# Good applications to learn from

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/good-applications-to-learn-from/127781>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [February 1, 2008, 9:22am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/good-applications-to-learn-from/127781 "2008-02-01T09:22:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![snowbird122](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@snowbird122](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/snowbird122)\
**Post date:** [February 1, 2008, 9:22am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/good-applications-to-learn-from/127781/1 "2008-02-01T09:22:26Z")

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Hello-

I was wondering what open-source applications the group feels would be  
good ones to look at for someone new to Ruby on Rails (but not  
development). Ideally, I’m looking for something like the Microsoft  
[ASP.NET](http://ASP.NET) Starter Kits. They are complete, non-trivial applications that  
embody idiomatic use of the platform and best-practices while not being  
overwhelmingly complex. Any recommendations?

-Eric