The Well-Grounded Rubyist, Fourth Edition

di David Black (Autore)

Manning Publications, 2026

To be an effective developer, you need to understand the principles behind the Ruby code. It is not just about knowing many functions, but also about understanding how Ruby developers approach problems. This book focuses on the most useful parts of the Ruby language and explains them with clear examples. It brings together years of experience in a simple and easy-to-read style.  Learn the main object-oriented ideas in Ruby, including classes, modules, and message passing.  Work with Ruby’s built-in types like strings, symbols, arrays, hashes, and numbers.  Use RubyGems to install, share, and manage libraries for your projects.  Organise your code clearly by using classes, modules, and mixins.  Write clear and readable Ruby code by using functional techniques and blocks.  Use regular expressions and file input and output to handle real-world tasks.  The Well-Grounded Rubyist guides you through the Ruby language. The book explains how Ruby works and how its object system is organised. It shows how Ruby handles method calls and how the language works in real code. The ideas are practical and can be used in everyday development work.  After reading this book, you will understand the main ideas behind the Ruby language. You will be able to write clearer code and approach problems in the way experienced Ruby developers do. This book is for programmers who want to start working with Ruby or want to understand the language more deeply. 

• Autore: David Black
• Editore: Manning Publications
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 616 p.
• EAN: 9781633434868

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