3 weeks ago, I started learning the programming language Ruby, as well as started to get comfortable with Object-oriented programming. The first week was a bit of an adjustment for me because I didn't know what to expect from Ruby. For the first couple phases, as well as my prep course, we learned JavaScript, so learning Ruby, SQL, Active Record, and plenty of other concepts was fairly difficult. One thing that helped me though, was really focusing on Object-oriented programming, and linking my learning to the concepts of these objects and classes.
Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm that uses objects and their interactions to design and program applications. It is one of the most popular programming paradigms and is used in many languages, including Ruby. OOP has several benefits over other programming paradigms, such as improved code reusability and readability.
There are many benefits to using object oriented programming, or OOP. OOP allows for code reuse, which means that once you have written a piece of code, you can use it again in other programs. OOP also makes it easy to create modular code, which is code that is organized into small, self-contained units. This makes it easy to debug and test code, because each module can be tested separately. Finally, OOP can make code more readable and easier to understand.
Ruby is an object-oriented programming language that allows programmers to create and use objects in their code. Objects are created from classes, which are blueprint definitions that describe the object's characteristics and behavior. Once an object is created, it can be used in code just like any other data type. Ruby's object-oriented features make it easy to create and use complex data structures.
When working with Ruby and Object Oriented Programming, it is important to set up your class in a way that is logical and easy to understand. In most cases, you will want to start by defining your class and its methods in a separate file, and then require that file in your Ruby program. You can also use the Ruby Object class to create a new class, but this is not always necessary. Once you have your class setup, you can start adding objects to it by using the new method.
When working with these classes, there were a few ways that I like to keep everything straight in my head. I liked to make a map with all of my databases, all of their relationships, and all of the functions I would be able to access within these relationships. It is similar to writing an essay outline so that I have a clear framework to work off of.
Well that's the gist of what I learned about Ruby and what OOP are! By sticking to the concepts and logic, I was able to work better through this difficult phase. Thanks for reading!
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