Ask HN: Best way to get to learn Ruby for an experience programmer

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Summary:

Why's Poignant Guide To Ruby

For Rails:

Rails for Zombies, etc etc

I learned Ruby coming from a similar project with ruby koans:

Make a Rails app, then look at how every feature you use is implemented. Just reading through the ActiveRecord source will get you some mileage.