New to Ruby?
Here’s a few links to getting started with Ruby and the Ruby on Rails Framework
Quickstarts
Try Ruby in your browser, no installing required: tryruby.org
Offical Ruby Quickstart: ruby-lang.org
List of Puzzles, Ruby, and Rails resources: iwanttolearnruby.com
Tutorials
RailsApps tutorials and guides railsapps.github.com/rails.html
Excellent Beginner and Advanced level tutorials: tutorials.jumpstartlab.com
Great screencasts with a wide variety of topics: codeschool.com
Another subscription service covering Ruby Web-related technologies, including live coding sessions with experienced web developers. peepcode.com
Tutoring
Looking for a tutor? Try rubytutor.org
Getting kids involved with Ruby: ruby4kids.com
User Groups
Official Charlotte Ruby Homepage: charlotteruby.org
Charlotte Ruby Meetup Page: meetup.com/charlotte-rb
Not around the Charlotte Area and looking for user groups nearby? Check out rubyusergroups.org