Introduction to Ruby
Ruby is a dynamic, object-oriented programming language that was designed and developed in the mid-1990s by Yukihiro Matsumoto in Japan. It was created with the goal of making programming fun and productive.
Key Features
- Dynamic typing
- Object-oriented
- Simple syntax
- Metaprogramming capabilities
- Gems for extending functionality
Popular Use Cases
Ruby is commonly used for web development, particularly with the Ruby on Rails framework. Many popular websites like Airbnb, Shopify, and GitHub are built using Ruby on Rails.
Case Studies
One case study of Ruby’s success is Shopify, an e-commerce platform that powers over 1 million businesses. They attribute their rapid growth and scalability to Ruby on Rails.
Statistics
According to the TIOBE Index, Ruby is consistently ranked in the top 20 most popular programming languages. It is known for its developer-friendly syntax and ease of use.
