Ruby::Box Practical Guide: Use Cases and Integration Patterns (Part 2)
Practical patterns for using `Ruby::Box` in plugin systems, multi-tenant applications, and gem version migration scenarios.
Archive of posts with category 'Ruby'
Ruby 4.0 Introduces Ruby::Box for In-Process Isolation (Part 1)
Ruby 4.0 introduces Ruby::Box, a new feature that provides isolated namespaces for classes, constants, and global variables within a single Ruby process.
Ruby 3.4 Adds Array#fetch_values for Safe Multi-Index Access
Ruby 3.4 introduces Array#fetch_values to safely retrieve multiple array elements with default value support, bringing consistency with Hash#fetch_values.
What's New in Ruby 3.5 Preview
Ruby 3.5 preview brings Ractor::Port for better concurrency, Set as a core class, and simplified nil splat behavior
Beyond CRuby: True Parallel Ruby with JRuby and TruffleRuby (Part 4)
Discover Ruby implementations that offer true parallel threading. Learn how JRuby and TruffleRuby break free from the GVL to deliver real concurrent execution.
Ruby Ractors: Breaking the GVL for True Parallelism (Part 3)
Explore Ruby Ractors - the experimental feature that enables true parallel execution. Learn how Ractors work, their limitations, and when they can supercharge your Ruby applications.
Ruby Fibers: Mastering Cooperative Concurrency (Part 2)
Discover Ruby Fibers - lightweight concurrency primitives that give you precise control over execution flow. Learn how Fibers differ from Threads and enable efficient I/O handling.
Ruby Threads Explained: A Simple Guide to Multithreading (Part 1)
Learn Ruby threads from the ground up with simple examples. Understand how multithreading works in CRuby, why the GVL exists, and when to use threads effectively.
Ruby 3.4's `it` Parameter: Cleaner Block Syntax for Ruby Developers
Ruby 3.4 introduces the `it` parameter for single-argument blocks, offering a more readable alternative to numbered parameters.
Ruby 3.4 Frozen String Literals: What Rails Developers Actually Need to Know
Ruby 3.4 starts the transition to frozen string literals by default. Here's what changes, why you should care, and how to prepare your Rails app.
Ruby 3.4's Happy Eyeballs v2: Solving Rails API Timeout Hell
Ruby 3.4 introduces Happy Eyeballs v2, dramatically reducing connection delays for external API calls in Rails applications