https://www.developerfusion.com/t/ruby/books/view/samplechapters/ SampleChapters Ruby Book from Developer Fusion http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification en-GB Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT The rise of Ruby on Rails has signified a huge shift in how we build web applications today; it is a fantastic framework with a growing community. There is, however, space for another such framework that integrates seamlessly with Java. Thousands of companies have invested in Java, and these same companies are losing out on the benefits of a Rails–like framework. Enter Grails. Grails is not just a Rails clone, it aims to provide a Rails–like environment that is more familiar to Java http://www.developerfusion.com/book/12597/the-definitive-guide-to-grails-second-edition-experts-voice-in-web-development/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/12597/the-definitive-guide-to-grails-second-edition-experts-voice-in-web-development/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Spurred by the enormous popularity of Ruby on Rails, web frameworks have revolutionized the way developers of all programming languages tackle the often complex task of web application development. 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If you’re comfortable with Ruby, you’ll be itching to go further—apply Practical Ruby Projects: Ideas for the Eclectic Programmer and become a master of advanced Ruby techniques. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44359/practical-ruby-projects-ideas-for-the-eclectic-programmer-books-for-professionals-by-professionals/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44359/practical-ruby-projects-ideas-for-the-eclectic-programmer-books-for-professionals-by-professionals/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Django, the Python–based equivalent to the Ruby on Rails web development framework, is presently one of the hottest topics in web development today. In The Definitive Guide to Django: Web Development Done Right, Adrian Holovaty, one of Django’s creators, and Django lead developer Jacob Kaplan–Moss show you how they use this framework to create award–winning web sites. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17489/the-definitive-guide-to-django-web-development-done-right/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17489/the-definitive-guide-to-django-web-development-done-right/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley The best way to learn Rails is by creating a variety of applications with it. You already know the basics of Rails, and you’re familiar with the exciting features and benefits associated with using this Ruby–based framework. 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