How to use Ruby like shell script?

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Can I use ruby like my linux shell script(e.x. bash)?(or on the other hand,
use some ruby in shell script)
For example, how to access environmental variables? Redirect stdi/o with '|'
?
If it's valuable, are there some websites/books talking about this?

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Lai, Yu-Hsuan

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