Ruby on Rails is the hot new Web application framework based on Ruby language. It offers unmatched programmer productivity and has taken over the Web2.0 application development. In this post, I will look at some of the free tutorials and free ebooks on Ruby on Rails available for download.

1. Tutorial on Ruby on Rails - This is a beginner’s tutorial on RoR. Hosted by RoR official wiki, this is the best place to start on Ruby on Rails.

2. Rolling with Ruby on Rails Part I and Part II - This tutorial written by Curt Hibbs is a good introduction to Ruby on Rails. It takes you through a sample application end to end.

3. Learn Ruby on Rails in 4 days! - This is a PDF book on Ruby on Rails. It gives you a toolbox of Rails techniques and can be used as a bridge from Rails basics to Advanced rails.

4. Fast track Web application development with Ruby on Rails - This article from IBM takes a quick look at developing a Rails Web application.

5. Beginner’s guide to Ruby on Rails - Another introductory tutorial on Ruby on Rails.