repent! the end is near!
http://ipd.cti.depaul.edu/ror/Prog_ror.htm
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On Nov 11, 2007, at 09:13 , Giles B. wrote:
repent! the end is near!
The end of what? I teach a certificate program for the university of
washington extension program… I’m intensely curious what end is near.
Ryan D. wrote:
The end of life as we know it for the uncertified? 
$2500 for a 7 week course??? Can it really be better than just working
through a good book on the subject?
On Nov 11, 2007 7:18 PM, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky [email protected]
wrote:
washington extension program… I’m intensely curious what end is near.
The end of life as we know it for the uncertified?
Hey Ed,
I don’t know about you.
But I know that I’m certifiable. People have been telling me that for
years.
And having met Ryan last weekend at RubyConf, I’m reasonably certain
he’s certifiable too.
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Rick DeNatale
My blog on Ruby
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What if the book comes with a Cert in the back, then when you get to
the end you’re certified.
Actually, the certification should be printable but only if you can
solve a programming puzzle from the book. A puzzle that is tied to
your name and birth date and requires understanding of topics from
each chapter of the book to complete the puzzle and successfully
generate your printable certification in PDF all done with Ruby…
There’s nothing wrong with certifications, or diplomas or degrees,
just as long as they’re taken for what each of them are individually
in their own setting. Don’t knock it until you see the results.
Analogies aside.
If you just read a book, then you aren’t a Certified Ruby and Rails
Developer™!
–Jeremy
On Nov 11, 2007 11:17 PM, Lloyd L. [email protected] wrote:
$2500 for a 7 week course??? Can it really be better than just working
through a good book on the subject?Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.
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Ruby in Practice
My free Ruby e-book
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On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:24:21 -0500, John J. wrote:
What if the book comes with a Cert in the back, then when you get to
the end you’re certified.
Kinda like the Monster[.com] at the End of This Book?