On Tuesday 24 August 2004 09:32 pm, James Edward Gray II wrote:
> This is my first post here and I just started learning Ruby a few days
> ago, so forgive me if I sound a little ignorant.  That said, I do have
> some questions...
>
> I come from Perl land and I'm wondering about some similar resources
> that I valued there.

Welcome!

> First, there is an excellent mailing list called Perl Beginners, where
> coders learning the ropes post code they need help with and get tips
> from the pros.  (The website Perl Monks is similar.)  I see that people
> are posting code here, but I'm wondering if Ruby has a similar
> environment?

This is the place. You'll find all levels of discussion here. And Nuby 
questions tend to get quality answers quickly.

> Second, the Perl Quiz of the Week is a fun way to test and improve your
> skills.  I can always try it in Ruby, of course, but it would be great
> to see other Ruby solutions and analysis.  Any Quiz-like material in
> Ruby land?

Interesting idea. I think the closest we have is the occasional coding 
challenge, put out by whomever feels up to it.

> My final question is about Ruby itself.  I'm working my way through
> Programming Ruby, which I believe covers Ruby 1.6 or so.  I've brought
> my installation up to the current 1.8.1 though.  Is there place I can
> read about what's changed since then?

Our beloved _why offers:
  http://www.whytheluckystiff.net/articles/rubyOneEightOh.html

T.