Getting to Know Ruby

by Heather Moore Niver

Overview

Computer programming can be intimidating for anyone, particularly a beginner. Making that task a bit easier is Ruby, an open-source programming language that is becoming increasingly popular among middle school and high school students. Readers are introduced to the many facets of Ruby, including the language's history, the basics of operation, and implementation of the system's application framework, Ruby on Rails. Discussions of less than optimal aspects of the system and user concerns ensure that the coverage is well-rounded. The accessible narrative is as easy to understand as Ruby itself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477777152
Publisher:	The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Publication date:	07/30/2014
Series:	Code Power: A Teen Programmer's Guide Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Beautiful Artful Ruby 7

Chapter 2 The Not-So-Surprising History of Ruby 19

Chapter 3 Ruby Shines: Programming in Action 28

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Glossary

For More Information

For Further Reading

Bibliography

Index

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 6–9—It's not a leap to assume that most kids and teens today have interacted with some kind of software on a computer, tablet, phone, or video game. As the series title indicates, code is powerful. These books introduce readers to programming languages, such as Ruby and Python, as well as software that teaches programming, including Alice and Hackety Hack. Don't confuse these with tutorial guides, though; students won't learn "how to" from these books. They function more like extended, in-depth reviews, giving readers some background on the program or language in addition to practical advice on how to get started. A glossary, bibliography, and list of online resources make each book an especially useful resource for any library serving aspiring coders.

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