Ruby

Ruby is a dynamic, general-purpose programming language most commonly used for Web Development. Its key designer, Yukihiro Matsumoto, said that Ruby was designed for humans, not machines, making it a favorite of many developers and tech companies. Its most popular implementation is with the powerful Ruby on Rails web framework.
Why we love it:
  • Intuitive
  • Succinct syntax
  • Open source
  • Expressive
  • Welcoming community
  • Flexible

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Learn Ruby

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Learn to program in Ruby, a flexible and beginner-friendly language used to create sites like Codecademy.
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What is Ruby used for?
20 March 2022
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Learn Ruby

Beginner friendly,
19 Lessons
Learn to program in Ruby, a flexible and beginner-friendly language used to create sites like Codecademy.
Language Fluency
Blog Post
What is Ruby used for?
20 March 2022

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