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Paolo Perrotta.
Metaprogramming Ruby: programming like the Ruby pros.
Pragmatic Bookshelf. 2010

Once the domain of expert Rubyists, metaprogramming is now accessible to programmers of all levels—from beginner to expert. Metaprogramming Ruby explains metaprogramming concepts in a down-to-earth style, arming you with a practical toolbox that will help you be more productive writing great Ruby code.

Good Ruby programmers know when to use metaprogramming—it’s an essential skill you need in your Ruby toolbox. Once you understand the principles of Ruby, including the object model, scopes, and eigenclasses, you are on your way to applying metaprogramming both in your daily work and in those fun, after-hours projects.

The book is packed with:

• Pragmatic examples of metaprogramming in action, many of which come straight from popular libraries or frameworks, such as Rails.
• Programming challenges that let you experiment and play with some of the most fun, “out-there” metaprogramming concepts.
• Metaprogramming spells—34 practical recipes and idioms that you can study and apply right now to write code that is sure to impress.

Whether you’re a Ruby apprentice on the path to mastery or a Ruby wiz in search of new tips, this book is for you.