A guide to the best beginning Rails resources

There are a ton of books, videos, podcasts, and courses for learning Rails. There’s no way you’d have time to go through them all! So what’s the best way for an absolute beginner to learn Ruby and Rails? Which resources should you start with, and when?

Books and websites

If you’re totally new to programming, the best place to start is Learn to Program, by Chris Pine. It’s an intro to the core programming ideas you’ll need to know. If you’re planning to learn Ruby and Rails, it’s especially gr...