Code School is all about learning through hands-on experience. Delve into the
fundamentals of design, like learning about color theory through interactive
videos and challenges. Those apps you see on your smartphone? The next one
could be designed by you. Explore mobile web design with professor Jason
VanLue, who is living proof that learning by doing really works, as he is a
self-taught designer and is head of the design team at Code School and Envy
Labs. In addition to online classes, yo...
Code School is all about learning through hands-on experience. Delve into the
fundamentals of design, like learning about color theory through interactive
videos and challenges. Those apps you see on your smartphone? The next one
could be designed by you. Explore mobile web design with professor Jason
VanLue, who is living proof that learning by doing really works, as he is a
self-taught designer and is head of the design team at Code School and Envy
Labs. In addition to online classes, you can also learn through screencasts,
where industry experts such as Google and Pearson record what is happening on
their computer screen, guiding you through the basics all the way to advanced
techniques. Follow their skill “paths”, earn points, and win badges to become
an expert in HTML, JavaScript, iOS, and more. Code School's knowledgeable
professors, hands-on courses and interactive videos and challenges can help
you master any field.
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The production quality of this series was terrific. I liked the advanced
topics and the insight on the Rails 3.1 features a great deal. My only
complaint would be that the last session seemed to have too many new things
thrown in at once and I lost track of what I was supposed to focus on.
I really enjoyed this course from start to finish. This course has an
excellent explanation of REST principles which I felt was lacking in RFZ1.
Routes receive a lot more attention with this course, as they should. I feel
ready to issue my $rails new somethingSweet command and get going!
I am very pleased at the course Rails for Zombies second part, but I waited
continuation of the firs part. To learn Ajax and other techniques I think
little bit early. Firstly I would like to know more methods of the Rails. I
wish success for you! Thank you and Good luck!!! P.S. Sorry for my English.
P.P.S. Waiting for RFZ3
I'm new to Rails and it very nice to have a material that shows, didactically,
how Rails works without getting into to much details and without been to
shallow. The challenges after each chapter helps you to memorize what has been
taught.
I really loved Rails for Zombies 1, and when I got the email for RFZ 2 I
couldn't wait to sign up! It definitely delivered. I think the user experience
is amazing. I did get a little frustrated with some of the quizzes but more as
a result of my own ineptitude. I thought some of the stuff about rails 3.1 was
interesting but maybe a little out of scope or better served as a separate
course focused on transferring from 3.0 to 3.1 ? I thought the ajax stuff was
very interesting but I don't have a lot of jquery or coffeescript experience
so some of that syntax was a little frustrating, but it did induce me to look
into it more and broaden my horizons. The REST, Routes, Nested Routes, and
model scoping were extremely helpful to me. I really like the "good code/bad
code" parts of all the exercises. Overall I think the course is an amazing
value and the user experience and production value is top notch. Well done! I
have already tweeted and...
I really loved Rails for Zombies 1, and when I got the email for RFZ 2 I
couldn't wait to sign up! It definitely delivered. I think the user experience
is amazing. I did get a little frustrated with some of the quizzes but more as
a result of my own ineptitude. I thought some of the stuff about rails 3.1 was
interesting but maybe a little out of scope or better served as a separate
course focused on transferring from 3.0 to 3.1 ? I thought the ajax stuff was
very interesting but I don't have a lot of jquery or coffeescript experience
so some of that syntax was a little frustrating, but it did induce me to look
into it more and broaden my horizons. The REST, Routes, Nested Routes, and
model scoping were extremely helpful to me. I really like the "good code/bad
code" parts of all the exercises. Overall I think the course is an amazing
value and the user experience and production value is top notch. Well done! I
have already tweeted and personally recommended it to a few others.
One of the reasons I have chosen to work with ruby on rails is the wonderful
resources available for learning the subject. Rails for Zombies is a great
example. What better way is there to learn coding than by actually doing it?
Seriously guys, these courses are incredible. I'm talking University level
material (or depending on your perspective, not University level material, but
better!) I feel the pace was perfect and how RFZ1 built on RFZ2 was great. I'm
coming from a PHP (with MVC) background. No Ruby or Rails experience. After
these courses, I'm pretty up to speed. Great, great stuff.
The reason I am taking off one point is that you sample app does not have the
same polish that you have in your presentation. I would have expected an
equally polished sample app demonstrating all the points taught in the course.
It was far better than the rails for zombies 1 which was also exceptionally
good. I love Greck Pollack, he is a great inspirator for me and he is one of
the reasons I am loving rails so much until today. Every rails developer I met
I try to convince him to take the lessons. What I think could be a little bit
better: 1) Level 5 was the best thing, so I wanted more! 2) It had some small
bugs, so I lost some points (I think due to slow server). 3) It would be nice
to show the recommended solution after we pass an exercise. I passed some
exercises but when I saw the hints, I saw some improvements compared to my
solution. I hope to see more ajax and rails, it was really great lesson. I
want to support you and I am going to buy every lesson that you are going to
create. P.S.: I love you Greck! P.S.2: Greck was a little scary when the
videos was ended (except the last one)... I forgot it and I almost felt from
my chair twice!
The first RFZ is great for beginners but didn't really present any difficult
challenges. This one really steps it up and makes you think about what you're
doing. Great course!
For me, this course was a home run. I really loved the original Rails for
Zombies and this course takes it to a whole new level. The quality of the
screencasts and the exercises is top notch on both counts. I learned a lot
from this course and it has gotten me fired up about Rails development all
over again.
You get a better grasp and deeper understanding of the stuff already learned.
Also this course will dive deeper into multiple aspects of Rails 3.1. Overall
it's a great course if you are interested in learning Rails - the fun way.
Really enjoyed the course, even better than the first Rails For Zombies. Loved
the new interface and really helped getting into Rails development. Looking
forward to anymore Rails for Zombies.
I've been developing rails applications for about a year, but I've learned a
lot of thing. First of all, it's focused on the very last version of Rails
(3.1) and there was some things I didn't know. Then, even if the course begin
with basic things like installation or migrations, there was tips and best
practices throughout the course that was very interesting. To sum up, I
recommend you this course regardless of your level. Bastien P.S. the outtakes
video worth to be seen. :)
Learn by doing is the key that separates this course among other type of Rails
learning materials. Rails for Zombies 2 is an awesome way for
learning/improving your Rails skills. Looking forward for Rails for Zombies 3!
The contents are more useful that the previous courses of codeschool,
specially the last 3 levels, the plataform is awesome and all the work to
create this course too! congrats guys!
I'm a JAVA developer. All I can say is, I've never seen this level of
information presented in understandable, and most importantly fun way. Thanks
guys. Maybe you will make fun lessons just like this for ActiveRecord, Rails
Routes, ActionView...etc seperately...
I have been long time waiting for this update and it totally worth it, if you
want to know what is new in Rails 3.1 and if you are looking for those tips
that will make you a better Rails Developer, so you can not miss this tittle.
This is a great upgrade from Rails For Zombies 1! After take the RFZ 1 this
course is the next step for taking off in RoR learning. Very good videos (and
slides) with subjects clearly explained.
I really enjoyed Rails for Zombies, and the second edition does not
disappoint. Rails for Zombies 2 provides some really great info on the new
asset pipeline.
The first rails for zombies was a cute course that taught the basics in a very
succinct way, while it wasn't anything mind blowing, it was unique and easy to
follow. With Rails for Zombies 2, the dead have risen again with more tips
that cover a wider variety of subjects. Even as an established rails
developer, I was able to learn a few things from this course, and even when
most of it was review, it was fun, and it was a great review session.
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