Learn Ruby the Hard Way is a renowned online tutorial created by Zed A. Shaw, a respected software developer and author. This tutorial is part of Shaw's 'Learn Code the Hard Way' series, which emphasizes a hands-on, practice-oriented approach to learning programming languages. The course is freely available online and has gained popularity for its straightforward, no-nonsense teaching style.
This tutorial focuses on teaching the Ruby programming language, a dynamic, object-oriented language known for its simplicity and readability. Ruby is widely used for web development, particularly with the Ruby on Rails framework, but it's also versatile enough for various other applications. The course covers Ruby fundamentals, syntax, and best practices, guiding learners from basic concepts to more advanced topics through a series of exercises and explanations.