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Ruby and Rails Learning Trail

This page provides three learning trails to help you learn how to use the Ruby and Rails support in the NetBeans IDE. The first trail covers the basics of the NetBeans Ruby environment. From there, you move onto a trail for creating a basic Ruby on Rails application, followed by an all-in-one lesson for working with Ruby and Java applications.

Introducing Ruby Support in the NetBeans IDE

Before you can create a NetBeans Ruby application, you must set up your environment properly. The first lesson covers how to install Ruby support for the IDE, while the second lesson takes you on an express tour of the Ruby editor.

Lesson 1:
Installing and Configuring Ruby Support

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Lesson 2:
Introducing the Ruby Editor

Creating a Ruby on Rails Project

By completing this trail, you should be able to use the NetBeans IDE to create your own working Ruby on Rails application, including creating a model, adding a controller, and creating a view.

Lesson 1:
Creating a Ruby Weblog in 10 Minutes

Lesson 2:
Building Relationships Between Models

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Integrating Java and Ruby Development

This trail is for you if want to build an application that integrates Ruby and Java development. This trail is recommended for experienced programners as it covers the entire subject in just one short lesson.

Lesson 1:
Mixing Java and Ruby Development

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