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Open Source Starter Guide for IBM i Developers: Language Basics

I don’t plan to spend a lot of time in the minutiae of the Ruby language. The goal of this series is to give you enough to go on to get started.

By Pete Helgren

Editor's Note: This article is excerpted from chapter 6 of Open Source Starter Guide for IBM i Developers, by Pete Helgren.

And although Ruby is based on POLA, there is enough “surprise!” in the way things work that it is worthwhile to go over some of the basic things and at least point out where I got either derailed or stumped. Sometimes, Grasshopper, all you need is a little enlightenment!

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IBM to Grant $5 Million In-Kind for Schools to Boost Cybersecurity, Together with Enhanced Skilling on AI

With cyberattacks on the rise across schools, IBM Education Security Preparedness Grants have already benefited more than 350,000 students globally

Now in its third year, grants are expanding to offer students and teachers access to cyber and AI skills through IBM SkillsBuild

By IBM Systems

In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it will provide in-kind grants valued at $5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency in schools. Since its creation in 2021, the IBM Education Security Preparedness Grants program has expanded globally, and this year will also include enhanced offerings from IBM SkillsBuild on topics including AI and cybersecurity.

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