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In Chapter 2, we dived straight into the principles of object orientation, the method of representing concepts in Ruby by using classes and objects. Since then, we’ve looked at Ruby’s standard classes, such as String and Array, worked with them, and then branched off to look at Ruby’s logic and other core features.

Depending on who you ask, programming is both a science and an art. Telling computers what to do with computer programs requires being able to think analytically, like a scientist, and conceptually, like an artist. Being an artist is essential for coming up with big ideas and being flexible enough to take unique approaches. Being a scientist is essential to understanding how and why certain methodologies need to be taken into account, and to approach testing and debugging from a logical perspective, rather than an emotional one.

This chapter is a basic reference to a collection of useful Ruby libraries that you might want to use in your programs. We’re going to look at libraries covering a vast array of functionality, from networking and Internet access to file parsing and compression. The libraries in this chapter are in alphabetical order, and each library starts on a new page with the name as the page header for easy browsing.

Journal Article "Broche" Get access C. E. Lomax C. E. Lomax 1Louth, co. Lincoln Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Notes and Queries, Volume s11-I, Issue 24, 11 June 1910, Page 475, https://doi.org/10.1093/nq/s11-I.24.475f Published: 11 June 1910