Chapter 3. Organizing objects with classes

 

In this chapter

  • Creating multiple objects with classes
  • Setting and reading object state
  • Automating creation of attribute read and write methods
  • Class inheritance mechanics
  • Syntax and semantics of Ruby constants

 

Creating a new object with Object.new—and equipping that object with its own methods, one method at a time—is a great way to get a feel for the object-centeredness of Ruby programming. But this approach doesn’t exactly scale; if you’re running an online box office and your database has to process records for tickets by the hundreds, you’ve got to find another way to create and manipulate ticket-like objects in your Ruby programs.

Sure enough, Ruby gives you a full suite of programming ...

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