diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/README.md b/ruby/CRUD-examples/README.md
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+The scripts in this directory follow the [BASIC CRUD OPERATIONS USING RUBY-OCI8](https://learncodeshare.net/2016/08/26/basic-crud-operations-using-ruby-oci8/) tutorial found on [LearnCodeShare.net](https://learncodeshare.net).
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/createDBObjects.sql b/ruby/CRUD-examples/createDBObjects.sql
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+# The following creates and populates the tables used for the tutorial
+# These scripts use identity columns available in Oracle 12.1.  If you are using an older version you will need
+#   to add your own trigger/sequence functionality to generate the id values.
+# code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/08/26/basic-crud-operations-using-ruby-oci8/
+
+CREATE TABLE LCS_PEOPLE (
+ id NUMBER GENERATED BY DEFAULT AS identity,
+ name VARCHAR2(20),
+ age NUMBER,
+ notes VARCHAR2(100)
+)
+/
+
+ALTER TABLE LCS_PEOPLE
+ADD CONSTRAINT PK_LCS_PEOPLE PRIMARY KEY ("ID")
+/
+
+CREATE TABLE LCS_PETS (
+ id NUMBER GENERATED BY DEFAULT AS IDENTITY,
+ name VARCHAR2(20),
+ owner NUMBER,
+ type VARCHAR2(100)
+)
+/
+
+ALTER TABLE LCS_PETS ADD CONSTRAINT PK_LCS_PETS PRIMARY KEY ("ID")
+/
+
+ALTER TABLE LCS_PETS ADD CONSTRAINT FK_LCS_PETS_OWNER FOREIGN KEY ("OWNER") REFERENCES "LCS_PEOPLE" ("ID")
+/
+
+INSERT INTO LCS_PEOPLE (name, age, notes)
+ VALUES ('Bob', 35, 'I like dogs')
+/
+
+INSERT INTO LCS_PEOPLE (name, age, notes)
+ VALUES ('Kim', 27, 'I like birds')
+/
+
+INSERT INTO LCS_PETS (name, owner, type)
+ VALUES ('Duke', 1, 'dog')
+/
+
+INSERT INTO LCS_PETS (name, owner, type)
+ VALUES ('Pepe', 2, 'bird')
+/
+
+COMMIT
+/
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/extra_fun_1.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/extra_fun_1.rb
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+# The example code below executes a simple delete using named bind variables.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/09/delete-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 1"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data', 'pets')
+
+# Example code showing a simple delete using named bind variables.
+statement = 'delete from lcs_pets where type = :type'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:type, 'bird')
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data', 'pets')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/extra_fun_2.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/extra_fun_2.rb
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+# The example code below executes two simple deletes using named bind variables.
+#  The child records are removed, followed by the parent record.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/09/delete-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 2"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original People Data', 'people')
+get_all_rows('Original Pet Data', 'pets')
+
+# Example code showing two simple deletes using named bind variables.
+statement = 'delete from lcs_pets where owner = :owner'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:owner, 5)
+cursor.exec
+
+statement = 'delete from lcs_people where id = :id'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:id, 5)
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New People Data', 'people')
+get_all_rows('New Pet Data', 'pets')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/foreign_keys.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/foreign_keys.rb
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+# The example code below executes a simple delete using named bind variables.
+#  When following the tutorial with default data this section intentionally throws an error
+#  to demonstrate foreign key functionality.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/09/delete-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Deleting records referenced by Foreign Keys" 1st example
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original People Data', 'people')
+get_all_rows('Original Pet Data', 'pets')
+
+# Example code showing a simple delete using named bind variables.
+#   The FK will cause this to throw an error.
+statement = 'delete from lcs_people where id = :id'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:id, 1)
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New People Data', 'people')
+get_all_rows('New Pet Data', 'pets')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/handle_pets.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/handle_pets.rb
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+# The example code below executes two simple deletes using named bind variables.
+#  The child records are updated to a different parrent,
+#    followed by deleting the original parent record.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/09/delete-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Deleting records referenced by Foreign Keys" 2nd example
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original People Data', 'people')
+get_all_rows('Original Pet Data', 'pets')
+
+# Example code showing how to update existing child records before deleting the parent.
+statement = 'update lcs_pets set owner = :newOwner where owner = :oldOwner'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:newOwner, 2)
+cursor.bind_param(:oldOwner, 1)
+cursor.exec
+
+statement = 'delete from lcs_people where id = :id'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:id, 1)
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New People Data', 'people')
+get_all_rows('New Pet Data', 'pets')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/reset_data.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/reset_data.rb
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+# The following resets the data for use with the update section
+# For both tables:
+#  Table data is removed.
+#  The identity column is set to start with the id after the starting data.
