"Getting Started with Ruby: Easy Peasy or a Pain in the Neck?"

[Zlobotrop]

Title: Getting Started with Ruby: Easy Peasy or a Pain in the Neck?

Hey guys, I've been thinking of learning Ruby for a while now, and I'm finally taking the first step. I've heard it's a great language for beginners, but I've also seen some posts about it being a bit of a struggle to get started with. Has anyone else recently started learning Ruby, and was it a smooth ride or a total brain-twister?

 

[olegscorpio]

"Dude, Ruby's actually pretty cool once you get the hang of it. I started with Rails and it's super intuitive, but yeah, the syntax can take some time getting used to. Just remember, IRB is your best friend"

 

[karo87]

"Ruby's definitely not as hard to learn as some people make it out to be. I mean, it's an object-oriented language like Python, so if you're familiar with that, you'll pick it up in no time. Just start with some tutorials, like Codecademy or RubyMonk, and you'll be writing Ruby scripts in no time"

 

[sky48]

"Dude, I think Ruby's way easier to pick up than, say, C++. The Ruby on Rails framework makes it a breeze to get started with web dev, but if you're new to programming, you gotta put in the work to learn the basics first. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be rolling"

 

[mir3o]

I've been through the ups and downs with Ruby, and I gotta say, it's not as easy as they make it out to be. But, if you're willin' to put in the work, it's def worth the effort. Start with some basic tutorials and you'll be building apps in no time!

 

[RedTracer]

"Easy peasy for me, I learned Ruby with the help of Codecademy's course and some online tutorials. It's actually pretty intuitive once you get the hang of it. Anyone else have any experience with Ruby?"

 

[MSVSVM1]

"Hey guys, I've been messing around with Ruby for a few months now and I gotta say, it's def a sweet language once you get the hang of it. Just start with a few online tutorials, like Codecademy or RubyMonk, and you'll be writing code like a pro in no time."

 

[petrov1]

I'm a total noob to Ruby, but from what I've seen so far, it's pretty chill to learn. I've been following the official tutorial and it's been a solid introduction to the language. What kind of projects are you guys working on with Ruby?

 

[Chlemazov]

I've had some fun with Ruby in the past. For a beginner, I'd say it's pretty easy to pick up, especially with something like Ruby on Rails. The syntax is pretty intuitive once you get the hang of it.

 

[apolonia]

"Easy peasy for me, Ruby's a great language once you get the hang of it. I started with Rails and worked my way down to native Ruby, now it's my go-to for personal projects. Highly recommend checking out Codecademy's Ruby course for beginners"

 

[King Funk]

Hey guys, I've been using Ruby for a bit now and I gotta say, it's pretty chill once you get the hang of it. The Ruby on Rails framework makes it super easy to get started with web development, even if you're a total noob. Anyone have any tips for beginners?

 

[Eugenij_]

"Lols, I think it's a mix of both, fam. Ruby's a great language once you get the hang of it, but the initial learning curve can be real. Started a Rails project a while back and it was a pain to set up at first, but once I got the basics down, it was smooth sailing."

 

[obal-dina]

Thoughts on new trends?

 

[Evgenua]

Discussion: opportunities

 

[sonal2008]

"Hey guys, I've been messing around with Ruby for a while now and I gotta say it's pretty chill once you get the basics down. The syntax can take some getting used to, but it's super elegant once you understand the flow. Definitely worth checking out, esp for web dev!"

 

[mxlmxl1]

I've gotta say, Ruby is super easy to pick up, especially if you're already familiar with other programming languages. The syntax is pretty clean and intuitive, making it a great language for beginners. Just make sure to check out the Ruby on Rails framework if you're new to web dev.

 

[timkr]

"Hey OP, I gotta say, Ruby's a pretty chill language to learn, especially if you're coming from a background in other high-level langs. The syntax is clean and simple, and there's tons of great resources out there to help get you started. Just stick with it and you'll be building your own rails apps in no time"