Best Ruby Books

Learn how to create maintainable and extensible Ruby code with powerful object-oriented design techniques in Practical Object-Oriented Design. With downloadable examples and proven practices distilled from a lifetime of conversations and presentations, expert Sandi Metz shows you how to build new applications that can handle success and how to fix existing code that's impossible to change. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this fully updated guide will help you achieve superior outcomes in Ruby 2.X.

This comprehensive guide to Ruby covers both version 1.8 and 1.9 and is written by an all-star team, including the creator of Ruby himself. With a quick-start tutorial and detailed explanations of the language's structure, datatypes, and more, this book is perfect for experienced programmers new to Ruby or those looking to increase their mastery of the language. Plus, it includes thorough introductions to Ruby's rich API and metaprogramming capabilities.

Learn how to code faster and more efficiently with the latest version of Ruby - Ruby 1.9. With its multinationalization support, new block scoping, and better performance, Ruby 1.9 is a powerful tool for intelligent, forward-thinking programmers. This reference manual covers everything from the standard library modules to all built-in classes and modules, including new and changed methods introduced in Ruby 1.9. Discover the exciting new features of Ruby 1.9 like local variable scoping in blocks, fibers, multinationalization, and the new block declaration syntax. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer, this book is a valuable resource for mastering Ruby.

Learn how to build web applications with the popular Ruby on Rails framework in the Ruby on Rails Tutorial. Used by major companies like Disney, GitHub, Shopify, and Airbnb, this best-selling book focuses on developing essential web development skills, including Ruby, HTML, CSS, and SQL. Follow author Michael Hartl as he guides you through the creation of three increasingly complex example applications, demonstrating each new technique with easy-to-understand code. Master the Model-View-Controller pattern, testing and test-driven development, and the REST architecture while creating high-quality layouts and data models. With full compatibility with Rails 6, this indispensable guide will help you reach true Rails mastery.

Unlock the full potential of Ruby programming with Metaprogramming. With this fascinating technique, you can produce elegant, clean, and beautiful programs that are easy to maintain and change. This Second Edition of the bestselling book Metaprogramming Ruby arms you with a practical toolbox that will help you write your best Ruby code ever. Discover the deep, non-obvious details of the language and explore Ruby's most advanced feature through pragmatic examples and programming challenges. Featuring 33 practical recipes and idioms, this completely revised new edition covers new features in Ruby 2.0 and 2.1 and includes code from the latest Ruby libraries, including Rails 4. A must-read for Ruby programmers of all levels.

Learn everything you need to know about the buzzed-about Ruby language with Head First Ruby. Say goodbye to extra declarations and keywords and hello to a more productive programming experience. Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, this visually rich book uses a hands-on approach to help you understand Ruby's details with ease. Get ready to have fun and get more done with less code.

This comprehensive guide is the "Bible" for Ruby on Rails development, covering the entire Rails 5 API, design approaches, and libraries. With detailed code examples, you'll learn how to build powerful, scalable, and secure back-end services, implement advanced techniques with Active Record, and enhance front-end functionality with ActionView. This book is proven in thousands of production systems and will maximize your productivity and help you build successful solutions.

This updated edition of a classic guide provides step-by-step guidance for learning Ruby on Rails 6 – the way the Rails core team recommends – from building a real application to advanced customization. With coverage of new features and best practices, you'll gain insider information whether you're new to Rails or an experienced developer. Test your applications, incorporate Ajax and JavaScript, and deploy your apps with ease. All you need is a computer to get started!