# How to start!

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-start/115755>\
**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [September 28, 2007, 7:14am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-start/115755 "2007-09-28T07:14:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![funfeast](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5f9b8f/32.png) [@funfeast](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/funfeast)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2007, 7:14am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-start/115755/1 "2007-09-28T07:14:45Z")

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Dear all,

I am new to programming and ruby too. since last one week i am trying to  
find online tutorials for Starters (ruby basics), I found almost every  
thing, How to install, what to install, what and how to update etc. but  
not getting any ebook (free :-)) on ruby or online tutorial that how to  
work in ruby or what to code and how to code in ruby.

I request all if then can help me finding tutorials on ruby. I tried  
[www.w3schools.com](http://www.w3schools.com) also but no luck… I hope all of you understand what  
i am trying to say.

Please suggest how/what to learn in ruby. what are the steps and how to  
proceed.

Cheers,  
FunFeast

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**Author:** ![funfeast](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5f9b8f/32.png) [@funfeast](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/funfeast)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2007, 7:54am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-start/115755/2 "2007-09-28T07:54:55Z")

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Fun F. wrote:

> i am trying to say.
> 
> Please suggest how/what to learn in ruby. what are the steps and how to  
> proceed.
> 
> Cheers,  
> FunFeast

There are a few books online:

1. the PickAxe book - 1st edition
2. why’s poignant guide to ruby
3. Mr neighbourly’s Humble Little Ruby Book  
[Mr. Neighborly's Humble Little Ruby Book](http://infoq.com/minibooks/ruby)

You can find the links to the first 2 using any search engine.

Cheers,  
Mohit.  
9/28/2007 | 1:53 PM.

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**Author:** ![funfeast](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5f9b8f/32.png) [@funfeast](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/funfeast)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2007, 8:28am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-start/115755/3 "2007-09-28T08:28:48Z")

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Bhai Mohit… thanks for the information.

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**Author:** ![funfeast](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/5f9b8f/32.png) [@funfeast](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/funfeast)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2007, 9:13am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-start/115755/4 "2007-09-28T09:13:48Z")

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Fun F. wrote:

> Dear all,
> 
> I am new to programming and ruby too. since last one week i am trying to  
> find online tutorials for Starters (ruby basics), I found almost every  
> thing, How to install, what to install, what and how to update etc. but  
> not getting any ebook (free :-)) on ruby or online tutorial that how to  
> work in ruby or what to code and how to code in ruby.

> **[Ruby-Doc.org: Documenting the Ruby Language](https://ruby-doc.org/gettingstarted/)**
>
> Fast, searchable Ruby documentation for core and standard libraries. Plus, links to tutorials, guides, books, and related sites.

–  
James B.

[www.ruby-doc.org](http://www.ruby-doc.org) - Ruby Help & Documentation  
[www.rubystuff.com](http://www.rubystuff.com) - The Ruby Store for Ruby Stuff  
[www.risingtidesoftware.com](http://www.risingtidesoftware.com) - Wicked Cool Coding