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**Course Title:** Ruby Programming: From Basics to Advanced Techniques **Section Title:** Introduction to Ruby and Setup **Topic:** Install Ruby and create a simple Ruby script.(Lab topic) **Objective:** In this lab topic, you will install Ruby on your computer and create a simple Ruby script. This hands-on experience will help you understand the basics of Ruby programming and set the stage for more advanced topics. By the end of this topic, you will be able to: * Install Ruby on your computer using RubyInstaller, RVM, or rbenv * Create a simple Ruby script using a text editor * Run the Ruby script and see the output **Step 1: Install Ruby** If you haven't already installed Ruby on your computer, follow these steps: * **Using RubyInstaller (Windows):** 1. Go to the RubyInstaller download page: [https://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/](https://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/) 2. Click on the "Download" button for the latest version of RubyInstaller 3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Ruby 4. Add Ruby to your system's PATH environment variable * **Using RVM (Ruby Version Manager) (Mac or Linux):** 1. Install RVM by running the command: `\curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable` 2. Run the command: `rvm install ruby` 3. Run the command: `rvm use ruby` * **Using rbenv (Mac or Linux):** 1. Install rbenv by running the command: `brew install rbenv` (if you're using Homebrew on Mac) or `sudo apt-get install rbenv` (if you're using Ubuntu Linux) 2. Run the command: `rbenv install ruby` 3. Run the command: `rbenv global ruby` **Step 2: Create a Simple Ruby Script** Once you have Ruby installed, create a simple Ruby script using a text editor: * Open a text editor such as Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or Gedit (Linux) * Create a new file and save it with a `.rb` extension, for example, `hello.rb` * In the file, write the following code: `puts "Hello, World!"` * Save the file **Step 3: Run the Ruby Script** Run the Ruby script by following these steps: * Open a terminal or command prompt * Navigate to the directory where you saved the `hello.rb` file * Type the command: `ruby hello.rb` and press Enter * You should see the output: `Hello, World!` **Key Concepts:** * Installing Ruby using RubyInstaller, RVM, or rbenv * Creating a simple Ruby script using a text editor * Running a Ruby script using the `ruby` command **Practical Takeaways:** * You now have Ruby installed on your computer and can create simple Ruby scripts * You can run Ruby scripts using the `ruby` command * You can use a text editor to write and edit Ruby code **What's Next:** In the next topic, we will cover conditional statements: `if`, `else`, `unless`, and `case`. You will learn how to control the flow of your Ruby programs using these statements. **Leave a Comment or Ask for Help:** If you have any questions or need help with installing Ruby or creating a simple Ruby script, leave a comment below. I'll be happy to assist you.
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Rails
Data Structures
Programming

Install Ruby and Create a Simple Script

**Course Title:** Ruby Programming: From Basics to Advanced Techniques **Section Title:** Introduction to Ruby and Setup **Topic:** Install Ruby and create a simple Ruby script.(Lab topic) **Objective:** In this lab topic, you will install Ruby on your computer and create a simple Ruby script. This hands-on experience will help you understand the basics of Ruby programming and set the stage for more advanced topics. By the end of this topic, you will be able to: * Install Ruby on your computer using RubyInstaller, RVM, or rbenv * Create a simple Ruby script using a text editor * Run the Ruby script and see the output **Step 1: Install Ruby** If you haven't already installed Ruby on your computer, follow these steps: * **Using RubyInstaller (Windows):** 1. Go to the RubyInstaller download page: [https://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/](https://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/) 2. Click on the "Download" button for the latest version of RubyInstaller 3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Ruby 4. Add Ruby to your system's PATH environment variable * **Using RVM (Ruby Version Manager) (Mac or Linux):** 1. Install RVM by running the command: `\curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable` 2. Run the command: `rvm install ruby` 3. Run the command: `rvm use ruby` * **Using rbenv (Mac or Linux):** 1. Install rbenv by running the command: `brew install rbenv` (if you're using Homebrew on Mac) or `sudo apt-get install rbenv` (if you're using Ubuntu Linux) 2. Run the command: `rbenv install ruby` 3. Run the command: `rbenv global ruby` **Step 2: Create a Simple Ruby Script** Once you have Ruby installed, create a simple Ruby script using a text editor: * Open a text editor such as Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or Gedit (Linux) * Create a new file and save it with a `.rb` extension, for example, `hello.rb` * In the file, write the following code: `puts "Hello, World!"` * Save the file **Step 3: Run the Ruby Script** Run the Ruby script by following these steps: * Open a terminal or command prompt * Navigate to the directory where you saved the `hello.rb` file * Type the command: `ruby hello.rb` and press Enter * You should see the output: `Hello, World!` **Key Concepts:** * Installing Ruby using RubyInstaller, RVM, or rbenv * Creating a simple Ruby script using a text editor * Running a Ruby script using the `ruby` command **Practical Takeaways:** * You now have Ruby installed on your computer and can create simple Ruby scripts * You can run Ruby scripts using the `ruby` command * You can use a text editor to write and edit Ruby code **What's Next:** In the next topic, we will cover conditional statements: `if`, `else`, `unless`, and `case`. You will learn how to control the flow of your Ruby programs using these statements. **Leave a Comment or Ask for Help:** If you have any questions or need help with installing Ruby or creating a simple Ruby script, leave a comment below. I'll be happy to assist you.

