Ruby (Ruby on Rails) Crash Course

Since you have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in JavaScript (Advanced), TypeScript, Node.js, Python (Django/Flask) and PHP (Laravel), you possess excellent web development and backend programming capabilities. This foundation that you have developed will help you learn Ruby and Ruby on Rails programming more easily. Below is a structured course module for learning Ruby and Ruby on Rails, building on their existing knowledge.

Module 1: Fundamentals of Ruby

• Topics:

  • Ruby syntax, data types, control structures
  • Methods, blocks, and enumerables
  • OOP: Classes, inheritance, modules
  • Comparison with Python, JavaScript, PHP

Module 2: Rails Basics

• Topics:

  • Rails philosophy (Convention over Configuration)
  • Setting up Rails, directory structure
  • MVC architecture, RESTful routing

• Practice:

  • Build a simple blog with CRUD operations

Module 3: Deep Dive into Rails

• Topics:

  • ActiveRecord: Migrations, associations, validations
  • Views: ERB templates, integrating JavaScript/CSS
  • Authentication (Devise), authorization (Pundit)
  • Building RESTful APIs, JWT/OAuth for security

• Practice:

  • Build an e-commerce or social media app

Module 4: Testing and Debugging

• Topics:

  • Unit testing (RSpec/Minitest), integration testing (Capybara)
  • Debugging with byebug and pry
  • Logging and error handling

• Practice:

  • Write tests for previous projects

Module 5: Advanced Topics and Deployment

• Topics:

  • Background jobs (Sidekiq), caching, Action Cable
  • Deployment to Heroku/AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
  • Performance optimization (DB indexing, asset pipeline)

• Practice:

  • Deploy a Rails app to a cloud platform

Module 6: Capstone Project

• Real-Time Chat Application Project