Rails Guides
Here you'll find a list of e-books and short guides that will help you learn how to solve common web application problems using Ruby on Rails.
- Integrating the PayPal API with Ruby on Rails
- Integrating the PayPal API with Ruby on Rails is a short guide with step-by-step instructions on integrating Website Payments Pro with your Ruby on Rails application. In 20 minutes or less you'll have a working PayPal integration.
- The Money Train
- The Money Train is an e-book for Ruby on Rails, with tips on how to build an e-commerce site using the Rails framework. You'll get a head start on building your own online store by learning from first-hand experiences of building a Ruby on Rails shopping cart application.
Other Resources
There is an ever-increasing number of books and other resources for learning Rails itself. Here are some of the most popular resources for learning more about Rails.
Agile Web Development with Rails is the book to have for every Rails developer. Full of detailed examples and practical explanations of the ways things work in Ruby on Rails, it can answer most of the questions anyone getting started with Rails would have. In fact, very often people who show up in the #rubyonrails IRC channel with beginner's questions will be referred to a particular page number in this book.
PeepCode Screencasts are a high-intensity way to learn Ruby on Rails website development. Instead of fumbling your way through a book, you can sit back and learn cutting-edge Rails concepts like RJS, REST, and Capistrano. Plus, you get a copy of the code used in the tutorial so you can run the project or use it in your own projects. In only one hour you’ll learn things that would take would take weeks of blog-scouring to understand. There is also a mailing list for asking specific questions or discussing ideas.
