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ruby

[ˈɹuːbi]
Meanings
  • noun

    A programming language known for its elegance and simplicity. It is an interpreted language, with a focus on object-oriented and functional programming.

    - "Ruby is a popular programming language."
    - "The Ruby community is known for its supportive and collaborative culture."
Pronunciation
  1. [ˈɹuːbi]



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  2. [ˈɹuːbi]



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Synonyms

agate , rubi
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ruby
ruby , juby , duty , beauty , cube , gruff , puffy,uffy
Variants
List of all variants of ruby that leads to same result
rubies , ruby , rubier , rubiest , ruby glass , ruby glasses , ruby spinel , ruby spinels , ruby-throated hummingbird , ruby-throated hummingbirds
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Ruby is named after the precious gemstone of the same name. The language was first developed in the mid-1990s by Yukihiro 'Matz' Matsumoto.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Ruby was the first programming language to fully implement the 'duck typing' philosophy.

  2. Ruby's creator, Yukihiro 'Matz' Matsumoto, is also known for creating the Matz Ruby Interpreter (MRI)

  3. Ruby's standard library is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the programming world.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Ruby on Rails: A web application framework written in Ruby. It is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and is widely used for building web applications.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Ruby has a rich and diverse culture within the programming community. It is known for its emphasis on simplicity, readability, and elegance. The Ruby community is known for its supportive and collaborative nature, with a strong focus on education and learning.

How to Memorize "ruby"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a red gemstone. Visualize the smooth, polished surface and the way it reflects light. Now imagine a computer program written in Ruby, with its elegant syntax and simple, readable code.

  2. associate

    - Associate the color red with Ruby. Think of Ruby as a precious gemstone for programmers.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Ruby is a precious gemstone for coding' to remember the name of the language.

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