Programming Ruby 1.9 - Book review

Some of you may have heard about Ruby. Some of the words describing it are "cool", "fun", "easy", "intelligent". That last one is what makes you really productive developer and your job - peace of cake! If you look for simple yet complete explanation of the Ruby concepts this book is definitely for you!
Programming Ruby 1.9: The Pragmatic Programmers' Guide
This book is truly a gem, one that will make you better rubyist and will give you some insights why Ruby is becoming so popular these days!



This book teaches you how to:

• Read and understand Ruby code
• Write simple code that solves tough problems
• Choose Ruby when it is the right tool for the job

   After finishing this book you will know what array and hashes are, how to write object oriented programs in Ruby, what unit testing and test driven development are, how to write simple web application and tons more!  

   In general, "The Pragmatic Bookshelf" books are short, simple and contain all the knowledge that you might ask for. Do not hesitate, try this book!

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