PacktPub – Learn to Code with Ruby [FCO]
Video description
“Learn to Code with Ruby” is a meticulously crafted educational experience, designed to take you from beginner to proficient in the world of programming. Your learning adventure begins with the basics of installation and configuration on various operating systems, followed by an exploration of Ruby’s object-oriented principles.
As you progress, you’ll delve into the core of programming with hands-on sessions on variables, data types, and control structures. Our approach is to build your skills progressively, ensuring that each concept is understood profoundly before moving to the next. The course is designed to simulate a real-world coding environment, with practical exercises that encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.
Beyond the syntax and semantics, we emphasize why programming is a critical skill in today’s technology-driven landscape. Ruby not only opens doors to software development but also lays a strong foundation for web development with Ruby on Rails. As you move through the course, you’ll experience the satisfaction of creating functional code that evolves with complexity. By the end of your journey, you’ll be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle real-world programming challenges with confidence and creativity. Please refer to the GH repository for all course files and codes.
What you will learn
• Install and configure Ruby on Mac OS and Windows
• Understand basic programming concepts like variables, arithmetic, and output
• Manipulate strings, numbers, and Booleans in Ruby
• Work with Ruby collections such as ranges, arrays, and hashes
• Implement blocks, procs, and lambdas
• Master object-oriented programming with classes, modules, and inheritance
Audience
This course is ideal for novice programmers seeking an introduction to an easy, user-friendly programming language, as well as for intermediate coders eager to delve deeper into Ruby. It’s also perfectly suited for web developers looking to understand the underlying principles of Ruby on Rails.
About the Author
Boris Paskhaver: Boris Paskhaver is a New York City-based software engineer, author, and Udemy instructor with a unique journey into tech. Graduating from NYU in 2013 with a degree in Business Economics and Marketing, he initially worked in various roles, including business analyst and data analyst, at several companies. His coding journey began accidentally while building projects with Python and JavaScript, leading him to passionately pursue programming. Without formal computer science education, Boris completed App Academy’s full-stack web development bootcamp, diving headfirst into web development. As an instructor, Boris focuses on creating comprehensive, easy-to-understand courses, addressing the challenges he faced learning to code. He’s driven by the intersection of technology and education, aiming to make programming accessible to all. Boris brings this passion to his teaching, helping others unlock the potential of coding.
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing | ISBN: 9781788834063
Media Information:
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920×1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.100 KHz, 2 Ch
Genre: eLearning | Language: English + SRT | Updated: February 2024 | Duration: 312 Lessons ( 37h 51m 26s )
Source: https://www.oreilly.com/videos/learn-to-code/9781788834063/
Size: 6.17GB
