December 2023
Beginner
244 pages
5h 25m
English
Overview
If you're a PHP developer intrigued by Ruby on Rails, this book helps you make the leap efficiently and effectively. Leveraging your existing backend skills, "From PHP to Ruby on Rails" provides a structured guide to mastering Ruby fundamentals and understanding Rails conventions, while highlighting the differences and similarities in approach and syntax between PHP and Ruby.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand Ruby syntax differences by directly comparing PHP and Ruby code examples.
- Set up a development environment for Ruby on Rails with ease.
- Learn to leverage Ruby-specific libraries, gems, and frameworks in applications.
- Create robust Rails-based web applications with clear coding conventions.
- Implement advanced features like session handling and authentication using Rails.
Author(s)
None Pineda, the author, is a passionate software developer who transitioned from PHP to Ruby and fell in love with its elegance. With a background in backend development, his teaching exemplifies clarity and relevance, helping programmers of various backgrounds bridge the gap between languages.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for PHP developers ranging from entry-level to professionals who are new to Ruby. If you're looking to explore Ruby on Rails while leveraging your previous programming knowledge, this book provides clear and structured guidance tailored for readers like you.
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