Rails is framework written in ruby geared at building database oriented web applications both rapidly and efficiently. It includes hot features such as AJAX functionality, JavaScript effects utilizing the Prototype and Scriptaculous libraries, and insanely simple object relational mapping (ORM) for referencing database tables as objects. If you’re looking to spice up your projects with something that is fun, easy to use, easy to learn and totally satisfying - I highly suggest you check out Ruby on Rails - the definitive path to earning more client satisfaction, less trips to the pharmacist and more rewarding days at work!
Ruby main site:
http://www.ruby-lang.org/
Rolling with Ruby on Rails
http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2005/01/20/rails.html
Ruby on Rails main site:
http://www.rubyonrails.org/
Ruby on Rails blog:
http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/
Understanding Ruby Symbols:
http://glu.ttono.us/articles/2005/08/19/understanding-ruby-symbols
