Starting with Ruby

Posted on January 06, 2007

This excellent read from Arto Bendiken has inspired me to do 2 things:

1. start learning Ruby
2. keep going with learning Scheme which I haven't touched much since I started teaching myself on the plane to Australia

I hunted around for some Python to Ruby guides and comparisons and found the following useful links:

• Ian Bicking's awesome comparison between Python and Ruby: Ian tries hard to stay impartial and keep the discussion on the really important issues.
• A Ruby introduction for programmers: useful quick notes for those who already program in other dynamic languages.
• The intro from the Programming Ruby book isn't bad.

Now I just have to make some time for all this. I still want to keep contributing to Yum and starting doing a Dutch language course as well (my Dutch isn't too bad but I want to get a let more proficient). Yoga is on the cards as well. I'm sure it can be done with a bit of planning and enthusiasm.