The coolest thing about Ruby is that even though it’s a dynamic and reflective programming language it’s very easy to learn. More and more programmers around the world are interested in learning this new tool for making cool things. We’ve selected 3 interesting websites to help people (kids or adults) to know a little bit more of Ruby’s world.

Kids Ruby (to kids)

http://kidsruby.com: Kids Ruby is especially focused on kids, with a very easy interface which allows you to see the code, run it, and at the same time see what it outputs. Kids Ruby is also attractive for his Turtle graphics that allows you to draw pictures and have fun by mixing and trying colors. Kids Ruby includes a lot of useful resources and you don’t even need an internet connection to work. Developers also created a complete KidsRuby operating system based on Ubuntu Linux that makes program in Ruby a lot easier for kids.

Rails for zombies

http://railsforzombies.org/: Rails for Zombies offers an open-source web framework with all the power of the Ruby language and with no additional configuration needed. In this site you can see tutorial videos which allow you to learn more about Ruby on Rails in just five levels. After seeing each video you’ll be challenged with cool exercises to practice your new skills. So if you’re a zombie and you’re hungry for Ruby’s knowledge this is the perfect site for you.

Try Ruby

http://tryruby.org/: This website brings a very interactive Ruby tutorial; you can test new functions step by step and understand a little bit more about this language. In just 15 minutes and with a very interactive interface you can understand what Ruby is about. This site also allows you to save your progress by sign up for free at Code School.

Now that you have these very easy options to learn Ruby why don’t you try it out and maybe we’ll see you soon as a new member of Moove-IT’s team

The largest online protest in the history of Internet is taking place today, more than one hundred sites, including the popular Wikipedia, Google and WordPress confirmed their participation in this digital blackout against the new anti-piracy laws of the USA.

Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) will be voted on Jan 24^th by the Congress in attempt to pass internet censorship in the Senate. These two laws are probably the most rejected ones by Americans citizen because some of them consider that they affect the most appreciated thing on internet, freedom.

The SOPA law attempt to close any foreign site which sells or shares pirated content from the USA, including music, films, books and every product non authorized for free distribution on the internet. The PIPA law meanwhile has its focus directly on protect Intellectual Property Act, avoiding any economic threats and thefts to creativity.

Anyway, these laws have great support from big industries like National Cable & Telecommunications Association, the National Association of Theatre Owners, Viacom, Copyright Alliance and NBC Universal, which argue that their businesses are dramatically affected by online piracy.

We will have to wait until next January 24 to see if the public opinion will have a direct influence on the fate of these laws.

Wikipedia.org – Home page Jan 18^th

Google.com – Home page Jan 18^th

WordPress.com – Home page Jan 18^th