Ruby Programming For The Absolute Beginner
by Ford Jr.,Jerry LeeEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-10-11
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning PTR
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Summary
Want to learn the fundamentals of Ruby programming but aren't sure where to start? Look no further! Ruby is a free, easy-to-use scripting programming language that has grown in popularity significantly in the past few years. Ruby Programming for the Absolute Beginner will teach you the basics of computer programming with Ruby through the creation of simple computer games. Not only will this "learn by doing" approach provide you with an instant sense of accomplishment, but it's also a fun way to learn. Additionally, the book teaches you the basics of computer programming thorugh Ruby, so it lays down a foundation from which you can confidently jump to other programming languages.
Table of Contents
| Ruby Basics | |
| Interacting with Ruby | |
| Working with Objects, Strings, and Variables | |
| Implementing Conditional Logic | |
| Working with Loops | |
| Working with Collections of Data | |
| Working with Regular Expressions | |
| Object-Oriented Programming | |
| File and Folder Administration | |
| Debugging | |
| What's on the Companion Web Site? | |
| What Next? | |
| Glossary | |
| Index | |
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