Yo…Yo… Check it!!!

Karate Chop-Chop

Ruby’s gone pop

My dev boys behind me,

Their skillz unwind me…

Sick is this trick!

Cleaned my desktop with friggin unix

Rip up the Terminal

My Progammin’ still virginal…

Yet versatile =D

R-U-B-Y

DevChix, they so fly!

Typin that code up

On your open API

Meet me at the top!

My learning won’t stop

System upgrade

KharaCara won’t fade

What did I say?

Ruby’s gone pop!!!

[Record Scratch…]

I’m pumped about this song!  I just need a beat!  If anyone out there has a beat, let’s massage our creative energies together.  Feel free to send some beats my way and I’ll spit my lyrics on ‘em.  Or *clapping hands* send me your dope Ruby Rap with a beat and I’ll post it up!
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If it were up to me, I’d spend every moment of my day learning Ruby.  I have a feeling that would be a much better use of my time than how I spend my time now =P  As a n00bie-to-Ruby, educational resources are my best friend!

Here is a list of resources that I am utilizing:

1. The ever so popular “Why’s (Poignant) Guide To Ruby” is a fan favorite!  What’s fun about this guide is that when your mind starts to wander off, you can read the silly text instead.  When the ridiculousness becomes too much -and believe me it will become too much- you’re motivated to get back into learning Ruby.  I’ve learned that people who do not like this particular guide tend to be very focused.

2.  I particularly like Chris Pine’s “Learn To Program” guide.  This guide is straight forward and simple to understand.

3.  DevChix’ RailsBridge Open Workshop Project is the most engaging Ruby on Rails resource that I have.  Their Wiki page has so much useful information and their workshops are enjoyable!  The volunteer teachers are kind, encouraging, and helpful.  It is so nice to be part of a positive and social learning environment!

4.  There is also RailsGuides.  I am using this guide to learn how to build a blog.  I will definitely let you know how the blog-building goes.
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Updates:

I found out that my “How Are You?” mobile application has an older sibling!  Two of the teachers from the Railsbridge workshop are working on a similar project called “Moodlog.”  I am hoping to speak to them over coffee about teaming up, but I am very aware that I need to improve my Ruby skills first.

So far, this journey of learning Ruby On Rails feels like learning the alphabet.  I only know my letters and some simple words, but I can’t wait to form sentences and then stories!!!

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I found this website for Ruby on Rails jobs.  These positions feel so out of reach, but they keep my dream alive!  They also help me become more aware of what people are looking for in a Ruby developer.