Ruby for All
Updating The PickAxe Book with Noel Rappin
Nov 3, 2022
Noel Rappin, author of the latest edition of the influential 'PickAxe' book, discusses the updates for Ruby 3.2. Topics include the book's history, why it was updated, what's new in this edition, and how it benefits developers at all levels. Noel also shares insights on the development process and recommendations for reading.
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Quick takeaways
- The 5th edition of the PickAxe book by Noel Rappin covers new Ruby 3.2 syntax updates, tools like RBS and Sorbet.
- Early access to the book allows for community feedback and ensures content is relevant and inclusive.
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Noel Rapid, a staff engineer at Time Financial, is working on a new edition of the PIG-ACs book, the first English book about Ruby, originally published in 2001. The upcoming edition, aimed at both beginners and experienced Ruby developers, incorporates nine years of new Ruby syntax updates, including ractors, pattern matching, and advanced tooling like Bundler. This release addresses the significant changes in the Ruby ecosystem, updating references and balancing foundational and advanced topics.
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