{"product_id":"9781430223641","title":"Beginning Ruby: From Novice to Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on the bestselling first edition, \u003cem\u003eBeginning Ruby: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is the leading guide for every type of reader who wants to learn Ruby from the ground up. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of this book provides the same excellent introduction to Ruby as the first edition plus updates for the newest version of Ruby, including the addition of the Sinatra and Ramaze web application frameworks and a chapter on GUI development so developers can take advantage of these new trends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginning Ruby\u003c\/em\u003e starts by explaining the principles behind object-oriented programming and within a few chapters builds toward creating a full Ruby application. By the end of the book, in addition to in-depth knowledge of Ruby, you'll also have basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as SQL, XML, web frameworks, and networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIntroduces readers to the Ruby programming language \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTakes readers from basic programming skills to web development with topics like Ruby-based frameworks and GUI programming \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCovers many ancillary technologies in order to provide a broader picture (e.g., databases, XML, network daemons) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basics of Ruby and object-oriented building blocks. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWork with Ruby libraries, gems, and documentation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWork with files and databases. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWrite and deploy Ruby applications. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExplore Ruby web frameworks and aspects of network programming with Ruby. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDevelop desktop and GUI applications with Ruby. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho this book is for\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Beginning programmers, programmers new to Ruby, and web developers interested in knowing the foundations of the language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Table of Contents\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet’s Get It Started: Installing Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgramming = Joy: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Ruby and Object Orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby’s Building Blocks: Data, Expressions, and Flow Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping Your First Ruby Application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ruby Ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClasses, Objects, and Modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjects and Libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation, Error Handling, Debugging, and Testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiles and Databases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploying Ruby Applications and Libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Ruby Features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying It Together: Developing a Larger Ruby Application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb Application Frameworks: Rails, Sinatra, and Ramaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby and the Internet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking, Sockets, and Daemons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGUI-Based Desktop Application Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful Ruby Libraries and Gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300810670320,"sku":"9781430223641","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430223641_p0.jpg?v=1763750212","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430223641","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}