The Ruby Way

The Ruby Wayassumes that the reader is already familiar with the subject matter. Using many code samples it focuses on "how-to use Ruby" for specific applications, either as a stand-alone language, or in conjunction with other languages. Topics covered include: Simple data tasks; Manipulating structured data; External data manipulation; User interfaces; Handling threads; System programming; Network and web programming; Tools and utilities. Note: The appendices offer instruction on migrating from Perl and Python to Ruby, and extending Ruby in C and C++.

Hal Fulton has two degrees in computer science. He has taught at the community college level and also has more than a decade of industry experience as a programmer. He is a member of the ACM and the IEEE Computer Society.

Foreword

xvi

Introduction

1

(8)

Ruby in Review

9

(56)

Simple Data Tasks

65

(72)

Manipulating Structured Data

137

(66)

External Data Manipulation

203

(40)

OOP and Dynamicity in Ruby

243

(60)

Graphical Interfaces for Ruby

303

(54)

Ruby Threads

357

(30)

Scripting and System Administration

387

(30)

Network and Web Programming

417

(72)

A From Perl to Ruby

489

(14)

B From Python to Ruby

503

(20)

C Tools and Utilities

523

(4)

D Resources on the Web (and Elsewhere)

527

(6)

E What's New in Ruby 1.8

533

(6)

Index

539

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