Ask HN: Books to Learn Ruby/Rails?

5 points by georgel 122 days ago | 5 comments

I started a new job where I need to get up to speed with RoR. I've dabbled with it a decade ago, and understand the scaffolding/generators/etc but still feel very out of place on actual fundamentals.

I have been doing lots of iOS, Python, React/Angular and Node.js/Express work for the last 10+ years so I am not looking for "how to learn to program" type books, more so understanding the patterns of Ruby/Rails.

Leftium 120 days ago |

Not sure if this would be helpful, but your question reminded me of this classic: https://poignant.guide

Context (the author): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_the_lucky_stiff

bigwheeler 122 days ago |

I’d run through PragProg’s Agile Web with Rails first, and then The Rails 8 Way if you want a reference. Books are good, but jumping into videos from GoRails or Drifting Ruby might help more with real world patterns and problem solving with Rails.

georgel 122 days ago | |

My manager recommended Agile Web Rails 8. Will spend the weekend diving into that.

atsaloli 120 days ago |

Ruby on Rails tutorial by mhartl et al would be my go to https://www.railstutorial.org/

Alifatisk 120 days ago |

Rails website has its own guide which is very good on its own!