Archive for October 22nd, 2008

Public Indecency, Protect Your Bits and Don’t Touch My Privates

One thing that I remember as confusing when I was starting out in ruby was “protected.” I understood the difference between private and public, but I remember protected seeming mysterious for quite a while. In the same vein as my class and instance variables article, I’ve decided to throw some examples together in hopes that [...]

Symbian Releases Ruby App Dev Kit for Handhelds

Symbian, which already supports Java, C++, Python, Flash Lite, Silverlight, and .NET among others, now adds Ruby, with an app dev kit designed to broaden support among developers.
LONDON — Symbian has announced the release of Ruby for the Symbian OS, enabling developers to use the Ruby language to create applications for Symbian-based handsets and devices. [...]

Tempest at the Tea Party: Tea for Ruby by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

YOU ARE INVITED TO HAVE TEA WITH THE QUEEN ON SUNDAY. PLEASE BRING YOUR VERY BEST MANNERS.
Even little girls who dream of lifting a pinkie with royalty need some education in etiquette, and Ruby is no exception. When she finds an elaborate invitation to tea on Sunday next, [...]