+#  Using the executemany function an array of starting data is inserted into the table.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/09/delete-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Resetting the data"
+
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Delete rows
+cursor = con.parse('delete from lcs_pets')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Reset Identity Coulmn
+cursor = con.parse('alter table lcs_pets modify id generated BY DEFAULT as identity (START WITH 8)')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Delete rows
+cursor = con.parse('delete from lcs_people')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Reset Identity Coulmn
+cursor = con.parse('alter table lcs_people modify id generated BY DEFAULT as identity (START WITH 8)')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Insert default people rows
+cursor = con.parse('INSERT INTO lcs_people(id, name, age, notes) VALUES (:id, :name, :age, :notes)')
+cursor.max_array_size = 7
+cursor.bind_param_array(:id, [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, %w[Bob Kim Cheryl Bob Stacey Pete Pat])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:age, [35, 27, 23, 27, 45, 23, 36])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:notes, ['I like dogs', 'I like birds', 'I like horses', 'I like rabbits', 'I like snakes', 'I like cats', 'I like dogs'])
+people_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+printf " %d people rows inserted\n", people_row_count
+
+# Insert default pet rows
+cursor = con.parse('INSERT INTO lcs_pets(id, name, owner, type) VALUES (:id, :name, :owner, :type)')
+cursor.max_array_size = 7
+cursor.bind_param_array(:id, [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, %w[Duke Dragon Sneaky Red Red Buster Fido])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:owner, [1, 2, 5, 2, 3, 1, 7])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:type, %w[dog bird snake bird horse dog cat])
+pet_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+printf " %d pet rows inserted\n", pet_row_count
+
+con.commit
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/simple.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/simple.rb
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+# The example code below executes a simple delete using named bind variables.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/09/delete-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Simple delete"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data', 'pets')
+
+# Example code showing a simple delete using named bind variables.
+statement = 'delete from lcs_pets where id = :id'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:id, 1)
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data', 'pets')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/template.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/delete/template.rb
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+# The following code is used as the base template for the other examples.
+#  It is intended to be helper code not part of the examples.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/09/delete-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Boilerplate template"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data', 'pets')
+
+# Your code here
+
+get_all_rows('New Data', 'pets')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/dropDBObjects.sql b/ruby/CRUD-examples/dropDBObjects.sql
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+# The following drops the tables created for the tutorial
+# code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/08/26/basic-crud-operations-using-ruby-oci8/
+
+drop table LCS_PETS
+/
+
+drop table LCS_PEOPLE
+/
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/extra_fun_1.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/extra_fun_1.rb
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+# The example code below executes a simple insert using named bind variables.
+#  The same statement is executed twice each using different bind variable values.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/10/04/insert-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 1 & 2"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label)
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    printf "  Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Example code showing how to insert multiple rows with multiple database calls.
+statement = 'insert into lcs_people(name, age, notes) values (:name, :age, :notes)'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:name, 'Rob')
+cursor.bind_param(:age, 37)
+cursor.bind_param(:notes, 'I like snakes')
+cursor.exec
+
+cursor.bind_param(:name, 'Cheryl')
+cursor.bind_param(:age, 41)
+cursor.bind_param(:notes, 'I like monkeys')
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/extra_fun_2.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/extra_fun_2.rb
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+# The example code below executes a simple insert using named bind variables.
+#  The get_all_rows function is modified to use a second connection to show how the data is seen
+#  by different connections before and after a commit.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/10/04/insert-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 1 & 2"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, con)
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+con2 = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data', con)
+
+# Example code showing how to insert multiple rows with a single database call.
+#  Extra calls to get_all_rows will demonstrate the state of the data before a commit.
+statement = 'insert into lcs_people(name, age, notes) values (:name, :age, :notes)'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:name, 'Suzy')
+cursor.bind_param(:age, 31)
+cursor.bind_param(:notes, 'I like rabbits')
+cursor.exec
+
+get_all_rows('New connection after insert', con2)
+get_all_rows('Same connection', con)
+
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New connection after commit', con2)
+get_all_rows('New Data', con)
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/extra_fun_3.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/extra_fun_3.rb
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+# The example code below executes a simple insert using named bind variables.
+#  Cursor variables are used to accept the insert statement's returning values.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/10/04/insert-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 3"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label)
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    printf "  Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Example code showing how to work with returning vales from the insert.
+statement = 'insert into lcs_people(name, age, notes) values (:name, :age, :notes) returning id, name into :id, :name_out'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:name, 'Sandy')
+cursor.bind_param(:age, 31)
+cursor.bind_param(:notes, 'I like horses')
+cursor.bind_param(:id, Integer)
+cursor.bind_param(:name_out, String)
+cursor.exec
+
+new_id = cursor[:id]
+name_out = cursor[:name_out]
+
+con.commit
+
+printf " Our new id is: %d name: %s\n\n", new_id, name_out
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/multiple.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/multiple.rb
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+# The example code below executes an insert using exec_array to create multiple rows with a single call.
