# Following the Simply Rails 2 pdf - should I use rails 2.3.3? **URL:** \ **Category:** Rails\ **Created:** [August 15, 2009, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/following-the-simply-rails-2-pdf-should-i-use-rails-2-3-3/173819 "2009-08-15T21:50:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/AlwaysCharging)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2009, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/following-the-simply-rails-2-pdf-should-i-use-rails-2-3-3/173819/1 "2009-08-15T21:50:54Z")
Since a couple versions have been released since the Simply Rails book, should I revert back to an earlier version of rails to better follow the book? I’m what you’d call a super noob, and I’d rather make it as easy as possible on myself while I follow the book. I think it uses rails 2.0, should I revert back to that to better learn the concepts? and then switch back and learn the differences? It seems like a very well designed book and I’m trying to make my first foray into rails (and programming for that matter) as easy as possible. If I do stay with rails 2.3.3 would I incur very many problems? Any help/insight is greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/AlwaysCharging)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2009, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/following-the-simply-rails-2-pdf-should-i-use-rails-2-3-3/173819/2 "2009-08-15T22:37:34Z")
AlwaysCharging wrote: > Since a couple versions have been released since the Simply Rails > book, should I revert back to an earlier version of rails to better > follow the book? I’m what you’d call a super noob, and I’d rather > make it as easy as possible on myself while I follow the book. I > think it uses rails 2.0, should I revert back to that to better learn > the concepts? and then switch back and learn the differences? > > It seems like a very well designed book and I’m trying to make my > first foray into rails (and programming for that matter) as easy as > possible. If I do stay with rails 2.3.3 would I incur very many > problems? > > Any help/insight is greatly appreciated. use 2.2.2 ---
**Author:** ![AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/AlwaysCharging)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2009, 10:53pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/following-the-simply-rails-2-pdf-should-i-use-rails-2-3-3/173819/3 "2009-08-15T22:53:58Z")
AlwaysCharging wrote: > Since a couple versions have been released since the Simply Rails > book, should I revert back to an earlier version of rails to better > follow the book? Absolutely not. If no version of Simply Rails is available for 2.3 (the current stable version), then don’t use Simply Rails. > I’m what you’d call a super noob, and I’d rather > make it as easy as possible on myself while I follow the book. I > think it uses rails 2.0, should I revert back to that to better learn > the concepts? and then switch back and learn the differences? No. Don’t start learning on a version that’s already obsolete for new development. > It seems like a very well designed book and I’m trying to make my > first foray into rails (and programming for that matter) as easy as > possible. There are many well-designed books that work with the current version of Rails. Use one. > If I do stay with rails 2.3.3 would I incur very many > problems? Probably not, but why make life more difficult as you learn? > Any help/insight is greatly appreciated. ## Best, Marnen Laibow-Koser [http://www.marnen.org](http://www.marnen.org) removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid ---
**Author:** ![AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/AlwaysCharging)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2009, 11:33pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/following-the-simply-rails-2-pdf-should-i-use-rails-2-3-3/173819/4 "2009-08-15T23:33:20Z")
Thank you Marnen for this, as I think it’s slightly more helpful than just “use 2.2.2.” I was going to ask the differences between 2.2.2 and 2.0 (which is what’s used in the book); however, I’ll instead now ask what current version Rails books you recommend? > > If I do stay with rails 2.3.3 would I incur very many > > problems? > > Probably not, but why make life more difficult as you learn? It was just that the simply rails 2 book is very well laid out, and I thought it would be a great way to get acquainted with rails, and then just learn the changes to 2.3.3. ---
**Author:** ![AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/AlwaysCharging)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2009, 4:25am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/following-the-simply-rails-2-pdf-should-i-use-rails-2-3-3/173819/5 "2009-08-16T04:25:24Z")
I recommend you use the same version as used in the book, that’s what I did. Once you are done with the book, then upgrade Rails and learn its new features. ---
**Author:** ![AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@AlwaysCharging](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/AlwaysCharging)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2009, 5:12am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/following-the-simply-rails-2-pdf-should-i-use-rails-2-3-3/173819/6 "2009-08-16T05:12:48Z")
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 12:49 PM, AlwaysCharging [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > possible. If I do stay with rails 2.3.3 would I incur very many > problems? > > Any help/insight is greatly appreciated. Hi, the books are a little bit behind because Rails is evolving with every release. Thus, if you’re going to stick with Rails 2.3.3, I would recommend Rails guides which are located at the following address: > **[rails.info](http://guides.rails.info/)** > > Ruby on Rails,Rails Tutorial,Ruby Basics,Rails 4,Bar Rails,Rail Also, if you have/(have not) purchased “Agile Web D. with Rails 3ed”, I would recommend this book because most of the material is relevant and you’ll also find an addendum/errata for Rails 2.3.3 support. Good luck, -Conrad