Ruby Scripting
Ruby scripting refers to writing and executing scripts using the Ruby programming language, which is a dynamic, object-oriented language known for its simplicity and productivity. It is commonly used for automation, web development, data processing, and system administration tasks due to its expressive syntax and powerful standard library. Ruby scripts are typically run with the Ruby interpreter, making them portable across different operating systems.
Developers should learn Ruby scripting for tasks requiring rapid prototyping, automation of repetitive processes, or building web applications with frameworks like Ruby on Rails. It is particularly useful in DevOps for writing deployment scripts, in data analysis for processing and transforming datasets, and in system administration for automating server management. Its clean syntax and extensive gem ecosystem make it efficient for scripting compared to more verbose languages.