Gavin Morrice wrote:
> Do you have Ruby experience?
> 
> If not I'd recommend doing some basic Ruby before looking into Rails,
> you'll learn Rails much faster if you understand the basics of Ruby
> first.

Absolutely!

> 
> Check out Why's Poignant guide to ruby:
[long URL snipped]

Direct URL is http://www.poignantguide.net .

> 
> It's really clearly explained, it's a hilarious read and it's free.

It's a fun read, but I did not find it that useful for learning Ruby. 
Programming Ruby (free along with a lot of other stuff at 
http://www.ruby-doc.org ) and Chris Pine's Try Ruby are probably a bit 
more useful for absolute beginners.

> 
> For a great Rails book:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321445619?ie=UTF8&tag=thinksplayg-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0321445619
> 
> Gavin


Best,
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Marnen Laibow-Koser
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