Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming in Ruby and
within a few chapters create a fully functional Ruby 3-based
application. You'll gain a basic understanding of many ancillary
technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking -
some of which will be needed for your first Ruby application. Based on
the bestselling first and second editions, Beginning Ruby 3, 4th
Edition is a leading guide to learn Ruby from the ground up.
The new edition of this book provides the same excellent introduction to
Ruby as the previous editions plus updates for the newest version of
Ruby, including performance through an improved allocator, decreased
heap fragmentation and more. Also, added: details on the just-in-time
compiler, fewer limits on GIL (Global Interpreter Lock), and a static
type checker.
You'll see why the light and agile Ruby programming language remains a
popular open source scripting option for developers building today's web
applications. This book can also be used as a textbook or companion to a
textbook on beginning Ruby programming. After reading and using this
book, you'll have a firm handle to program in the Ruby language.
What You Will Learn
- Use the Ruby libraries, gems, and documentation
- Write and deploy Ruby applications
- Harness the various Ruby web frameworks and use them effectively
- Do network programming with Ruby
Who This Book Is For
Beginning programmers, programmers new to Ruby, and web developers
interested in learning the foundations of the Ruby programming language.
