From: Michael Neumann <mneumann@...>
Date: 2004-08-13T19:18:26+09:00
Subject: Re: Example Ruby Scripts

John W. Long wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm teaching a small class about Ruby and am looking for a couple of 
> example scripts to distribute to my students. I'd like programs that 
> demonstrate concepts. Small games, utilities, etc... Preferably programs 
> that are a few screen fulls in length.
> 
> Any suggestions? It'd be great to have 15 or 20.

How about Julia-Sets or Lindenmayer-Systems (e.g. Koch-Curve):

http://www.ntecs.de/blog/Tech/ComputerScience/JuliaSets.rdoc
http://www.ntecs.de/blog/Tech/ComputerScience/Lindenmayer.rdoc

I think something like Turtle graphics might be interesting (easy to 
implement and play with).

Regards,

   Michael