Head First Ruby

"What will you learn from this book? What's all the buzz about this Ruby language? Is it right for you? Well, ask yourself: are you tired of all those extra declerations, keywords, and compilation steps in your other languages? Do you want to be a more productive programmer? Then you'll love Ruby. WIth this unique hands-on learning experience, you'll discover how Ruby takes care of all the details for you, so you can simply have fun and get more done with less code. What's so special about this book? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Ruby uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning ecperience is designed for the way your brain really works." - Back cover.