Ruby on Rails Tutorial: Learn Web Development with Rails Edition 7

Ruby on Rails™ Tutorial, Seventh Edition

Author: Michael Hartl

Overview

The Ruby on Rails™ Tutorial by Michael Hartl has become an indispensable resource for learning how to build Rails applications. This comprehensive guide walks readers through the development of three example applications, each increasing in sophistication, while teaching the general principles of web development.

Compatible with Rails 7, the tutorial goes beyond Rails, covering essential skills in Ruby, HTML, CSS, and SQL, ensuring developers have a solid foundation for building robust web applications. Whether you're a complete beginner to web development or already familiar with other frameworks, this tutorial will guide you to true Rails mastery.

Key Features

• Rails 7 Compatibility: Updated for full compatibility with the latest Rails version.
• Comprehensive Tutorials: Covers Ruby, HTML, CSS, and SQL alongside Rails development.
• Real-World Problem Solving: Techniques and examples designed to solve practical challenges in web development.
• MVC and REST Patterns: Detailed exploration of these core architectural paradigms.
• Testing and TDD: Learn to write tests and develop using test-driven methodologies.
• Dynamic Features: Build static pages, dynamic content, and integrate JavaScript using Importmap.
• Advanced Topics: Includes registration and authentication systems, account activation, password reset, and email integration.
• Modern Features: Introduces social features, microblogging, and Hotwire with Turbo.

Applications You'll Build

• Static pages that evolve into dynamic content.
• Secure user authentication and account management systems.
• Features like image uploads using Active Storage and Amazon S3.

Praise for Ruby on Rails™ Tutorial

This tutorial has been hailed as a cornerstone for learning Rails, earning acclaim from prominent developers and entrepreneurs alike:

• "The best way I learned Ruby on Rails was by building an actual working app. Michael Hartl's Ruby on Rails Tutorial showed me how to get a basic Twitter-like app running from scratch." – James Fend
• "This is the book I direct all my friends to who want to start learning programming/building stuff." – Prakhar Srivastav
• "The Rails Tutorial seamlessly taught me about not only Rails but also the Ruby language, HTML, CSS, and SQL--most importantly showing how to build a web application in a short amount of time." – Mattan Griffel

About the Author

Michael Hartl is a renowned Rails developer and cofounder at Learn Enough. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from Caltech, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching. Hartl's work has helped jumpstart thousands of web development careers, earning widespread recognition for his engaging and practical teaching style.

This book is your gateway to mastering one of the most popular frameworks for building web applications. Start your Rails journey with the Ruby on Rails™ Tutorial today!