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Comprehensive Ruby Programming

By : Jordan Hudgens
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Comprehensive Ruby Programming

By: Jordan Hudgens

Overview of this book

Ruby is a powerful, general-purpose programming language that can be applied to any task. Whether you are an experienced developer who wants to learn a new language or you are new to programming, this book is your comprehensive Ruby coding guide. Starting with the foundational principles, such as syntax, and scaling up to advanced topics such as big data analysis, this book will give you all of the tools you need to be a professional Ruby developer. A few of the key topics are: object-oriented programming, built-in Ruby methods, core programming skills, and an introduction to the Ruby on Rails and Sinatra web frameworks. You will also build 10 practical Ruby programs. Created by an experienced Ruby developer, this book has been written to ensure it focuses on the skills you will need to be a professional Ruby developer. After you have read this book, you will be ready to start building real-world Ruby projects.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)

Error Handling in Ruby

Many new developers are intimidated when they come across errors and exceptions in a program. However, errors are Ruby's way of telling you how you can improve or alter your program to work properly. In this chapter, you'll learn how to work with errors in Ruby, including learning how to build practical tools such as an error logging program. Additionally, you'll be able to do the following:

  • Categorize exceptions in a Ruby program
  • Demonstrate how to properly implement an error management system