Learn to Program (Pragmatic Programmers)

Chris Pine explains what programming is with very simple words and metaphores, ones that everyone can understand. He doesn't overwhelm you with complex concepts or tools and dives very progressively into the programming universe, chosing concrete code samples. The choice of Ruby is simply accurate : intuitive & powerful object language, no fancy IDE, just a notepad and a command line and you'll see the first results after reading the first pages of this book. What is a program? a language? a method? a variable? Most programmers are so immersed into their art that they can't find a simple definition. Chris Pine makes it accessible and this ability gives you a fresh clean perspective on it.With this book, you can teach you kids to program in a few days (8-10 yrs-old). It's now easier to learn to write your own computer software than it has ever been before. Now everyone can learn to write programs for themselves--no previous experience is necessary. Chris Pine takes a thorough, but light-hearted approach that teaches you how to program with a minimum of fuss or bother. Starting with small, simple one-line programs to calculate your age in seconds, you'll see how to have your webpage send you email, to shuffle your music more intelligently, to rename your photos from your digital camera, and more. You'll learn the same technology used to drive modern dynamic websites and large, professional applications.

it's Now Easier To Learn To Write One's Own Computer Software Than Ever Before. Now Everyone Can Write Programs For Themselves—no Previous Experience Is Necessary—with The Help Of This Thorough But Lighthearted Book.

Provides instructions for writing programs using the Ruby programming language.