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The Handbook for Ruby Developers
Gain insights into Ruby development with 78 tasks tailored for beginners and experienced coders. Explore object-oriented concepts, debug programs, and advance your freelance coding career.
This self-study course written as a book is your first step towards making money by coding and programming from home, and having fun doing it. You will understand how the Ruby language works, and establish a foundation for being a successful freelance developer. This course gives you not only technical detail, but presents knowledge in a friendly format, understandable by all ages, providing a thorough explanation of modern concepts for absolute beginners.
In this course you will find 78 easy to follow tasks, so even people without any programming skill can solve them. Beginners will learn how to create, debug, and understand programs in Ruby. Those who are already familiar with the language will rediscover object-oriented concepts, memory organization, find career advice, and save the planet from a nuclear apocalypse.
Ready to dive into one of the most influential and demanding third generation programming languages? Let's tune in!
This self-study course written as a book is your first step towards making money by coding and programming from home, and having...Show More
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Learn the difference between Ruby and other programming languages.
Understand the fundamentals of Ruby.
Understand the operators and methods used in Ruby.
Learn about object-oriented programming in Ruby.
Learn about the process of debugging in Ruby and Ruby Version Management (RVM).
Learn about the testing process in Ruby.
Learn the difference between Ruby and other programming languages.
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Content
1.
Before We Begin
4 Lessons
Step through Ruby's versatility, career benefits, and practical applications in web programming.
2.
First Steps
5 Lessons
Unpack the core of setting up Ruby environments, writing basic programs, using REPL, and solving time calculation exercises.
3.
Fundamentals of Ruby
13 Lessons
Examine Ruby's core concepts: variables, data types, objects, string operations, blocks, and type conversion.
4.
Conditional Statements
6 Lessons
Break down complex ideas to effectively use Ruby's conditional statements and practical exercises.
5.
Operators and Methods
7 Lessons
Dig into Ruby operators, methods, variables, and practical applications with various examples.
6.
Arrays
14 Lessons
See how it works: from array initialization and manipulation to complex structures in Ruby.
7.
Hash
14 Lessons
Practice using Ruby hashes for data storage, manipulation, and iteration in real-world applications.
8.
Fun with Object Oriented Programming
12 Lessons
Learn how to use objects, state, and advanced OOP concepts in Ruby development.
9.
Debugging in Ruby
4 Lessons
Walk through Ruby debugging techniques including console outputs, console debuggers, and IDE tools.
10.
Ruby Version Manager
4 Lessons
Break apart Ruby Version Manager basics, semantic versioning, and handling multiple Ruby installations.
11.
Testing Ruby Programs
3 Lessons
Break down the steps to test Ruby programs, ensuring functionality and code reliability.
12.
Wrap Up!
1 Lessons
Take a look at continuous learning in mastering Ruby and future growth in programming.
13.
Appendix
2 Lessons
Simplify complex topics on Ruby environment setup and debugging with IDE tools.
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