Understanding blank?, present?, empty?, any?, and nil? in Ruby
December 26, 2020 -In Ruby on Rails, there are several methods available for checking the state of an object.
The most common ones include: It can be…
Kate Higa
I am a software engineer interested in the intersection of people and technology. I'm currently at GitHub where I am focused on accessibility.
I have a background in Cognitive Science and am fascinated by the human mind. I am a first-generation Japanese American and am fluent in English and Japanese. On the weekends, I love visiting bakeries in the area, baking, and unwinding with my dog, Tagé.
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Ruby for Good is awesome and I highly recommend for anyone looking to get involved in open source projects! Here’s a list of their volunteer-driven projects!
Reflecting on my experience in the past few months:
Things I appreciate:
- Friendly slack community of Rubyists
- Beginner friendly labels on project issues
- Well-documented README to allow anyone to contribute
- Weekly office hours for questions! (might depend on the project).