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Ben Askins

Insvrance

Sydney

Ben has been developing software since the early nineties and working professionally with ruby on rails since 2006. He gets a kick out of working with business owners to understand their requirements and develop web-based systems that help them kick-arse. Ben is the co-founder and CTO of Insvrance Pty Ltd - building a next-generation platform for selling and administering travel insurance. He likes to spend his downtime hanging with his family, lifting weights, mountain biking, roller skating, and writing music.

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Back-End Web Development

Back-End Web Development

In this course students turn ideas into working applications by learning the fundamentals of programming with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.

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Getting Started with Ruby on Rails

Getting Started with Ruby on Rails

An overview of Ruby on Rails development. Students walk through the anatomy of a Ruby on Rails web application, and learn core concepts about both Ruby and Rails along the way.

Free Intro to Ruby on Rails

Free Intro to Ruby on Rails

This class will provide an introduction to becoming a Ruby on Rails developer.

Intro to Rails

Intro to Rails

In this 8-week course students turn ideas into working applications by learning the fundamentals of programming with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.

Back-End Web Development Info Session

Back-End Web Development Info Session

Are you curious about General Assembly’s upcoming Back-End Web Development Course? Come hear from the instructor and GA alumni and figure out if this course is a fit for you.

Back-end Crash Course

Back-end Crash Course

This class will help you understand what goes on in the backend to help turn your idea into a meaningful product.

Web Development: Let's Break it Down

Web Development: Let's Break it Down

Ever wonder what you can build with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and API's? Find out what web development is all about in this free class.

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