# \#rubymotion **URL:** https://metaruby.com/tag/rubymotion/19.md [Latest](https://metaruby.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://metaruby.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://metaruby.com/tags.md) --- ## [Urlify Functions & Its Implementation](https://metaruby.com/t/urlify-functions-its-implementation/1722)
**Author:** [@JamesD](https://metaruby.com/u/JamesD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 9:52am UTC](https://metaruby.com/t/urlify-functions-its-implementation/1722 "2018-06-04T09:52:05Z")
URLify is a simple gem that refines the conversion of UTF-8 strings to ASCII-safe URI strings and enables it to be used as readable URL-segments. After the gem is installed, you can call the URLify function for any UTF-8… --- ## [The latest Ruby news: Roobykon Ruby Digest: Issue 16](https://metaruby.com/t/the-latest-ruby-news-roobykon-ruby-digest-issue-16/1330)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Kush](https://metaruby.com/u/Julia_Kush)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 10:06am UTC](https://metaruby.com/t/the-latest-ruby-news-roobykon-ruby-digest-issue-16/1330 "2017-11-03T10:06:18Z")
Web servers! Everyone seems to have an opinion about which are the best and why, but if we’re not careful, habit and loyalty can blind us to rational decision-making. In this issue of Digest, we look in depth at some … --- ## [Can you tell something about the latest Ruby news?](https://metaruby.com/t/can-you-tell-something-about-the-latest-ruby-news/1263)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Kush](https://metaruby.com/u/Julia_Kush)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://metaruby.com/t/can-you-tell-something-about-the-latest-ruby-news/1263 "2017-09-27T15:05:23Z")
In the streets down below Roobykon’s offices, the crunch of fallen chestnuts under the feet of passers-by means one thing: autumn is here. But the cooling days don’t take any of the heat from the daily lives of our Ru… --- ## [Measure typing speed via ruby program](https://metaruby.com/t/measure-typing-speed-via-ruby-program/543)
**Author:** [@muffinsawake](https://metaruby.com/u/muffinsawake)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://metaruby.com/t/measure-typing-speed-via-ruby-program/543 "2016-06-19T18:03:50Z")
Need help with this question: Two important attributes are discussed when discussing a person’s typing capabilities: typing speed (in words per minute) and accuracy. For this problem, you will design and write a Ruby pr… --- ## [Free RubyMotion eBook - RubyMotion iOS Development Essentials](https://metaruby.com/t/free-rubymotion-ebook-rubymotion-ios-development-essentials/356)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://metaruby.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 12:32am UTC](https://metaruby.com/t/free-rubymotion-ebook-rubymotion-ios-development-essentials/356 "2015-09-22T00:32:38Z")
Today only: https://twitter.com/RubyMotion/status/646104191228878852 --- ## [RubyMotion - free starter addition](https://metaruby.com/t/rubymotion-free-starter-addition/322)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://metaruby.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://metaruby.com/t/rubymotion-free-starter-addition/322 "2015-09-08T14:27:44Z")
I reckon loads more will start playing with it now :slight\_smile: We are happy to introduce RubyMotion Starter, a fully-featured version of RubyMotion, available for free. Download it today! RubyMotion Starter comes … --- ## [RubyMotion - what do you think of it?](https://metaruby.com/t/rubymotion-what-do-you-think-of-it/49)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://metaruby.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 11:53pm UTC](https://metaruby.com/t/rubymotion-what-do-you-think-of-it/49 "2015-06-16T23:53:21Z")
I keep meaning to learn it (it’s on my to-do list - might even do some screencasts on it!) anyone tried it yet? What do you think of it? --- ## [Anyone created any desktop apps with Ruby?](https://metaruby.com/t/anyone-created-any-desktop-apps-with-ruby/48)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://metaruby.com/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://metaruby.com/t/anyone-created-any-desktop-apps-with-ruby/48 "2015-06-15T22:57:48Z")
I have :laughing: I created a lottery number generator with MacRuby and even had it on the Mac App store - just for a laugh! It was the best selling letter generating app and used to bring in a bout £25 a month (sold at…