Learning Ruby, where do I start?

Question

I'm a C++/C#/PHP/Javascript programmer who's been interested in learning Ruby for a while now. I just graduated and considering this means I no longer have homework to do, I figured now might be a good time.

Just one thing, I don't know where to start. Can someone point me in the direction of some good Ruby tutorials, what editor to use, basically anything that's relevant to a starting Ruby programmer. Perhaps some suggestions for fun projects that would help me learn the language? I'm running Windows, if it matters.

Thanks!

Answer 1

If you want to read a fun introduction to ruby, you have to check out "why's (poignant) guide to Ruby". It is a crazy ruby tutorial that involves cartoon foxes and chunky bacon. It's not at all like your typical programming language book and is a pretty fun read.