From: "Thought M." Date: 2012-04-25T13:25:54+09:00 Subject: Re: -BEGINNERS- Where do I Start? > When you want to try putting scripts together, simply put a hash bang > line at the top along these lines; > > #!/usr/bin/env ruby > > And then make your script executable; > > chmod u+x /path/to/your/script > > > Have fun > Sam Thanks for getting back to me quickly, I was lingering hopeing I'd get a response because I'm so eager to get started. So when you stated that when I want to get started putting together some scripts, simply put a "hash bang line" at the top along these lines................. What does that do? I found the same path you speak of and see "env" is executable file. What does the "!" point do? What i imagine it doing is telling ruby to make use of the env file some how, and the "!" is telling ruby to use it only this once????? Am i close? I don't like just typing things in without understanding why and what it does. Not that your not spot on about what you speak of but because just following orders mindlessly isn't something i like doing. Can you please explain what the hash bang is about and what it does as well as how ruby ties into that action? Oh! the irb does sound perfect, exactly what i need at this point thank you so much for that. So when hash bangin' ruby outta the env file does that give ruby a blank canvas per say, like opening a new page all of it's own? I just can't imagine fully what is going on and need to know so my thoughts will quiet down. Thanks- -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.