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Michael, let me ask two predictable questions.

1. When do you expect to complete the 3rd edition? Seeing as the book is being heavily reworked and knowing your attention to detail, I guess the answer is "when it's ready".

2. Will the Rails version be fixed at 4.1?

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I expect the full 3rd edition draft will be released within a couple of weeks. I hope to make a full launch (with screencasts) some time in October or November.

I expect to use Rails 4.1 unless 4.2 is out of beta in time to use for the screencasts. I've compartmentalized the version-specific material, though, so I'm cautiously optimistic that I can swap in new Rails versions (even in the screencasts) as they're released.

Do you intend to make use of new 4.2 goodness or simply make the tutorial 4.2-compatible? Granted, some of the improvements in 4.2 are out of scope for the book (like ActiveJob), some are performance related, but there is also web console. It fits the philosophy of the new edition perfectly and would be a useful addition to the book.

I'd love to make the tutorial Rails 4.2–compatible before the final revision ships. It really depends on how soon 4.2 final is released. And I'll take a look at web console, which seems like it could be useful.

Only two weeks? Splendid, I start reading through the draft right now.

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