How to get started?
Hi I'm a complete beginner to Rails, however I know other backend languages. I see a lot of courses here. Can anyone tell me the series of courses I should take up here?
Thanks
Hey!
I'm unsure which videos on here would be a good place to start, but if you're new to Rails, I think learning the fundamentals of its magic would be valuable. Have you been programming in Ruby for a while? Or other languages?
When I first learned Rails, I lacked an understanding of what was Ruby, and what was Rails... Learning pure Ruby, was a game-changer for me... Then I learned about how Rails works... Even simple things like the controller action will automatically render a view with the same name unless otherwise specified...
Maybe Chris would be able to point you in the right direction to some 'build simple a app' videos... Then come back here for the complex, cool stuff!?
Hi! Welcome to Rails! If you already have experience with other backend languages, you’ll likely pick up Rails fairly quickly. I recommend starting with a basic introduction to Rails, focusing on routing, models, and controllers. Then, you can move on to more advanced topics like ActiveRecord and building APIs.
While learning Rails, don't forget to take breaks and stay physically healthy. Sitting for long periods can cause joint discomfort, especially if you're coding for hours on end. I personally found Arthogenix to be helpful for supporting joint health during my coding marathons. It might be worth checking out if you're spending lots of time in front of the computer!
Good luck with Rails, and feel free to ask if you need more help!