+#
+# More details can be found in the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/10/04/insert-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Insert more than 1 row"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label)
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    printf "  Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Example code showing how to insert multiple rows with a single database call.
+cursor = con.parse('INSERT INTO lcs_people(name, age, notes) VALUES (:name, :age, :notes)')
+cursor.max_array_size = 2
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, %w[Sandy Suzy])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:age, [31, 29])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:notes, ['I like horses', 'I like rabbits'])
+people_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+con.commit
+printf " Successfully inserted %d records\n\n", people_row_count
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/reset_data.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/reset_data.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..4c50210a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/reset_data.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# The following resets the data for use with the update section
+# For both tables:
+#  Table data is removed.
+#  The identity column is set to start with the id after the starting data.
+#  Using the executemany function an array of starting data is inserted into the table.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/10/04/insert-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Resetting the data"
+
+# Query all rows
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Delete rows
+cursor = con.parse('delete from lcs_pets')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Reset Identity Coulmn
+cursor = con.parse('alter table lcs_pets modify id generated BY DEFAULT as identity (START WITH 3)')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Delete rows
+cursor = con.parse('delete from lcs_people')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Reset Identity Coulmn
+cursor = con.parse('alter table lcs_people modify id generated BY DEFAULT as identity (START WITH 3)')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Insert default people rows
+cursor = con.parse('INSERT INTO lcs_people(id, name, age, notes) VALUES (:id, :name, :age, :notes)')
+cursor.max_array_size = 2
+cursor.bind_param_array(:id, [1, 2])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, %w[Bob Kim])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:age, [35, 27])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:notes, ['I like dogs', 'I like birds'])
+people_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+printf " %d people rows inserted\n", people_row_count
+
+# Insert default pet rows
+cursor = con.parse('INSERT INTO lcs_pets(id, name, owner, type) VALUES (:id, :name, :owner, :type)')
+cursor.max_array_size = 2
+cursor.bind_param_array(:id, [1, 2])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, %w[Duke Pepe])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:owner, [1, 2])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:type, %w[dog bird])
+pet_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+printf " %d pet rows inserted\n", pet_row_count
+
+con.commit
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/return_data.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/return_data.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b5a7b454
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/return_data.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple insert using named bind variables.
+#  A cursor variable is used to accept the insert statements returning value.  This value is then
+#  used as the parent key value to insert a child record.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/10/04/insert-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Returning data after an insert"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label)
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    printf "  Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Example code showing how to work with returning vales from the insert.
+statement = 'insert into lcs_people(name, age, notes) values (:name, :age, :notes) returning id into :id'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:name, 'Sandy')
+cursor.bind_param(:age, 31)
+cursor.bind_param(:notes, 'I like horses')
+cursor.bind_param(:id, Integer)
+cursor.exec
+
+new_id = cursor[:id]
+
+statement = 'insert into lcs_pets (name, owner, type) values (:name, :owner, :type)'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:name, 'Big Red')
+cursor.bind_param(:owner, new_id)
+cursor.bind_param(:type, 'horse')
+cursor.exec
+
+con.commit
+
+printf " Our new value is: %d\n", new_id
+
+statement = 'select name, owner, type from lcs_pets where owner = :owner'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:owner, new_id)
+cursor.exec
+printf "\n Sandy\'s pets:\n"
+cursor.fetch do |row|
+  printf " Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2]
+end
+printf "\n"
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/simple.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/simple.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c48b6168
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/simple.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple insert using named bind variables.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/10/04/insert-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Simple insert"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label)
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    printf "  Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Example code showing a simple insert using named bind variables.
+statement = 'insert into lcs_people(name, age, notes) values (:name, :age, :notes)'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:name, 'Sandy')
+cursor.bind_param(:age, 31)
+cursor.bind_param(:notes, 'I like horses')
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/template.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/template.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..88f74b74
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/insert/template.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# The following code is used as the base template for the other examples.
+#  It is intended to be helper code not part of the examples.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/08/26/basic-crud-operations-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Boilerplate template"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label)
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    printf "  Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Your code here
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/reset_data.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/reset_data.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a37515bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/reset_data.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+# The following resets the data to the initial state for the tutorial.
