Rails is one of the leading frameworks for developing the newgeneration of Web 2.0 applications using the increasingly popular Ruby
scripting language. This book offers an unequaled introduction and
in-depth explanation of the Rails architecture, as well as a practical
guide to techniques for Rails developers and those of you considering a
switch to Ruby on Rails.
"Programming Rails will not only provide you with a
deep understanding of how the Rails framework is built, but the book also presents several real-world applications to give you a comprehensive look at Ruby on
Rails as a practical tool for efficient web development. From the back
end sub-frameworks to how each request is handled by the system, this
guide covers the core Rails features with a clear explanation of all
necessary processes that you should take when developing within the
framework. After providing insight into programming with Rails,
you're shown how to approach real-world development tasks and
essentials such as loading files into the database, handling caching,
creating PDFs, web services, RSS feeds and AJAX. By the end of the
book, you should have a solid grasp of how the Ruby on Rails framework
operates and how to use it to develop your own web projects.
Author Robby Russell Publisher O'Reilly Media Publication Date 2006-04-01 Binding Paperback ISBN 0596101503 Number Of Pages 400 Sales Rank 6301104
