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Penguin Random House

Ruby Wizard Book

Ruby Wizard Book

BKCS01055

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Embark on a magical journey into the world of programming with the enchanting 'Ruby Wizardry'—a captivating digital technology book designed for budding programmers, computer science teachers, and schools. This enjoyable and instructive book, hailed by Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal, transforms the process of learning the Ruby programming language into a whimsical adventure filled with wizards, dragons, and colourful characters.

Key Features:

  1. Enchanting Learning Experience: Join young heroes Ruben and Scarlet on a fantastical journey through the kingdom as you learn real programming skills. 'Ruby Wizardry' infuses the learning process with playful illustrations and an engaging storyline, making programming an enjoyable experience.

  2. Real Programming Skills: Master fundamental programming concepts such as variables, symbols, arrays, and strings. Explore advanced topics like working with Ruby hashes to create a programmable breakfast menu, controlling program flow with loops and conditionals, and testing ideas in IRB.

  3. Interactive Learning: Create a class of mini-wizards with their own superpowers. Organise and reuse code with methods and lists. Write interactive stories using Ruby and bring your imaginative ideas to life.

  4. Colourful Characters: Meet vibrant characters from around the kingdom, including the hacker Queen, the Off-White Knight, and Wherefore the minstrel. Each character adds a unique twist to your programming journey.

  5. For Ages 10+ (and Their Parents): 'Ruby Wizardry' is tailored for young minds aged 10 and above, creating an inclusive learning environment for both children and their parents.

About the Author: Eric Weinstein, the creative mind behind 'Ruby Wizardry,' has played a significant role in teaching programming to millions of individuals through Codecademy. As a Ruby expert, he brings his expertise to this book, making learning Ruby an exciting and magical experience.

Table of Contents:

  • Foreword by Steve Klabnik
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chapter 1: What This Book’s About
  • Chapter 2: The King and His String
  • Chapter 3: Pipe Dreams
  • Chapter 4: Staying in the Loop
  • Chapter 5: Array of Sunshine and Hash on the Range
  • Chapter 6: The (Chunky) Bacon to Ruby’s Hash
  • Chapter 7: The Magic of Methods and Blocks
  • Chapter 8: Everything Is an Object (Almost)
  • Chapter 9: Inheriting the Magic of Ruby
  • Chapter 10: A Horse of a Different Color
  • Chapter 11: Second Time’s the Charm
  • Chapter 12: Reading, Writing, and Ruby Magic
  • Chapter 13: Follow the WEBrick Road
  • Chapter 14: Where to Go Next
  • Appendix A: Installing Ruby on Mac and Linux
  • Appendix B: Troubleshooting
  • Index

Magical, Fun, and Educational: 'Ruby Wizardry' is not just a book; it's an enchanting companion on your programming journey. Transform learning into an exciting adventure with 'Ruby Wizardry'—your key to unlocking the magic of Ruby programming!

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