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I have an iPhone app out that stores data on the device. I want to create an app with user accounts like Instagram, Path, Foursquare, Gowalla, etc.

Thus, I think I will need to create an iPhone client app, a MYSQL database, and PHP/Ruby on Rails to connect the two, along with the RestKit Framework for Objective-C.

Are there any good books you guys would recommended for the backend stuff? I am comfortable with the iOS part, but have no history with the backend/webserver side.

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For learning PHP (I'm assuming you're new to PHP?) I recommend PHP Solutions by David Powers. For Ruby on Rails, check out Ruby on Rails 3 Tutorial by Michael Hartl.

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Take the Rails for Zombies online tutorial.

Nothing to setup, just learn and code from your browser.

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If you really want to study a new technology, I highly recommend buying a book, and not just try to find some good tutorials online. It will be money well spent esp. if you value your time!

For Rails 3, one of the best books is Agile Web Development with Rails (4th edition) - you can buy a PDF at pragprog.com for $24, and it's more than enough to get you started quickly.