What is this forum about?
This is a community space for Ruby users of all levels to learn, share knowledge, collaborate on projects, ask questions, and stay inspired with new ideas and much more.
How do I get started?
Create your account, introduce yourself, and explore the categories that match your interests. Don’t be shy, ask questions, share your work, and join discussions!
Who can join?
Anyone interested in Ruby, beginners, students, professionals, and open-source contributors are all welcome.
What are Trust Levels?
Trust Levels are a built-in system in Discourse that rewards positive participation. The more you read, contribute, and interact in helpful ways, the more abilities you unlock (like sending private messages, editing tags, or helping moderate).
What are Badges, and how do I earn them?
Badges are achievements you earn by contributing to the community in meaningful ways, like posting helpful answers, participating in discussions, or exploring features.
They celebrate your progress and help show appreciation for your involvement.
Keep an eye on your profile to see which ones you’ve collected!
How do I keep the forum safe and friendly?
Be respectful, supportive, and open-minded. Avoid harassment, personal attacks, spam, or any harmful behavior. If you ever feel uncomfortable, please flag the content. Our moderators are here to help. Please take a moment to review our Guidelines.
What can I post here?
Questions, tips, tutorials, news, code examples, project showcases, and anything relevant to Ruby and our community.
What should I NOT post?
Off-topic content, illegal materials, hate speech, personal data, NSFW content, spam, or advertising (unless approved by the team).
How can I report an issue?
Use the “Flag” button on any post. All reports are anonymous and taken seriously.
Do I have to be an expert in Ruby?
Not at all! This is a beginner-friendly community. Everyone grows together here. Questions are always encouraged.
How do I use features like code blocks or oneboxing?
Paste a link on its own line. Discourse will automatically generate a preview card when supported by the site.