ruby.md

Ruby

A dynamic, general-purpose object-oriented programming language that combines syntax inspired by Perl with Smalltalk-like features. Powers the Ruby on Rails framework.

Beginning Ruby

• First, Try Ruby!
• Complete RubyMonk exercises
• Read Learn Ruby The Hard Way
• Read The Well-Grounded Rubyist
• Read Why's Poignant Guide

You should be able to

• Use irb to test your ideas.
• Print values.
• Run programs.
• Avoid syntax errors.
• Define a method.
• Invoke a method.
• Use common control flow structures.

Intermediate Ruby

• Complete the Ruby Koans
• Read examples of source code, like this one
• Read Chapters 23 and 24 of The Pickaxe
• Go through CodeWars

You should be able to

• Compare objects.
• Define a class.
• Instantiate an object.
• Iterate over collections.

Ongoing Reference

• Ruby Core Documentation
• Ruby Library Reference in The Pickaxe
• GitHub's Style Guide
• The Ruby Style Guide
• thoughtbot's Style Guide