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TheVenerableCain  ·  3403 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hello Ruby is a programming book for kids, it releases soon!

RPG Maker VX Ace uses Ruby so that you can write custom scripts not included in the game. Really fun program that you can actually do quite a bit with. Having a class with Ruby followed by making their own game could be fun for kids. Hell, I have a blast and I don't know any Ruby at all!





Cedar  ·  3403 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Good to know, thank you!

TheVenerableCain  ·  3403 days ago  ·  link  ·  

On the off chance that you're actually interested in the program, it regularly goes on sale for $10 - $15 USD, so I'd definitely wait until then to grab it. Check around Halloween or Christmas!

Cedar  ·  3403 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I've seen it in Humble Bundles I think, have passed it up in the past -- would need a special education license if I was to use it in a classroom though, perhaps if I email them...

Think I will pick it up on sale then decide :)