The well-grounded Rubyist / by David A. Black.

Author/creator Black, David A.
Format Book
Publication InfoGreenwich, CT. : Manning ; London : Pearson Education [distributor], 2009.
Descriptionxxx, 487 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Bootstrapping your Ruby literacy -- Objects, methods, and local variables -- Organizing objects with classes -- Modules and program organization -- The default object (self), scope, and visibility -- Control-flow techniques -- Built-in essentials -- Strings, symbols, and other scalar objects -- Collection and container objects -- Collections central : enumerable and enumerator -- Regular expressions and regexp-based string operations -- File, I/O, and system operations -- Object individuation -- Callable and runnable objects -- Callbacks, hooks, and runtime introspection.
Abstract Elegant and expressive, the Ruby programming language continues to grow in popularity as more programmers discover its strengths and just how useful it can be. Version 1.9.1 of Ruby, covered in this book, includes many new features that no Rubyist, beginning or experienced, will want to do without it. Written in a crystal-clear style, The Well-Grounded Rubyist is a tutorial for all programmers who want to learn to use Ruby effectively. It explains concepts and language features in depth. You'll learn how things work in Ruby and why they work that way. And you'll gain this understanding in the context of Ruby 1.9.1, ensuring that your grasp of the language and its features are up to date.
General noteIncludes index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Black, David A. Well-grounded Rubyist. Greenwich, CT. : Manning ; London : Pearson Education [distributor], 2009
LCCN 2009499123
ISBN9781933988658 (pbk.)
ISBN1933988657 (pbk.)
Stock numberOreilly & Associates Inc, C/O Ingram Pub Services 1 Ingram Blvd, LA Vergne, TN, USA, 37086 SAN 631-8673

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Joyner General Stacks QA76.64 .B53 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold