| | |  | Software Engineering | Home » » » Programming Ruby 1.9: The Pragmatic Programmers' Guide (Facets of Ruby) | | | | | | | Description: | | Ruby is a fully object-oriented language, much like the classic object-oriented language, Smalltalk. Like Smalltalk, it is dynamically typed (as opposed to Java or C++), but unlike Smalltalk, Ruby features the same conveniences found in modern scripting languages, making Ruby a favorite tool of intelligent, forward-thinking programmers and the basis for the Rails web framework.
This is the reference manual for Ruby, including a description of all the standard library modules, a complete reference to all built-in classes and modules (including all the new and changed methods introduced by Ruby 1.9). It also includes all the new and changed syntax and semantics introduced since Ruby 1.8. Learn about the new parameter passing rules, local variable scoping in blocks, fibers, multinationalization, and the new block declaration syntax, among other exciting new features.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Dave Thomas | | Paperback:
| 1000 pages | | Publisher:
| Pragmatic Bookshelf | | Publication Date:
| April 28, 2009 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1934356085 | | Product Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.9 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.05 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 15 reviews |
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Packed with detail yet very approachable and easy to readApr 01, 2011
By Stephen Huston
I'm coming at this as a Ruby beginner but experienced software developer. The book really got me up and working with Ruby very quickly. It's great for easily finding topics to explain code I'm reading and does a great job of explaining how features work that I'm new to (I'm coming mostly from C++ and am blown away by what Ruby can do!)
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
This is "the" book for learning Ruby 1.9Oct 28, 2011
By Jarrod H. Roberson
"Jarrod Roberson"
I asked a very close trusted friend for a recommendation on a Ruby book, if I could only have one book which one should I get. His response was "The Pick Axe Book".
He was 100% correct. I already know, Java, C, C++, Python, Erlang, Bash and all the Microsoft languages. This book was perfect, it told me what I needed to know without being too introductory and patronizing and without being overly assumptive that I already knew what they were explaining.
If you can only have one Ruby book, get this one!
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Intro for a ProgrammerNov 24, 2010
By H. Echegoyen
Some of the reviews here are accurate in that this book is not a simplified explanation of the Ruby language. When I started looking into this technology for one of our projects I was amazed at how Ruby enthusiasts portrayed both the Ruby Language and Ruby on Rails as easy and straight forward. The truth is there is a lot to know about a programming langauge and a technology that will be used in a real life application, and the Ruby technology is not the exception.
That being said, the authors of this book do a great job explaining the syntax, the constructs, and other aspects of Ruby. The authors make sure to give updated (version 1.9 as of today) notes. There is even a reference section at the end.
The following book might be a bit easier to understand for a beginner: "The Ruby programming language By David Flanagan, Yukihiro Matsumoto". The book has great reviews and it's very thorough. I recommend looking at the contents through the online viewers before purchasing.
For quick, off the ground, training on Ruby I would recommend various tutorials and videos on the Web, in particular the ones on the Ruby and Ruby on Rails Web Sites. YouTube also has some very good tutorials.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Require book for anyone who wants to start programming RubyJan 13, 2011
By Marcelo Olivas
Michael Feathers once tweeted, "Pair a good Java programmer with a good Ruby programmer and the Java programmer will start programming Ruby in a week", after I read this book, it makes total sense now. I've been programming Java for more than 10 years. I have bought some Ruby on Rails books, but there were some gaps that I needed to fill regarding the Ruby language. This book filled some of the gaps I had, along with examples. For example, I wanted to know how Ruby handles multithreading in its new Ruby 1.9.2 and its previous releases. The book explained with detail exampled. Good work guys!
5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great Reference for Veterans and Noobs AlikeMar 21, 2010
By Brandon Harris
I've been using Rails for a few years, but I never dug deeply into Ruby. This book is one of the best technical books I have read, it keeps you engaged, which is very touch to do with such a dry subject matter. I read cover to cover (except the reference in the back) and I feel very confident in my Ruby skills. I learned something new in every chapter, and have a more grounded understanding of Ruby. I have already used this book as a reference, and I expect to do the same for quite a while.
If you are using Ruby in any way, this book should be in your library.
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