From PHP to Ruby on Rails, Published by Packt
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Write efficient Ruby code, leverage the power of frameworks and deploy Ruby on Rails applications
Are you a PHP developer looking to expand your skills and venture into the world of Ruby development? "From PHP to Ruby to Rails" will help you smoothly transition from PHP to Ruby and gain expertise in Ruby on Rails. With a focus on bridging the gap between PHP and Ruby, this guide will help you understand the Ruby mindset, set up your local environment, grasp the syntax, master scripting, explore popular Ruby frameworks and learn about libraries and gems.
This book covers the following exciting features:
- Set up a robust development environment by configuring essential tools and dependencies
- Understand the MVC model and learn effective techniques for working with Ruby libraries and frameworks
- Integrate authentication functionality into your Rails application by leveraging gems
- Learn how to process data from forms, URLs and sessions within a Ruby on Rails application
- Gain proficiency in using functions and gems available for debugging and troubleshooting within your Rails project
- Utilize Docker for creating consistent and isolated development environments
If you feel this book is for you, get your copy today!
All of the code is organized into folders.
Following is what you need for this book:
This book is designed to help PHP developers smoothly transition to Ruby and Ruby on Rails. Prior knowledge of PHP is assumed, but no previous experience with Ruby or Ruby on Rails is required. Whether you're a seasoned PHP developer or just starting out, this book will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently work with Ruby and build web applications using the powerful Ruby on Rails framework.
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-10).
| Chapter | Software required | OS required |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | Visual Studio Code or Visual Studio 2022 | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
| 1-10 | Ruby | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
Bernard Pineda is a seasoned developer with 20 years of web development experience. Proficient in PHP, Ruby, Python, and other backend technologies, he has taught PHP and PHP-based frameworks through video courses on platforms like LinkedIn Learning. His extensive work with Ruby and Ruby on Rails, along with curiosity in frontend development and game development, bring a diverse perspective to this book. Currently working as a Site Reliability Engineer in Silicon Valley, Bernard is always seeking new adventures.
