I've never tried code academy, so I can't comment there, but my guess is that it will be easier to learn with someone coaching you. You have to decide wether it

I've never tried code academy, so I can't comment there, but my guess is that it will be easier to learn with someone coaching you. You have to decide wether it's worth it or not though. Regardless of that, I'd say the best way to learn rails is to do it. Build a simple web app or a personal blog or something small that meets your needs. Books and tutorials are definately a less expensive way to get started and, depending on how you learn, possibly just as effective. http://www.humblelittlerubybook.com/book/html/index.html http://www.humblelittlerubybook.com/book/html/index.html is a favorite of mine.