Mastering Array Comparisons in RSpec: The Ultimate Guide 🧑💻

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 🧑💻

Enhancing Ruby Arrays with Custom Methods for Duplicates and Unique Elements

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

Understanding Objects and Object Creation in Ruby

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

Ruby’s Hidden Gems: Exploring Lesser-Known Standard Library Features

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

Exploring Ruby’s Shorthand Syntax: Simplify Arrays, Strings, and More

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