Zed Shaw's Hard Way Series: Learn Ruby the Hard Way: A Simple and Idiomatic Introduction to the Imaginative World of Computational Thinking with Code - Third Edition

Shaw Zed A.

ISBN 10: 032188499X / ISBN 13: 9780321884992

Published by Addison-Wesley Professional, 2014

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Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nasse; Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Hat Beilage / CD. Master Ruby and become a programmer, even if you never thought you could! This breakthrough book and CD help anyone get started in programming. While it's called "The Hard Way," the approach is straightforward. The "hard" part involves discipline, practice, and persistence. Zed A. Shaw teaches Ruby through a series of well-crafted exercises, all consistently formatted and no longer than two pages (including "extra credit"). By reading, typing the sample code precisely (no copy-and-paste!), and making the programs run, you'll learn how software and programming work, what good programs look like, and how to read, write, and see code. You'll cover Ruby logic, input/output, variables, and functions, ultimately building complete web applications. Most importantly, you'll develop the attention to detail essential for successful programming. Initially, it may be challenging, but it gets easier. Shaw provides over 5 hours of teaching videos on the accompanying CD for extra guidance. His thousands of online fans can attest to the moment you just "get it" -- and it feels "great." Nothing worthwhile comes without hard work and focus, but with this package, if you bring those qualities, you will master Ruby and enjoy the rewards that follow!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Zed Shaw's Hard Way Series: Learn Ruby the Hard Way: A Simple and Idiomatic Introduction to the Imaginative World of Computational Thinking with Code - Third Edition
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 032188499X
• ISBN 13: 9780321884992
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Seller catalogs:
  • Computers & Internet

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Synopsis

You Will Learn Ruby!

Zed Shaw has perfected the world’s best system for learning Ruby. Follow it and you will succeed–just like the hundreds of thousands of beginners Zed has taught to date! You bring the discipline, commitment, and persistence; the author supplies everything else.

In Learn Ruby the Hard Way, Third Edition, you’ll learn Ruby by working through 52 brilliantly crafted exercises. Read them. Type their code precisely. (No copying and pasting!) Fix your mistakes. Watch the programs run. As you do, you’ll learn how software works; what good programs look like; how to read, write, and think about code; and how to find and fix your mistakes using tricks professional programmers use. Most importantly, you’ll learn the following, which you need to start writing excellent Ruby software of your own:

• Installing your Ruby environment

• Organizing and writing code

• Ruby symbols and keywords

• Basic mathematics

• Variables and printing

• Strings and text

• Interacting with users

• Working with files

• Using and creating functions

• Looping and logic

• Arrays and elements

• Hashmaps

• Program design

• Object-oriented programming

• Inheritance and composition

• Modules, classes, and objects

• Project “skeleton” directories

• Debugging and automated testing

• Advanced user input

• Text processing

• Basic game development

• Basic web development

It’ll Be Hard At First. But Soon, You’ll Just Get It–And That Will Feel Great!

This tutorial will reward you for every minute you put into it. Soon, you’ll know one of the world’s most powerful, popular programming languages. You’ll be a Ruby programmer.

Watch Zed, too! The accompanying DVD contains 5+ hours of passionate, powerful teaching: a complete Ruby video course!

Zed Shaw is an avid guitar player, programmer, and writer whose books teach people all over the world how to write software. His book Learn Python the Hard Way has been read by millions of people around the world. His software has been used by many large and small companies. His essays are often quoted and read by members of many geek communities. He is an entertaining and lively writer, who is sure to keep you laughing and make you think.

About the Author

Zed Shaw is an avid guitar player, programmer, and writer whose books teach people all over the world how to write software. His book Learn Python the Hard Way has been read by millions of people around the world. His software has been used by many large and small companies. His essays are often quoted and read by members of many geek communities. He is an entertaining and lively writer, who is sure to keep you laughing and make you think.