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Ruby Quick Syntax Reference

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
  2. Introducing Ruby

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 1-7
  3. Operators

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 9-14
  4. Strings

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 15-20
  5. Arrays

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 21-29
  6. Hashes

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 31-38
  7. Numbers

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 39-46
  8. Booleans

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 47-51
  9. Objects

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 53-62
  10. Loops and Iterators

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 63-71
  11. Functions and Methods

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 73-82
  12. Classes and Modules

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 83-91
  13. Blocks, Procs, and Lambdas

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 93-99
  14. Errors and Exceptions

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 101-107
  15. Input/Output

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 109-117
  16. Files and Directories

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 119-127
  17. Metaprogramming

    • Matt Clements
    Pages 129-135
  18. Back Matter

    Pages 137-141

About this book

Ruby Quick Syntax Reference is a condensed code and syntax reference to the Ruby scripting language. It presents the essential Ruby syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference.

You won't find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a language reference that is concise, to the point and highly accessible.  The book is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any Ruby programmer.

In Ruby Quick Syntax Reference, you will find:

  • A concise reference to the Ruby language syntax.
  • Short, simple, and focused code examples.
  • A well laid out table of contents and a comprehensive index, allowing easy review.

About the author

Andrea Pavoni is a passionate developer who lives in Rome, Italy. He likes to release and contribute to open source software, write articles and share his knowledge with others. Andrea is mainly focused on web/mobile development, always looking for the best tools available. When not at the computer, he wears the father/husband hat and enjoys his family.

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Softcover Book USD 19.99
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