May 2022
Intermediate to advanced
356 pages
6h 45m
English
Overview
Dive into the world of Crystal programming with this hands-on guide designed to introduce you to its powerful capabilities. Through practical examples, you'll learn to create efficient and maintainable web and CLI applications by mastering Crystal's unique blend of object-oriented features, macros, and type safety.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the fundamentals of Crystal programming and its unique features.
- Develop command-line and web applications using Crystal's concise and expressive syntax.
- Leverage macros and annotations for metaprogramming and code abstraction.
- Integrate libraries and work seamlessly with C code without requiring prior C knowledge.
- Discover best practices for testing, documenting, and deploying Crystal projects.
Author(s)
George Dietrich and None Bernal bring their combined expertise in computer science and software development to this project. George has been involved in the Crystal community since its early days and brings a wealth of experience in teaching programming languages. None has a broad background in implementing software solutions and is dedicated to making programming accessible to all. Together, they have crafted an engaging and educational experience for all readers.
Who is it for?
Ideal readers for this book include developers curious about the Crystal programming language and problem solvers looking for an elegant and powerful tool for creating applications. Whether you're looking to build your first CLI utility, experiment with web application frameworks, or enhance your metaprogramming skills, this book will serve you well. To get the most from this book, experience in at least one other programming language is recommended, but no prior familiarity with Crystal is necessary.
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