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Ruby is a dynamic, object-oriented programming language created by Yukihiro Matsumoto, blending elements from Lisp, Smalltalk, Perl, and Ada. It's known for its role in web development through the Ruby on Rails framework, enabling rapid application development. Ruby's design emphasizes developer productivity and happiness, with a syntax that's both concise and human-readable. Its robust class system and metaprogramming capabilities make it a strong choice for various software projects.

The Origin and Development of the Ruby Programming Language

Ruby, an interpreted, high-level programming language, was created by Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto in Japan. Matz designed Ruby with the intention of blending elements from his favorite languages—Lisp for its flexibility, Smalltalk for its object-oriented approach, Perl for its text processing capabilities, and Ada for its strong safety features. He sought to provide a language that was both powerful and enjoyable to use. Ruby was publicly released in 1995 and has since evolved through multiple versions, with Ruby 3.0 debuting in 2020. This latest version emphasizes performance, concurrency, and typing improvements. As an open-source language, Ruby has a dynamic community that contributes to its rich ecosystem of libraries, known as "gems," which extend the language's functionality.
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Ruby's Impact on Web Development and Other Domains

Ruby has made a significant impact on web development, particularly through the Ruby on Rails framework, also known simply as Rails. Rails has been instrumental in the development of complex websites and applications due to its emphasis on convention over configuration, its use of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, and its integrated support for database migrations and scaffolding. These features have enabled the rapid development of web applications and have been utilized by high-profile platforms such as GitHub, Airbnb, and Shopify. While Ruby is less prevalent in data analysis compared to Python or R, it still offers tools for data manipulation and visualization, making it a suitable choice for developers who prefer Ruby's syntax and libraries.

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Ruby 3.0, released in ______, focuses on enhancements in ______, ______, and ______.

2020

performance

concurrency

typing

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Ruby on Rails: Convention over Configuration

Rails emphasizes default structures for code and libraries to simplify decision-making and speed up development.

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Rails MVC Pattern

Rails uses MVC architecture to organize application programming, separating data (Model), user interface (View), and control flow (Controller).

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