Tutorial series

Ruby for Devops

4 tutorials — follow in order for the best learning path.

1. Ruby Scripting Basics for Automation

   Learn Ruby scripting basics for automation, including files, system commands, command-line arguments, JSON, YAML, and OptionParser.

   12 min read · beginner
2. Working with files and directories in Ruby

   Learn how working with files and directories in Ruby helps DevOps automation. Covers reading, writing, FileUtils, Dir, and Pathname with practical examples.

   12 min read · beginner
3. Ruby Thor CLI: Building Professional Command-Line Tools

   Learn how to build Ruby CLI tools with Thor. This guide covers commands, options, subcommands, prompts, and best practices for real automation tools.

   12 min read · intermediate
4. Ruby Rake Tasks: Automating Development Workflows

   Learn how to use Ruby Rake tasks to automate development workflows. This guide covers task definition, dependencies, namespaces, and practical patterns.

   12 min read · beginner