You mean Ruby is something other than a gorgeous red gemstone? Oh yes, it’s a programming language! But what is it, exactly, and what is it good for? And why do people keep mentioning gems and Rails? Should you learn Ruby?

In this session, presenter Rita Hill will present a beginner-friendly introduction to Ruby. You’ll learn what it is, what it can be used for, see a few examples of what the language looks like, and you’ll see a few demos of things built using Ruby. You’ll also have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, too!