On tor, feb 22, 2001 at 11:30:28 +0900, John Griffing wrote:
> Fellow Ruby Enthusiasts:
> 
> In researching the latest (scripting) languages, Ruby became an obvious
> first choice. However, most of the documentation is beyond that of a
> beginner. Is there a beginning programming pamphlet or book available that
> would walk one through the programming basics, terminology, etc., and
> oriented toward Ruby, so as not to confuse one with material that will not
> subsequently be applicable?
> 
Programming Ruby, announced yesterday on the list. Available online or on
paper.

> This will be my first attempt to program outside a database environment.
> --
> John, bowing humbly :-)
>