latest version of Instant Rails with Lenz book

[pug2112]

Hi all

Was wondering what version of Instant would be compatible with PatricK Lenz's RoR book. The book itself mentions version 1.3a. However, Instant Rails is now up to 2.0.

I was thinking of downloading version 1.7. This being the last 1.x version. Is this advisable/applicable or just plain stupid...

Thanks for your time.

[Mittineague]

I'd be happy to be able to get any version of Instant Rails to work (I'm stuck with Win98 ATM ).
Anyway, I guess it depends on how closely and how deep into the book you want go. As long as you know something may happen you should be able to work around it with luck.
I imagine using a newer version would for the most part be backwards compatable with older versions. Exceptions being anything deprecated and removed. So I don't think it would be stupid by any means. Just take note of what's been deprecated and be on the look out for it. And keep in mind that the newer version may have some improvements that the book won't be teaching you. But don't let that stop you from getting started.

[pug2112]

Thanks for the reply

Have just realised a newer version of the book has been released...

Simply Rails 2

Now am contemplating whether I should purchase this and start fresh on Rails 2.0

[giorgio_c]

Even if I have already had done quite a bit of practice with ror 1.2 I found it challenging moving my pet projects to version 2. So I have ordered this book as it will need a good refresh and help to overcome my issues with Rails 2.

Giorgio