Working with the Filesystem in Ruby

In this chapter, we'll explore various ways to work with files in Ruby, including the ability to create, open, edit, and delete files using built-in methods and classes. After you have completed this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate how to work with the File class in order to generate, read, edit, append, and delete files in Ruby
• Explain how file permissions work with the Ruby File class methods