Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming in Ruby and within a few chapters create a fully functional Ruby 3-based application. You'll gain a basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking - some of which will be needed for your first Ruby application.  Based on the bestselling first and second editions, Beginning Ruby 3, 4th Edition is a leading guide to learn Ruby from the ground up.

You'll see why the light and agile Ruby programming language remains a popular open source scripting option for developers building today's web applications. This book can also be used as a textbook or companion to a textbook on beginning Ruby programming. After reading and using this book, you'll have a firm handle to program in the Ruby language.  

What You Will Learn

Discover the fundamentals of Ruby and its object-oriented building blocks
• Use the Ruby libraries, gems, and documentation
Work with files and databases
• Write and deploy Ruby applications
• Harness the various Ruby web frameworks and use them effectively
• Do network programming with Ruby 

Who This Book Is For