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Ruby Programming: From Basics to Advanced Techniques

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Objectives

  • Understand the syntax and structure of Ruby programming language.
  • Master object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts in Ruby.
  • Learn to work with data structures, including arrays, hashes, and sets.
  • Develop skills in file handling and exception management.
  • Explore Ruby gems and libraries for enhancing application functionality.
  • Gain experience in writing tests and applying best practices.
  • Build a simple web application using Ruby on Rails.

Introduction to Ruby and Setup

  • Overview of Ruby: History and features.
  • Setting up a development environment (RubyInstaller, RVM, or rbenv).
  • Basic Ruby syntax: Variables, data types, and operators.
  • Writing your first Ruby program: Hello, World!
  • Lab: Install Ruby and create a simple Ruby script.

Control Structures and Functions

  • Conditional statements: if, else, unless, case.
  • Loops: while, until, for, each.
  • Defining and calling functions/methods.
  • Understanding scope and block parameters.
  • Lab: Write Ruby scripts that use control structures and methods to solve problems.

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Ruby

  • Introduction to classes and objects.
  • Attributes and methods: Getter and setter methods.
  • Inheritance and mixins with modules.
  • Understanding self and class methods.
  • Lab: Create a Ruby class that demonstrates OOP principles.

Data Structures: Arrays, Hashes, and Sets

  • Working with arrays: creation, manipulation, and iteration.
  • Using hashes for key-value pairs.
  • Sets and their unique properties.
  • Common array and hash methods.
  • Lab: Write a Ruby program that utilizes arrays and hashes for data management.

File Handling and Exception Management

  • Reading from and writing to files in Ruby.
  • Working with file paths and directories.
  • Handling exceptions: begin, rescue, ensure, and raise.
  • Best practices for error handling.
  • Lab: Develop a Ruby application that reads from and writes to files with error handling.

Modules, Mixins, and Gems

  • Understanding modules and their uses.
  • Using mixins to add functionality.
  • Introduction to RubyGems: installing and creating gems.
  • Popular Ruby libraries and frameworks.
  • Lab: Create a Ruby module and a simple gem for functionality enhancement.

Testing in Ruby

  • Importance of testing in software development.
  • Introduction to RSpec for unit testing.
  • Writing tests for methods and classes.
  • Test-driven development (TDD) principles.
  • Lab: Write unit tests for a Ruby application using RSpec.

Introduction to Ruby on Rails

  • Overview of web development with Ruby on Rails.
  • MVC architecture: models, views, controllers.
  • Setting up a Rails development environment.
  • Creating a simple Rails application.
  • Lab: Build a basic Ruby on Rails application with simple CRUD functionality.

Advanced Rails: Routing and Views

  • Understanding routing in Rails applications.
  • Creating and using views with ERB and HAML.
  • Layouts and partials for better code organization.
  • Handling form submissions and validations.
  • Lab: Enhance the Rails application with routing, views, and form handling.

Working with Databases in Rails

  • Introduction to ActiveRecord and ORM concepts.
  • Database migrations and schema management.
  • Associations: has_many, belongs_to, and has_many :through.
  • Querying the database with ActiveRecord.
  • Lab: Implement database interactions in the Rails application using ActiveRecord.

Deployment and Best Practices

  • Preparing a Rails application for production.
  • Deployment options: Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean.
  • Best practices for performance and security.
  • Introduction to version control with Git.
  • Lab: Deploy the Rails application to a cloud platform.

Final Project and Review

  • Project presentations: sharing final projects and code walkthroughs.
  • Review of key concepts and techniques covered in the course.
  • Discussion of future learning paths in Ruby and web development.
  • Final Q&A session.
  • Lab: Work on final projects that integrate concepts learned throughout the course.

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