Programming Rails (Paperback)

Rails is one of the leading frameworks for developing the new

generation 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.