it has its place. If you already know how to code but are learning Ruby, it's not a good book (lot of fluff). But if you are learning to code for the first time

it has its place. If you already know how to code but are learning Ruby, it's not a good book (lot of fluff). But if you are learning to code for the first time it's good. This was my case in 2012. I admit the comedy style is showing its age–a little cringe now.