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How to sort an array in descending order in Ruby

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Sort an Array in Descending Order in Ruby šŸ’Ž Sorting an array in descending order can be a common challenge, especially when working with complex data structures such as arrays of hashes. In this guide, we will explore how to sort an array in des

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How do I use the conditional operator (? :) in Ruby?

Published on September 2, 2023

## Mastering the Conditional Operator in Ruby: A Guide to Simplify Your Code āœØšŸ” So, you've stumbled upon the mysterious `?:` operator in Ruby and you're probably wondering, "How can this little symbol help me write cleaner and more efficient code?" 🧐 W

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What is the difference between require_relative and require in Ruby?

Published on September 2, 2023

**Title: Demystifying Ruby's 'require_relative' and 'require': Unleash the Power of Ruby's Dynamic Gems!** šŸ”ŸšŸ”„ **Introduction** Hey Rubyists! 🌟 Have you ever found yourself scratching your head šŸ¤” when trying to understand the elusive difference betwee

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When to use lambda, when to use Proc.new?

Published on September 2, 2023

# 🧐 Everything You Need to Know about Ruby's Procs and Lambdas 🐾 Are you a Ruby developer who's ever been confused about when to use a lambda or when to use Proc.new? šŸ¤” Don't worry, you're not alone! These powerful šŸ”„ Ruby constructs can be a bit trick

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Replace words in a string - Ruby

Published on September 2, 2023

# Easy Word Replacement in Ruby Strings: Say Goodbye to Complex Code! šŸŽÆ Looking for a simple and hassle-free way to replace words within a Ruby string? You're in luck! In this blog post, we'll explore an easy solution to tackle this problem without relyi

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How do I remove blank elements from an array?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Removing Blank Elements from an Array: A Simple Guide :fire: Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need to remove blank elements from an array, but you're not sure how to do it without using loops? Fear not, because we've got you covered

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Ruby ampersand colon shortcut

Published on September 2, 2023

# Ruby Ampersand Colon Shortcut: Unveiling the Magic ✨ You might have come across this curious Ruby syntax while exploring Ruby codebases: `&:foo`. It looks strange and makes you wonder if Ruby has some secret shortcuts up its sleeve. Fear not! In this bl

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Why are scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, and Ruby) not suitable as shell languages?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Why are scripting languages not suitable as shell languages? If you're a tech enthusiast like me, you've probably come across discussions about the differences between shell languages like Bash, Z shell, and Fish, and scripting languages like Perl, Pyth

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How can I install a local gem?

Published on September 2, 2023

## How to Install a Local Gem: The Easy and Foolproof Guide šŸ˜ŽšŸ’Ž So you've got that shiny new gem file sitting in a folder on your computer, just waiting to be installed. But you may be wondering, can you use the trusty `gem install` command to bring it t

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Getting output of system() calls in Ruby

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ”„ The Ultimate Guide to Getting Output of System() Calls in Ruby šŸ”„ Are you struggling to get the output of system() calls in Ruby? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this article, we'll tackle this common issue head-on and provide you with easy solu