When comparing Launch School (formerly Tealeaf Academy) vs The Pragmatic Studio, the Slant community recommends The Pragmatic Studio for most people. In the question“What are the best ways for a beginner to learn Ruby?” The Pragmatic Studio is ranked 10th while Launch School (formerly Tealeaf Academy) is ranked 11th. The most important reason people chose The Pragmatic Studio is:
The projects are designed in a way that allows you to visualize how OOP (object oriented programming) concepts fit together from the ground up.
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Pros
Pro For those serious about learning programming from the ground up
Pro Will teach you to think like a programmer
The projects are designed in a way that allows you to visualize how OOP (object oriented programming) concepts fit together from the ground up.
Pro Awesome instructors
The instructors (Mike and Nicole Clark) have a very clear and concise teaching style.
Cons
Con High cost
The course is quite expensive, with a regular price of $199 (current sale price is $149).