Praise for the First Edition

“If you need to learn the Ruby language, stop right here! This book is all you need.”

John Griffin, Overstock.com

“David Black’s understanding of Ruby and his ability to transfer that knowledge is phenomenal.”

Philip Hallstrom, PJKH, LLC

“The long-awaited follow-up to David’s Ruby for Rails, this time with the emphasis on Ruby.”

Rick DeNatale, DenHaven Consulting

“A must-read for all who want to use Ruby to learn object orientation or programming in general.”

Robert Klemme, Orga Systems

“David Black again creates a reference that belongs on every Ruby developer’s desk.”

Robert Dempsey, Atlantic Dominion Solutions

“By far the best book if you want to learn Ruby.”

M. Edward (Ed) Borasky, ADP

“The inner ...

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