Learn Ruby
Learn to program in Ruby, a flexible and beginner-friendly language used to create sites like Codecademy.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary9 hoursPrerequisites
None
About this course
Learn Ruby, a powerful, easy-to-read programming language used in web development. This course covers fundamental programming concepts, including variables, loops, and control flow, and introduces you to object-oriented programming. Ruby is perfect for beginners and valuable for creating dynamic web applications.
Skills you'll gain
Understand and use Ruby variables, loops, and control flow
Apply object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
Build simple applications using Ruby
Syllabus
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- This course is perfect for beginners like myself. I've learned some basics of Ruby and now I'm looking forward to practising them with my teacher. Thank you!Anastasiia R.Verified Learner
- This was the only solution I could find to really understand the Ruby programming language thoroughly. I still have a ways to go, but Codecademy's Ruby course is the GOAT!John S.Verified Learner
- This is a fantastic way to start learning Ruby. I really learned a lot, it really helped me with my class I was able start writing Ruby code.Jose S.Verified Learner
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby
Ruby is an open-source programming language, making it free for anyone to use or contribute to. It’s also cross-platform, so you can run its code on any operating system. Ruby’s syntax lacks many of the special symbols you’ll find in some other languages, and as a general-purpose language, it has a wide range of applications.
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