Learn to develop and maintain Ruby applications with this practical, instructor-led training. You will work with regular expressions, create Ruby objects, and use built-in library functions. This course is ideal for programmers seeking a detailed, hands-on introduction to the Ruby language.
Ruby Programming
Build practical Ruby skills for real-world success
Over three interactive days, this Ruby Programming course helps build your confidence in using Ruby for application development. Through interactive live labs and expert instruction, you’ll gain relevant skills you can apply immediately, supporting career growth and strengthening your ability to deliver effective, modern applications.
Learning objectives
- Understand Ruby syntax and language structure
- Use control structures and conditionals effectively
- Develop object-oriented Ruby programs
- Read from and write to files using Ruby
- Handle exceptions and use debugging tools
- Work with arrays, hashes and regular expressions
- Use Ruby’s built-in methods and libraries
- Write clean, maintainable code
What you’ll learn
Get to grips with Ruby’s core features, from language fundamentals to file handling and object orientation, through real-world examples and exercises. You’ll construct expressions with arithmetic, logical and relational operators, and work confidently with iterative and conditional statements to build effective Ruby programs.
Ruby language essentials
Learn Ruby’s core building blocks, including variables, constants, operators, and key data types. Explore string formatting, arrays, hashes, and how Ruby’s object orientation underpins its flexibility. Through guided exercises, you’ll practise writing clean, efficient code using loops, conditionals, and logical expressions - building a strong foundation for more advanced programming concepts.
Working with files and data
Discover how to read from and write to files in Ruby, process and store data in arrays and hashes, and use built-in iterators to streamline data handling. Practical examples show you how to apply these techniques effectively, giving you the skills to manage data reliably in real-life applications.
Object-oriented design in Ruby
Develop the ability to design and structure Ruby applications using classes, inheritance, modules, and visibility controls. Learn how to organise your code for clarity and reusability, and see how Ruby’s mixins and namespaces help you write flexible, maintainable programs that are easy to extend and adapt to future requirements.
What’s included
- Instructor-led virtual classroom training
- Hands-on live labs and coding exercises
- Digital course materials and reference guides
- Certificate of attendance
Key facts
Ideal for
Developers maintaining or creating Ruby applications and those needing to understand existing Ruby code.
Prerequisites
Basic programming knowledge is required. Familiarity with general programming concepts, such as variables, arrays, functions and classes, is also expected.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This course covers the essential aspects of Ruby programming, from core syntax and data handling to advanced object-oriented techniques and file operations, giving you the skills to develop and maintain robust Ruby applications.
What is Ruby used for?
Ruby is a versatile language used in web development, data processing, automation, and system utilities, and is well known for powering the Ruby on Rails framework. Its flexibility makes it valuable for developers, software engineers, DevOps professionals, and technical testers alike.
Do I need programming experience to take this course?
Yes, you should have some basic programming knowledge, including variables, loops and functions, to get the most from this course.
Will I learn about object-oriented programming in Ruby?
Absolutely. This course covers classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and visibility scopes in detail.
Is the course suitable for someone who maintains existing Ruby code?
Yes. It’s ideal for anyone needing to read, understand or modify Ruby applications, as well as those who want to improve the quality and efficiency of their code changes.
Are there any follow-on courses?
Yes. We recommend Ruby on Rails, Apache Web Server, or Introduction to MySQL as logical next steps.
How is Ruby different from Python or JavaScript?
Ruby shares similarities with other scripting languages, such as Python and JavaScript, but is particularly known for its elegant syntax and the Ruby on Rails framework, which speeds up web application development.
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