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Ruby on Rails: An Introduction

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Course Summary

This course is a beginner-level introduction to Ruby on Rails, a popular web development framework. You will learn how to build and deploy a basic web application using Ruby, Rails, HTML, and CSS.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to set up a development environment
Understand the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern
Build a web application with basic CRUD functionality
Deploy your application to a cloud-based server

Learning Outcomes

Build a basic web application using Ruby on Rails
Understand the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern
Deploy your application to a cloud-based server

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic programming knowledge
Understanding of HTML and CSS

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Hands-on projects

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Description

Did you ever want to build a web application? Perhaps you even started down that path in a language like Java or C#, when you realized that there was so much “climbing the mountain” that you had to do? Maybe you have heard about web services being all the rage, but thought they were too complicated to integrate into your web application. Or maybe you wondered how deploying web applications to the cloud works, but there was too much to set up just to get going.

In this course, we will explore how to build web applications with the Ruby on Rails web application framework, which is geared towards rapid prototyping. Yes, that means building quickly! At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to build a meaningful web application and deploy it to the “cloud” using a Heroku PaaS (Platform as a Service). Best of all, it will almost feel effortless… Really! “But wait”, you will say, “there is no way that we can build a useful application if there is no database involved. You need the data for an application to be useful.” Great point! But what if… instead of getting the data from the database, we get it from the internet by tapping into one of the web services out there that readily provides data needed by our application? “Ok, but that’s probably very complicated”, you will say. Take this course and you will be pleasantly surprised at just how easy it is!

Outline

Welcome and Setting Up the Development Environment
Course Introduction
Welcome to Module 1: Setting Up the Development Environment
Software Installation For Linux Users
Software Installation for Mac Users
Software Installation for Windows Users
Editors & IDEs for Ruby on Rails
Introduction to Git
Local Git Repository
Remote Repos and Github
Grading
Github Repository for Module 1
Recommended Books
Introduction to Git
Module 1 Quiz

Introduction to Ruby
Welcome to Module 2: Introduction to Ruby
Ruby Basics
Flow of Control
Functions
Blocks
Files
Strings
Arrays
Ranges
Hashes
Classes
Class Inheritance
Modules
Scope
Access Control
Introduction to Unit Testing
Introduction to RSpec
RSpec Matchers
GitHub Repository for Module 2
Recommended Books
Practice Programming Assignment - Case Statement
Practice Programming Assignment: Collections
Practice Programming Assignment: Classes

Introduction to Ruby on Rails
Welcome to Module 3: Introduction to Ruby on Rails
Introduction to Rails
Creating your First Application
Controller and View
Routes
Moving Business Logic Out of View
Helpers
Introduction to HTTParty
Bundler
Rails & HTTParty Integration
CSS, Parameters & Root Path
Deploying to Heroku
Blackbox Testing
Debugging Rails Applications
Github Repository for Module 3
Recommended Books
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Practice Programming Assignment: HTTP Client

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the basics of Ruby on Rails with this introductory course on Coursera. Students praise the comprehensive curriculum, engaging instructors, and practical exercises. Join the community of learners and get started with Ruby on Rails today.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The practical exercises provided were highly appreciated by the users, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios.

Pros from User Reviews

Well-structured and comprehensive curriculum
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Clear explanations and examples
Practical exercises that help apply concepts in real-life scenarios
Access to a supportive community of learners

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough
A few technical issues were reported with the platform
The course may not be suitable for experienced programmers looking for advanced topics
Some users found the pace to be too slow
The course may require additional resources to supplement the learning experience

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