Ruby Basics: Interactive Word Hiding and User Input

Want to learn programming by building something interactive and fun? String manipulation and user interaction are the core building blocks of almost every software application. In this written course, you will learn how to handle text and capture user input in Ruby by building the core logic for a word-guessing game. You will transition from writing basic scripts to managing dynamic data flows where your program responds directly to what the user types. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational Ruby concepts, variables, and basic data types. - Manipulate strings to hide characters and display custom placeholders. - Capture and sanitize user input securely using modern Ruby input methods. - Implement conditional logic to compare user guesses with hidden words. - Apply clean coding practices and modern Ruby formatting conventions. You will start with essential terminology and basic programming concepts before moving on to practical code construction and written logic exercises. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior programming experience who want a practical, hands-on introduction to Ruby. Start reading today to write your first interactive Ruby program.