Ok, have so far learnt to develop WordPress websites, and have been developing themes for around 2 years. I would, hoever, like to move into “ACTUAL” web development, rather than WordPress. I have stumbled upon Rails, and have been doing some research, however I still don’t know what it would take to create a Website with Rails.
Do I need template files the same way I need them in WordPress? If so, what are the minimum files I would need to put up a website? (e.g. index/home.php, sidebar, header, footer?)
Do I need a deep understanding of SQL?
Can I use Rails with most hosting services?
What is the firs thing I need to understand before I begin to do some practical learning on RoR (I like to learn as I go along – for instance, people starting out learning HTML learn usually by building a website as they go along).
Again, my apologies for asking such a horribly noobish question for those who get very sensitive about this stuff. But I ask that you bear with me, with the knowledge that we are all at one point complete beginners at anything.
Cheers.
rails new appname🙂 Follow a tutorial, for example:http://ruby.railstutorial.org/
Beyond that, this question is far too broad.