Items related to Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control...
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control Your SPuter, Simplify Your Life - Softcover
Synopsis
Speak directly to your system. With its simple commands, flags, and parameters, a well-formed command-line application is the quickest way to automate a backup, a build, or a deployment and simplify your life.
As Ruby pro David Copeland explains, writing a command-line application that is self-documenting, robust, adaptable and forever useful is easier than you might think. Ruby is particularly suited to this task, since it combines high-level abstractions with "close to the metal" system interaction wrapped up in a concise, readable syntax. Moreover, Ruby has the support of a rich ecosystem of open-source tools and libraries.
Ten insightful chapters each explain and demonstrate a command-line best practice. You'll see how to use these tools to elevate the lowliest automation script to a maintainable, polished application.
You'll learn how to use free, open source parsers to create user-friendly command-line interfaces as well as command suites. You'll see how to use defaults to keep options simple for everyday users, while giving advanced users options for more complex tasks.
There's no reason a command-line application should lack documentation, whether it's part of a help command or a man page; you'll find out when and how to use both. Your journey from command-line novice to pro ends with a look at valuable approaches to testing your apps, and includes some fun techniques for outside-the-box, colorful interfaces that will delight your users.
With Ruby, the command line is not dead. Long live the command line.
What You Need:
All you'll need is Ruby, and the ability to install a few gems along the way.
Examples written for Ruby 1.9.2, but 1.8.7 should work just as well.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
David Bryant Copeland is a veteran professional software developer who spends most of his time on the command line. He was a principal engineer at Opower, and is currently a lead engineer at LivingSocial. He speaks frequently at national and regional Ruby conferences and has built many command-line and web applications, using the command-line to productive effect.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control...
Stock Image
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control Your Computer, Simplify Your Life
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00080346515
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control Your Computer, Simplify Your Life
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # Y13B-02428
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control Your Computer, Simplify Your Life"
Published by
Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2012
ISBN 10: 1934356913
ISBN 13: 9781934356913
New
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: BooksByLisa, Highland Park, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: New. First Edition. PHOTO AND VIDEO OF PAGES TAKEN TO SHOW CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING; PHOTOS EMAILED FOR MORE SPECIFICS WHEN REQUESTED; Book. Seller Inventory # 3385
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # EA-9781934356913
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
Build Awesome Command-line Applications in Ruby (Paperback)
Published by
The Pragmatic Programmers, Raleigh, 2012
ISBN 10: 1934356913
ISBN 13: 9781934356913
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. As Ruby pro David Copeland explains, writing a command-line application that is self-documenting, robust, adaptable and forever useful is easier than you might think. Ruby is particularly suited to this task, since it combines high-level abstractions with "close to the metal" system interaction wrapped up in a concise, readable syntax. Moreover, Ruby has the support of a rich ecosystem of open-source tools and libraries. Ten insightful chapters each explain and demonstrate a command-line best practice. You'll see how to use these tools to elevate the lowliest automation script to a maintainable, polished application. You'll learn how to use free, open source parsers to create user-friendly command-line interfaces as well as command suites. You'll see how to use defaults to keep options simple for everyday users, while giving advanced users options for more complex tasks. There's no reason a command-line application should lack documentation, whether it's part of a help command or a man page; you'll find out when and how to use both. Your journey from command-line novice to pro ends with a look at valuable approaches to testing your apps, and includes some fun techniques for outside-the-box, colorful interfaces that will delight your users. With Ruby, the command line is not dead. Long live the command line. What You Need: All you'll need is Ruby, and the ability to install a few gems along the way. Examples written for Ruby 1.9.2, but 1.8.7 should work just as well. We live inside the GUI, but there's a more direct way to bypass the windows and menus of modern consoles and speak directly to your system. With its simple commands, flags and parameters, a well-formed command line application is the quickest way to automate a backup, a build, or a deployment and simplify your life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781934356913
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # EA-9781934356913
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
Build Awesome Command-line Applications in Ruby: Control Your Computer, Simplify Your Life
Published by
The Pragmatic Programmers, 2012
ISBN 10: 1934356913
ISBN 13: 9781934356913
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 475. Seller Inventory # B9781934356913
Quantity: 10 available
Seller Image
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby : Control Your Computer, Simplify Your Life
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 14041860-n
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control Your Computer, Simplify Your Life (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Pragmatic Bookshelf 3/22/2012, 2012
ISBN 10: 1934356913
ISBN 13: 9781934356913
New
Paperback or Softback
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control Your Computer, Simplify Your Life 0.98. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781934356913
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
Build Awesome Command-Line Applications in Ruby: Control Your SPuter, Simplify Your Life
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2912160327395
Quantity: 2 available