Creating a Linux Desktop application with Ruby

Learn to build a full-fledged Linux desktop app using Ruby and the GTK+ toolkit. Develop a todo list app with features like creating, editing, and archiving tasks.

Introduction

This course teaches you how to create a Linux desktop application using Ruby and the GTK+ toolkit. You will learn to design the user interface, implement the application logic, and package the application for distribution.

Highlights

• Develop a full-fledged Linux desktop application with Ruby
• Use the GTK+ toolkit and its Ruby bindings to build the user interface
• Implement features such as creating, editing, and archiving todo items
• Save and manage todo items as files in the user's home directory
• Gain hands-on experience with Ruby's desktop application development

Recommendation

This course is suitable for Ruby developers who want to expand their skills into desktop application development. No prior experience with GTK+ or desktop application development is required, as the course covers all the necessary concepts from the ground up. By the end of the course, you will have a functional todo list application and the knowledge to build more complex desktop apps with Ruby.