Free Pathway is a free starter course that gives you an understanding of the true nature of Ruby, not just a surface-level overview. 🚀Many people start with "hello world" and quickly get lost when they reach real projects. This course helps lay a solid foundation: how Ruby actually handles objects, why everything is an object, how the naming system works, and why some things behave differently than in Python or JavaScript. What’s included4 modules with videos, detailed code examples, in-code comments, and exercises that make you think.Module 1: Ruby as an object-oriented language from the very beginningWhy Integer, String, Array are objects • self in the top-level context • open classes (monkey patching basics) 🔧Module 2: Type system and dynamic natureDuck typing in practice • nil vs false vs empty • object_id and frozen objects ❄️Module 3: Symbols vs strings — when and why it mattersMemory, speed, usage as hash keys • :sym vs "string" in real code ⚡Module 4: Blocks as first-class citizensyield, block as argument, &block • first hooks into Proc and Lambda Who this course is forSuitable if you: have already tried programming (in any language) and want to understand "why Ruby is like this" plan to take Ruby seriously and don’t want to return to basics later want to check for free if the language philosophy feels comfortable 😊 Not suitable if you: are looking for "Ruby in 30 minutes" without deep thinking want Rails or web development right away (this is pure language) What you will studyWhy almost everything in Ruby is an object and how it affects codeHow to properly use symbols for optimizationHow blocks allow writing elegant and flexible codeHow to avoid common beginner mistakes with nil, frozen, and object_id About the authorDeveloper with over 8 years of Ruby experience. Worked with Ruby in production systems, scripts, ETL processes, and open-source. Loves explaining "why it works this way", not just "copy this code". 📝 30-day refund policyIf within 30 days after purchase of paid tariff you feel the materials do not suit you — write us for refund (for Free Pathway not applicable).