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This Ruby programming course starts by guiding you through the setup on different operating systems, covering macOS and Windows, to build a solid foundation. You will learn command-line navigation, tool installation, and writing your first Ruby code.
-The course then dives into the core aspects of Ruby, including object-oriented programming (OOP), teaching you to create and manipulate objects and understand how Ruby’s OOP enhances code reusability and readability.
-Essential programming concepts like variables, methods, and control structures are also covered, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of writing efficient Ruby code.
-Advanced topics such as predicate methods, blocks, and conditionals are explored in the final sections, enabling you to write complex and functional Ruby programs.
-Practical examples and exercises are provided to tackle real-world programming challenges.
This course is ideal for aspiring programmers, software developers, and tech enthusiasts, including those with experience in other languages looking to add Ruby to their skill set.
In this module, we will introduce you to the Ruby programming language, its historical context, and its comparison with other languages. You'll learn how to set up the development environment on macOS and Windows, including installing essential tools like XCode, Homebrew, rbenv, and VSCode. By the…
In this module, we will delve into fundamental programming concepts using Ruby. You'll learn about different methods for outputting text, such as 'puts', 'print', and 'p', and how to use escape characters to format strings. We will also cover basic arithmetic operations, string concatenation, and h…
In this module, we will focus on variables in Ruby, teaching you how to declare and use them effectively. You'll learn about variable scope, parallel assignment, and swapping values. We will also introduce constants and cover common exceptions like 'NameError', ensuring you can handle variables con…
In this module, we will explore object methods in Ruby. You'll learn how to call methods on different objects, chain methods for efficiency, and use the 'inspect' method for debugging. We'll also cover the concept of the 'nil' object, string interpolation, user input with the 'gets' method, and con…
In this module, we will introduce Booleans and predicate methods in Ruby. You'll learn about the equality and inequality operators, mathematical comparisons, and how to use predicate methods that return Boolean values. We will also cover methods with arguments, including handling multiple arguments…
In this module, we will focus on defining and using methods in Ruby. You'll learn how to create methods with parameters, pass arguments, and manipulate these within your methods. We'll discuss the scope of local variables, how to return values explicitly and implicitly, and how to set up optional p…
In this module, we will introduce blocks in Ruby, focusing on their use with methods. You'll learn how to declare block variables and pass data between methods and blocks. We will also cover iteration methods such as 'upto', 'downto', and 'step', enabling you to write concise and powerful loops in…
In this module, we will explore conditionals in Ruby, teaching you how to create branching logic with if, elsif, and else statements. You'll learn to combine conditions using logical operators, set precedence with parentheses, and nest if statements for complex logic. We will also cover the case st…
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Instructor: Dennis Freeman, Kendra Pugh This course provides an integrated introduction to electrical engineering and computer science, including modern software engineering, linear systems analysis, electronic circuits, and decision-making. The lecture videos provide an overview of each topic, whi…
This is CS50W, CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript. Register for free at https://cs50.edx.org/web. Slides and source code at https://cs50.harvard.edu/web. This course picks up where Harvard University’s CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps…
Learning objectives This course picks up where Harvard University's CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps with Python, JavaScript, and SQL using frameworks like Flask, Django, and Bootstrap. Topics include database design, scalability, security, and user…
Harvard University · edX
An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.
Learning objectives This course picks up where Harvard University's CS50 leaves off, transitioning from web development to mobile app development with React Native, a popular open-source framework maintained by Facebook that enables cross-platform native apps using JavaScript without Java or Swift.…
Harvard University · edX
An introduction to programming using Python, a popular language for general-purpose programming, data science, web programming, and more.
