Ruby Fundamentals: Build a Command-Line Calculator

Starting your programming journey requires mastering fundamental concepts, and Ruby is an ideal language for beginners due to its clear, readable syntax. This course guides you step-by-step through setting up your environment and writing your first practical script, giving you a solid foundation in core programming logic and script execution. This course focuses entirely on reading and practicing core concepts through written explanations and code exercises. By the end, you will have a working command-line application and a clear understanding of how programs process data and respond to user actions. What you'll learn: * Understand fundamental Ruby data types, variables, and assignment operations. * Practice handling user input using the gets method and converting data types correctly. * Apply arithmetic operators for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. * Configure basic control flow using conditional statements to manage different calculation operations. * Build and execute a complete, interactive command-line application using modern string interpolation for output. The course begins with an introduction to key programming terminology and environment setup, then moves into practical exercises focused on writing and refining the calculator script lesson by lesson. You will read detailed explanations and analyze code snippets to reinforce learning. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior programming experience. No special software or prerequisites are required. Start your programming journey today by mastering the basics of Ruby.