If you work with Ruby, you should know that arguments in methods can be set to a default value, for example:
```
def perform(arg: "d")
# .
end
```

But did you know that you can use instance variables as default values, like this:
```
class MyCls
def initialize(arg); @arg = arg; end
def perform(arg = @arg); end
end
```

Or other arguments of this method:
```
module MyMod
def self.perform(a = nil, arg: a); end
end
```

#Ruby #Method #Default #Arguments #KeywordArguments #InstanceVariable

If you work with Ruby, you should know that arguments in methods can be set to a default value, for example:
```
def perform(arg: "d")
# .
end
```

But did you know that you can use instance variables as default values, like this:
```
class MyCls
def initialize(arg); @ARG = arg; end
def perform(arg = @ARG); end
end
```

Or other arguments of this method:
```
module MyMod
def self.perform(a = nil, arg: a); end
end
```

#Ruby #Method #Default #Arguments #KeywordArguments #InstanceVariable

Inside Ruby’s Range: A Tour Through range.c

https://rubystacknews.com/2026/05/18/inside-rubys-range-a-tour-through-range-c/
#ruby #rubyonrails #rubydev #programming

Hi friends.

I'm looking for alternatives to #rust. Ready to go learn something new. I'd love some recommendations on languages with the general rust ethos but less of the rust drama.

I know #zig is the obvious alternative, but the content I usually see promoting zig seems to indicate that they like zig because it isn't rust, which makes me think maybe I won't like zig. I actually do like rust.

#raku is on my list, but I don't think it's going to fit the bill.

I need to do:
- #webdev
- cli tooling (with emphasis on good TUI tooling)
- general scripting
- work with lots of concurrency

I want the language to:
- be fun to write
- be strongly typed
- tell me when I'm doing something stupid
- not be overly invested in a particular niche
- not be primary sponsored by a corporate entity
- not be interpreted
- include a dependency tool chain like Cargo

Taking a strong stance on:
- nothing falling over itself to cram LLMs in

I have lots and lots of experience with these already:
- #perl
- #php
- #python
- #ruby
- #elixir
- #rust
- #c

Suggestions don't need to hit every bullet point. Added tags along the way to try hitting a wide audience. Hit me with your best stuff.

It’s been a few months, but I’ve jumped back into Ruby with this little weekend project. 👨‍💻

I’ve set up a simple web server with Sinatra, which has honestly made this whole process more painless than it has any right to be.

#ruby #webdev