Working with Data in Ruby 3 from Pluralsight

Many modern applications require reading and processing data from various sources. This course will teach you different ways you can programmatically read and structure data using Ruby 3.

More often than not, most applications spend a lot of time processing data in order to present it back to the end user. In this course, Working with Data in Ruby 3, you’ll learn to understand the common formats used to represent data in applications (namely CSV and JSON) and how to map the data to the appropriate ruby structures such as arrays and hashes. First, you’ll explore the fundamentals of programmatic structures used to represent data, specifically multi-dimensional arrays, hashes and a mix of both. Next, you’ll discover how to use Ruby’s built in input/output functionality to read files locally and translate them to the structures discussed in the first two sections of the training. Finally, you’ll learn how to consume data from a real world API in your Ruby application. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to read data and create modern data-driven applications in Ruby 3.

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Course Overview

Introduction and Fundamentals

Working with CSV

Working with JSON

Web Service Integration

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Emphasizes the practical aspects of data handling and processing in Ruby 3, which aligns with industry needs

Introduces learners to essential data structures and formats, providing a solid foundation for working with data in Ruby applications

Provides hands-on experience in reading and structuring data from various sources, including CSV, JSON, and APIs, which is valuable for real-world application development

Course is delivered by Raphael Alampay, an established instructor with expertise in Ruby and data manipulation

Covers a comprehensive range of topics, from fundamental data structures to API integration, addressing key aspects of data handling in Ruby 3

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Working with Data in Ruby 3 with these activities:

Review basic data structures

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Refreshing your knowledge of basic data structures will help you understand how data is organized and manipulated in Ruby 3.

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Review online tutorials on data structures
Complete practice exercises on arrays and hashes

Attend a study group focused on data handling in Ruby

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Participating in a study group will provide you with an opportunity to discuss and reinforce your understanding of data handling in Ruby with other learners.

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Find or create a study group
Attend regular meetings and actively participate

Work through a tutorial on CSV parsing

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Following a guided tutorial will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to parse and manipulate CSV data in Ruby 3.

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Find a reputable online tutorial on CSV parsing in Ruby
Follow the tutorial and complete the exercises

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Attend a workshop on advanced data handling in Ruby

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Attending a workshop will provide you with an immersive learning experience and allow you to connect with experts and fellow learners in the field.

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Find a reputable workshop on advanced data handling in Ruby
Register and attend the workshop

Practice reading and parsing JSON data

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Repetitive practice drills will strengthen your understanding of how to read and parse JSON data in Ruby 3.

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Find online exercises or create your own JSON data sets
Practice reading and parsing the JSON data using Ruby code

Develop a data visualization dashboard

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Creating a data visualization dashboard will allow you to apply your skills in data handling and visualization to a practical and visually appealing project.

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Gather and prepare a data set
Choose appropriate visualization techniques
Use a Ruby library to create the dashboard

Contribute to an open-source data processing library

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Contributing to an open-source library will provide you with hands-on experience in working with real-world data processing code.

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Find a suitable open-source library
Read the documentation and understand the codebase
Identify an area where you can contribute
Make a pull request with your changes

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Learners who complete Working with Data in Ruby 3 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Architect

A Data Architect designs, builds, and maintains data architectures and is responsible for organizations for ensuring that data is available, reliable, and secure. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for data architecture. It will help you to understand how to read, process, and manage data, which is essential for data architects building and maintaining data architectures.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator designs, implements, and maintains databases and is responsible to organizations for ensuring that data is available when it is needed. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for database administration. It will help you to read, process, and manage data effectively, which is essential for database administrators when creating and maintaining databases.

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Software Developer

A Software Developer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for software development. It will help you to understand how to read, process, and manage data, which is essential for software developers building and maintaining applications.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst creates reports using data to identify business trends. In business intelligence (BI), data analysts use data to identify opportunities and threats in order to aid business decision-making processes. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for data analysis. It will help you to read and process different forms of data, which is valuable for data analysts building reports.

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Statistician

A Statistician collects, analyzes, and interprets data to understand patterns and trends. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for statistics. It will help you to read and process data, which is essential for statisticians building reports and presentations.

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Web Developer

A Web Developer designs, develops, and maintains websites and web applications. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for web development. It will help you to understand how to read, process, and manage data, which is essential for web developers building and maintaining websites and web applications.

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Research Analyst

A Research Analyst conducts research and gathers data to help organizations make decisions. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for research analysis. It will help you to read and process data, which is essential for research analysts building reports and presentations.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist uses advanced statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, data mining techniques, and other analysis techniques to extract knowledge from data. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for data science. It will help you learn the basics of reading and processing data, which is essential for data scientists building models.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

A Business Intelligence Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to understand business trends and opportunities. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for business intelligence analysis. It will help you to read and process data, which is essential for business intelligence analysts building reports and presentations.

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Market Research Analyst

A Market Research Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets market data to understand market trends and customer behavior. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course will help you build a foundation for market research analysis. It will help you to read and process data, which is essential for market research analysts building reports and presentations.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer builds and maintains the infrastructure used to store, process, and analyze data for data scientists, data analysts, and other data professionals. Working with Data in Ruby 3 may be useful in giving you a foundational knowledge of data handling techniques that are used in data engineering.

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Machine Learning Engineer

A Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for building, training, and deploying machine learning models. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course may be useful in giving you a foundational knowledge of techniques used in machine learning. For example, learning to read and process data from datasets can be helpful when training machine learning models.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from cyber threats. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course may be useful in giving you foundational knowledge of techniques used in cybersecurity. For example, learning to read and process data from network logs can be helpful when detecting and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer writes technical documentation, such as user manuals, white papers, and knowledge base articles. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course may be useful in giving you a foundational knowledge of techniques used in technical writing. For example, learning to structure and present data clearly and concisely can be helpful when writing technical documentation.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining and repairing computer systems, networks, and other IT infrastructure. The Working with Data in Ruby 3 course may be useful in giving you foundational knowledge of techniques used in systems administration. For example, learning to read and process data from system logs can be helpful when troubleshooting and resolving system issues.

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