Ruby on Rails Bible

by Timothy Fisher

Thanks to the explosive growth in popularity of the Rails framework, the equally popular Ruby programming language now has a great place to hang its hat. The powerful combination of the two provides the perfect toolset to create Web applications that feature concise code, clean syntax, and easy maintenance. This must-have book is your best guide on how to jump on the RoR bandwagon—from the basics of Ruby programming to advanced techniques for experienced Rails developers.

626 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 6, 2008

About the author

I am a passionate developer and leader with 27 years of software development experience in roles including Chief Technology Officer, VP of Engineering, Chief Architect, and Director of Mobile Development, along with many years of hands-on development experience.

I am also passionate about educating, mentoring, and building communities of practice. I have been an evangelist for great software development in the Detroit area for many years. I am the founder and organizer of the Technology Mentorship Community for Michigan. I also enjoy technical writing. I am the author of two published books, the Java Phrasebook and the Ruby on Rails Bible.