# Subject: Re: Learn how to program

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/subject-re-learn-how-to-program/128024>\
**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [February 4, 2008, 11:32am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/subject-re-learn-how-to-program/128024 "2008-02-04T11:32:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 4, 2008, 11:32am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/subject-re-learn-how-to-program/128024/1 "2008-02-04T11:32:00Z")

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I use ruby for simple tasks and because I find it fascinating. Ruby is  
the only computer language I “know”.

In my experience, a combination of at least 2 books is essential. Often,  
I understand something only when I get a look at it from a different  
angle.

The combination I recommend is:

The pickaxe book (“Programming Ruby”, Fowler) and  
“Ruby by example” (K.C. Baird).

In addition, I have “The Ruby Way” (H. Fulton) and “Ruby Cookbook”  
(Carlson & Richardson). They are also useful.

Cheers,  
Jörg  
Thanks for the answers. I decided by Ruby.

What is the best book Ruby for someone who does not have experience in  
programming?

.Learn To Program  
.Why’s (Poignant) Guide to Ruby  
.Humble Little Ruby Book