The Ruby Way

The Ruby Way assumes 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++.

Table of Contents

Introduction.
1. Ruby in Review.
2. Simple Data Tasks.
3. Manipulating Structured Data.
4. External Data Manipulation.
5. OOP and Dynamicity in Ruby.
6. Graphical Interfaces for Ruby.
7. Ruby Threads.
8. Scripting and System Administration.
9. Network and Web Programming.
Appendix A. From Perl to Ruby.
Appendix B. From Python to Ruby.
Appendix C. Tools and Utilities.
Appendix D. Resources on the Web (and Elsewhere).
Appendix E. What's New in Ruby 1.8.
Index.