Just in time for the release of Rails 1.2, I’m pleased to announce the Rails Cookbook.

Not long ago, I pulled the book out of production and, with the help of some friends, updated the content for Rails 1.2. I wasn’t sure how the timing of the book’s production schedule and that of Rails 1.2 would work out, but it looks like I nailed it. I had a blast working on it and with all the people in the community that helped make it a reality.

It’s my sincerest hope that you enjoy and find my book tremendously useful in your day-to-day rails work. Please feel free to pick up a copy of your own and let me know what you think.

Here’s a shot of the final cover:

and for the record, here’s a shot of the book’s very first reader: