. Explore it; you will not repent it!
Recently, JRuby has been gaining more and more attention in the Java and Ruby communities. Java is a powerful platform and there are millions of lines of Java code being written each month, that the world will have to live with for a long time from now. By leveraging Java the platform with the power of the Ruby programming language, programmers get the best from both worlds. You better not ignore JRuby any more! Read my blog post here
The RubyMentor project aims to assist those learning Ruby, by assigning them a 1:1 mentor to guide them in their learning. This does not mean that the mentor is a teacher; the burden of learning is still on the learner, but the mentor will help the learner get to know Ruby and it’s ecosystem better and with the design and implementation of their first Ruby software. In short, this hooks up Ruby Newbies with folks who have more experience.
My interest in Ruby was aroused after I read an article Ruby the Rival in November 2005. I decided to learn Ruby myself and started making my own Ruby study notes.
I have put up these notes on the web with the hope that many others would be able to Learning Ruby along with me.
Remember, programming in Ruby is fun!
