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Imagine what you could build if you learned Ruby on Rails… Learning to build a modern web application is daunting. Ruby on Rails makes it much easier and more fun. It includes everything you need to build fantastic applications, and you can learn it with the support of our large, friendly community. You’ve probably already used many of the applications that were built with Ruby on Rails: Basecamp, GitHub, Shopify, Airbnb, Twitch, SoundCloud, Hulu, Zendesk, Square, Highrise, Cookpad. Those are just some of the big names, but there are literally hundreds of thousands of applications built with the framework since its release in 2004. Ruby on Rails is open source software, so not only is it free to use, you can also help make it better. More than 4,500 people already have contributed code to Rails. It’s easier than you think to become one of them. First of all you need to know ruby language Because , Ruby on Rails is written in the Ruby programming language. If you’re new to...

Ruby Introducing Ruby Ruby is a powerful, yet easy-to-learn object-oriented programming language with a nice clean syntax. It was invented in Japan in the mid-nineties, but has really taken off in recent years, largely thanks to the Ruby on Rails framework, which lets you easily write powerful dynamic websites and web apps in Ruby. As well as being popular with web developers, Ruby is also used for many other purposes, including system administration tasks and writing GUI-based desktop apps for Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Ruby is, by default, an interpreted language, much like PHP, Perl and Python. This means that you need to install a Ruby interpreter to process and run your Ruby programs and scripts. Who uses Ruby? Ruby is an incredibly powerful and highly scalable object-oriented language. Leading technology companies & startups around the world use Ruby or the Ruby on Rails framework to power their websites & web applications. They include: * Amazon * Twitt...

Markhor   Markhor started off with the idea that best products are made with passion and investing many hours of tough labor and attention. The team works directly with some of the most skilled craftsmen in the world to make modern design and beautiful products. The company originated when founders Sidra Qasim and Waqas Ali met with a group of craftsmen in the local village council of their hometown of Okara. Everything in that workshop was literally being handcrafted. The duo learned that some of the most well known luxury brands work with craftsmen in developing countries like Pakistan, India and Vietnam but rarely talk about them. To change this they started working on the idea of Markhor. The brand is named after endangered breed of wild goat Markhor (Capra falconeri), that is natively found in northern and central mountainous regions of Pakistan and Central Asia. “We are craftsmen, designers and dreamers who are working together to redefine how handcrafted ...

10 Great Tips to Empower Female Entrepreneurs Female entrepreneurship is growing but it still has a long way to go. Here are ten tips and resources that will empower you to get started today 1. Do not be afraid to fail. You have to move outside of your comfort zone. Resumes that include failures are great proof that you have taken the necessary risks in your journey. Often, women are more affected by failure and let it affect their confidence. Don't let it. Failure is an inevitable part of success, from which we learn. Remember the great advice of George Burns, "I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate." 2. Get feedback. Feedback is critical to validate your business. Competitive research can also help you understand what customers want. You will need to go beyond researching on your competitor's websites. Read reviews, find articles about them, and interview their customer...

Every Woman “Superwoman”! Inspiring Successful Women Stories We all know that the world is a difficult place to live in. Every day there are new hurdles and challenges thrown at us. On top of that, if you are a woman, you know that history hasn’t exactly been on your side. Women, in fact, are seen as ‘ahistorical figures’ i.e., located outside of history. There are innumerable instances of gender violence, immolation, infanticide and so on which have oppressed women for centuries. In fact, a few months earlier, UN officially recognised India as a place where female genital mutilation is practised. For every story of struggles and hurdles, there are many instances of bravery and tenacity. Over the years, we have seen many women who have fought back and took it upon themselves to rewrite their story. Here is a look at a few brave stalwarts who have proved that being a woman is a boon, not a bane. SpanX creator Sara Blakely Introduction This is the startup story of Billionair...

TRIATHLON       SWIMMING TIPS    FOR BEGINNERS  So you’ve taken the plunge and decided to train for a triathlon – congratulations!  But now you’re reading a lot about ‘technique’. What does it all mean? . How important is technique when you’re learning to swim? Your swimming technique is harder to change later in life so the fewer mistakes made earlier, when learning, the more effective you will be later in your swimming career. I’ve never had swimming lessons/coaching – does this mean my technique will be poor Swimming is highly technical and isn’t easy to change, even for advanced swimmers. Swimming is illogical and counter-intuitive, therefore getting it right, without instruction, is very difficult. Can you teach yourself better swimming technique? Teaching yourself better technique isn’t easy, as most swimmers struggle to understand what they’re doing right and wrong while in the water. You can watch good...