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###Cheat Sheet

####What is a Framework?

...a software framework is an abstraction in which software providing generic functionality can be selectively changed by additional user written code.

‐ via Wikipedia You use libraries, frameworks use you.

####Creating a new Rails app

$ rails new app_name

• This will create a project folder and some useful files for you.
• Don't forget to cd into your new directory before you move on.

####Running the server.

$ rails server

• Now you can visit http://localhost:3000/ and see your app.

###Tips & Tricks

• Learn how to use your browser for web development

###Still Feel Lost?

This lesson we really want you to have a general understanding of how the internet works. Here are some resources to help you dive deeper and review what you learned in class.

####Catch Up With These Resources

• Article by How Stuff Works.
• Five minute video on how the internet works.
• A lengthy chapter from standford.edu.