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December 5, 2024 As developers, we know that arrays are one of the most commonly used data structures in Ruby. But when it comes to testing arrays with RSpec, things can get tricky. How do you ensure that arrays match the expected values, regardless of their order? Or how can you check that all elements … Continue reading Mastering Array Comparisons in RSpec: The Ultimate Guide 🧑💻
December 5, 2024 Ruby is renowned for its elegant syntax and powerful features, and blocks are one of the language’s most flexible tools. Among the ways to encapsulate reusable blocks of code, lambda and Proc.new stand out as key players. Though similar at first glance, their behavior diverges in fascinating ways that can influence the … Continue reading Understanding the Power of Blocks in Ruby: Lambda vs. Proc.new
January 30, 2025 If you’ve worked with Ruby on Rails, you’ve likely encountered ERB (Embedded Ruby)—the quiet powerhouse behind dynamic, maintainable Rails views. While newer templating engines like HAML or Slim often steal the spotlight, ERB remains a staple for its simplicity, flexibility, and deep Rails integration. Let’s explore why ERB deserves more love and … Continue reading Mastering ERB in Ruby on Rails: Why It’s Still a Developer Favorite
December 4, 2024 Introduction Ruby arrays are a versatile and powerful data structure, but sometimes we need specific functionality to handle duplicates and extract unique elements. In this article, I’ll show you how to extend the Array class with two custom methods: has_duplicated? to check if an array contains duplicates, and unique_elements to return only … Continue reading Enhancing Ruby Arrays with Custom Methods for Duplicates and Unique Elements
January 29, 2025 Ruby is a pure object-oriented language, where everything is an object. Understanding how objects work and how they are created is fundamental for writing efficient, maintainable code. Let's explore the key elements involved in object creation in Ruby. Do you need more hands for your Ruby on Rails project? Fill out our … Continue reading Understanding Objects and Object Creation in Ruby
December 27, 2024 In the ever-evolving world of software development, efficiency and responsiveness are critical. Whether you're building APIs, handling I/O-intensive tasks, or optimizing your Ruby application, understanding parallel execution with threads can make a significant difference. Let's dive into how Ruby threads work and how you can leverage them effectively. What Are Threads in … Continue reading Parallel Execution with Threads in Ruby: Unlocking Concurrency in Your Applications
December 26, 2024 In the world of modern web development, creating efficient, flexible, and high-performing APIs is a key challenge. Enter GraphQL-Ruby, the Ruby implementation of the GraphQL specification that empowers developers to build APIs tailored to their exact needs. Whether you’re working on a new Rails project or improving an existing API, GraphQL-Ruby provides … Continue reading Unlock the Power of APIs with GraphQL-Ruby
January 28, 2025 Ruby developers, let’s talk about something we all love: discovering a shiny gem of knowledge hidden in plain sight. Today, we’re not diving into RubyGems, but rather, the standard library—the treasure chest of tools that Ruby ships with. Some features are like diamonds on display (we all know and love Enumerable), but … Continue reading Ruby’s Hidden Gems: Exploring Lesser-Known Standard Library Features
December 18, 2024 Ruby is renowned for its expressive and concise syntax, and one standout feature is its shorthand notations for creating arrays, strings, symbols, and more. If you're a Ruby developer looking to write cleaner and more readable code, understanding these shorthands like %w, %q, %i, and others is essential. Here’s a deep dive … Continue reading Exploring Ruby’s Shorthand Syntax: Simplify Arrays, Strings, and More
December 18, 2024 Docker is a powerful tool that allows developers to package applications into containers, ensuring consistency across different environments. When working with Docker, you'll often encounter various image tags that help define the base image used for your containers. But what do these tags mean? In this article, we’ll break down the different … Continue reading Understanding Docker Image Tags: A Guide to Versions and Variants
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