Comprehensive Ruby Programming

This book will provide you with all of the tools you need to be a professional Ruby developer. Starting with the core principles, such as syntax and best practices, and up to advanced topics like metaprogramming and big data analysis.

Key Features

• Provides the core skills required to become a Ruby programmer
• Covers how to use the most popular Ruby Gem libraries
• Includes details on regular expressions

Book Description

What you will learn

• Learn how to use Ruby code effectively, picking the right tool for the job and not duplicating built-in functionality
• Gain best software development practices, and how to identify and fix common errors
• Absorb core programming skills, such as variables, strings, loops, conditionals, and much more
• Explore object-oriented programming and learn to create modular, reusable code that you can use across projects
• Build 10 practical Ruby programs as you work through the book on topics such as big data analysis and solving Euler equations

Who this book is for

This is a complete course written from the ground up for beginners wanting to gain a solid understanding of the Ruby language. It starts at the beginning with how to install Ruby and work with it on multiple machines, so simply have a computer that's connected to the Internet and you'll be ready.