Ruby worth learning?

**Trunks0** · May 5, 2012, 01:43 AM

Currently the only programing language I know is C#, and some UNIX script, but I'm not interested in being a coder. I just want some thing to mess around with and Ruby seems like a nicer fit for a non-serious coder? Or am I just fooling my self here and should stick to C# & VisualStudio for just messing around?

Tizen · May 5, 2012, 06:31 AM

I suggest you also look at python or LUA.

**Trunks0** · May 6, 2012, 01:13 AM

Any opinions or ideas on what to use when it comes to tools for writing and debugging? Because Visual Studio seems pretty great thus far.

Tizen · May 6, 2012, 02:56 PM

Visual studio is a fantastic IDE.

I can recommend Eclipse, but it needs some configuration depending on your target language, though most targets have preconfigured setups if you google for them.
Try out debugging asap though, since that is a must have.

Also, if you pick up a new language, try to find a start to finish book on it and go though it. It is well worth it for every new language to get to know its tricks

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Tizen Custom User Title Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Close by. Posts: 4,922	I suggest you also look at python or LUA. __________________ Don't panic

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May 6, 2012, 01:13 AM	#3
Trunks0 Keeping an open mind Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 17,208	Any opinions or ideas on what to use when it comes to tools for writing and debugging? Because Visual Studio seems pretty great thus far. __________________ -Trunks0 not speaking for all and if I am wrong I never said it. (plz note that is meant as a joke) System: Asus Maximus Formula(X38) - Intel Core2Quad 8400 @ 3.4Ghz - 4Gb PC2-6400 OCZ Gold XTC/Corsair XMS2(@800mhz) - 16X8X16 DL 8X Pioneer DVR-111D DL DVD±RW - 48x/24x/48x LG CD-RW-320GB HD(Seagate 7200.10) - 640Gb Westerm Digital w/16Mb Cache - 2 x Crossfired PowerColor Radeon HD 5770's-Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800 - Audigy2 (Yes, I gave into the darkside) - Windows 7 64

May 6, 2012, 02:56 PM	#4
Tizen Custom User Title Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Close by. Posts: 4,922	Visual studio is a fantastic IDE. I can recommend Eclipse, but it needs some configuration depending on your target language, though most targets have preconfigured setups if you google for them. Try out debugging asap though, since that is a must have. Also, if you pick up a new language, try to find a start to finish book on it and go though it. It is well worth it for every new language to get to know its tricks __________________ Don't panic Last edited by Tizen : May 6, 2012 at 02:59 PM.

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