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How do I dump an object"s fields to the console?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Dump an Object's Fields to the Console? šŸ“‹šŸ’» Are you running a simple Ruby script and wondering how to quickly get an object's fields displayed on the console? We got you covered! Let's discover the easiest and most effective ways to achieve this

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How to install PostgreSQL"s pg gem on Ubuntu?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to install PostgreSQL's pg gem on Ubuntu? ### A step-by-step guide to resolving common installation issues So, you're trying to install PostgreSQL's pg gem for Ruby on your Ubuntu system, but you're encountering some errors? Don't worry, we've got y

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How can I use Ruby to colorize the text output to a terminal?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Colorize Your Ruby Text Output to Make it POP! šŸ’„šŸŒˆ Have you ever wanted to make your terminal output look more vibrant and eye-catching? Well, you're in luck because in this blog post, we'll explore how you can use Ruby to colorize your text output to

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gem eventmachine fatal error: "openssl/ssl.h" file not found

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ”šŸš§ **Troubleshooting Gem EventMachine Fatal Error: 'openssl/ssl.h' File Not Found** šŸ”šŸš§ So you just updated to El Capitan and now you're facing this frustrating issue when trying to install gem `eventmachine 1.0.7`, right? Don't panic, I've got your ba

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How do you run a single test/spec file in RSpec?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Run a Single Test/Spec File in RSpec So you have a spec file in RSpec that you want to run individually? No worries, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to run a single test/spec file in RSpec, even if you're no

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How to get the current working directory"s absolute path in Ruby?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to šŸ’” get the current working directory's absolute path in Ruby? ## Introduction So, you're working with Ruby on Windows and you want to know how to get the current working directory's absolute path? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog

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Checking if a variable is not nil and not zero in ruby

Published on September 2, 2023

## šŸ“ Easy Ruby Guide: Checking if a Variable is Not Nil and Not Zero šŸš€ Hey there Rubyist! šŸ‘‹ Do you ever find yourself checking if a variable is not nil and not zero in Ruby? Well, you're in luck because I have the perfect guide for you. In this blog po

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Best practices with STDIN in Ruby?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Best Practices with STDIN in Ruby: A Simple Guide Are you tired of struggling with command line input in Ruby? Do you find it difficult to handle blank STDIN gracefully? Look no further! In this blog post, we will explore the best practices for dealing

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How to round an average to 2 decimal places in PostgreSQL?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Round an Average to 2 Decimal Places in PostgreSQL 🧮 Are you stuck on how to round an average to two decimal places in PostgreSQL? You're not alone! Many developers face this issue when working with PostgreSQL and Ruby gem 'sequel'. But fret not

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How to avoid "cannot load such file -- utils/popen" from homebrew on OSX

Published on September 2, 2023

## How to Avoid the "cannot load such file -- utils/popen" Error with Homebrew on OSX šŸŗ Are you a proud user of Homebrew on your Mac? šŸ If you're encountering the frustrating "cannot load such file -- utils/popen" error when running `brew` in your term