+# code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/08/26/basic-crud-operations-using-ruby-oci8/
+
+# Query all rows
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Delete rows
+cursor = con.parse("delete from lcs_pets")
+cursor.exec
+
+# Reset Identity Coulmn
+cursor = con.parse("alter table lcs_pets modify id generated BY DEFAULT as identity (START WITH 3)")
+cursor.exec
+
+# Delete rows
+cursor = con.parse("delete from lcs_people")
+cursor.exec
+
+# Reset Identity Coulmn
+cursor = con.parse("alter table lcs_people modify id generated BY DEFAULT as identity (START WITH 3)")
+cursor.exec
+
+# Insert default people rows
+cursor = con.parse("INSERT INTO lcs_people(id, name, age, notes) VALUES (:id, :name, :age, :notes)")
+cursor.max_array_size = 2
+cursor.bind_param_array(:id, [1, 2])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, ["Bob", "Kim"])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:age, [35, 27])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:notes, ["I like dogs", "I like birds"])
+people_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+printf " %d people rows inserted\n", people_row_count
+
+# Insert default pet rows
+cursor = con.parse("INSERT INTO lcs_pets(id, name, owner, type) VALUES (:id, :name, :owner, :type)")
+cursor.max_array_size = 2
+cursor.bind_param_array(:id, [1, 2])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, ["Duke", "Pepe"])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:owner, [1, 2])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:type, ["dog", "bird"])
+pet_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+printf " %d pet rows inserted\n", pet_row_count
+
+con.commit
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/bind_variables.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/bind_variables.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..21e216e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/bind_variables.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple query using named bind variables,
+#  uses fetch to retrieve the data and displays the results.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/09/09/select-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Select specific rows"
+
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Example code showing a simple query using named bind variables.
+person_name = 'Kim'
+statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people where name=:name'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param('name', person_name)
+cursor.exec
+cursor.fetch do |row|
+  printf "Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+end
+# End Example
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/extra_fun_1.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/extra_fun_1.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a2fbd24d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/extra_fun_1.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple query, uses fetch to retrieve the data
+#  and displays the results.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/09/09/select-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 1"
+
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Example code showing a simple query.
+statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by age'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.exec
+cursor.fetch do |row|
+  printf "Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+end
+# End Example
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/extra_fun_2.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/extra_fun_2.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b84c5eba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/extra_fun_2.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple query using named bind variables,
+#  uses fetch to retrieve the data and displays the results.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/09/09/select-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 2"
+
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Example code showing a simple query using named bind variables.
+statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people where age > :age'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param('age', 30)
+cursor.exec
+cursor.fetch do |row|
+  printf "Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+end
+# End Example
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/simple.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/simple.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6440c28a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/simple.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple query, uses fetch to retrieve the data
+#  and displays the results.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/09/09/select-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Simple query"
+
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Example code showing a simple query for all rows.
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.exec
+cursor.fetch do |row|
+  print row
+end
+# End Example
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/template.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/template.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..53f06a02
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/select/template.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# The following code is used as the base template for the other examples.
+#  It is intended to be helper code not part of the examples.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/09/09/select-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Your code here
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/extra_fun_1.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/extra_fun_1.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1717747f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/extra_fun_1.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple update using named bind variables.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/04/update-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 1"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Example code showing a simple update using named bind variables.
+statement = 'update lcs_people set notes = :notes where id = :id'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:notes, 'I like cats')
+cursor.bind_param(:id, 1)
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/extra_fun_2.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/extra_fun_2.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..511fd57e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/extra_fun_2.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple update using named bind variables
+#  and displays the number of affected rows.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/04/update-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Extra Fun 2"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data', 'pets')
+
+# Example code showing a simple update using named bind variables
+#  and displays the number of affected rows.
+statement = 'update lcs_pets set owner = :newOwner where type = :type and owner != :oldOwner'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:newOwner, 2)
+cursor.bind_param(:type, 'bird')
+cursor.bind_param(:oldOwner, 2)
+changed = cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+printf "Number of rows updated: %d\n\n", changed
+
+get_all_rows('New Data', 'pets')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/reset_data.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/reset_data.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c9094cb9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/reset_data.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+# The following resets the data for use with the update section
+# For both tables:
+#  Table data is removed.
+#  The identity column is set to start with the id after the starting data.
+#  Using the executemany function an array of starting data is inserted into the table.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/04/update-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Resetting the data"
+
+require 'oci8'
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+# Delete rows
+cursor = con.parse('delete from lcs_pets')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Reset Identity Coulmn
+cursor = con.parse('alter table lcs_pets modify id generated BY DEFAULT as identity (START WITH 8)')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Delete rows
+cursor = con.parse('delete from lcs_people')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Reset Identity Coulmn
+cursor = con.parse('alter table lcs_people modify id generated BY DEFAULT as identity (START WITH 3)')
+cursor.exec
+
+# Insert default people rows
+cursor = con.parse('INSERT INTO lcs_people(id, name, age, notes) VALUES (:id, :name, :age, :notes)')
+cursor.max_array_size = 2
+cursor.bind_param_array(:id, [1, 2])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, %w[Bob Kim])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:age, [35, 27])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:notes, ['I like dogs', 'I like birds'])
+people_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+printf " %d people rows inserted\n", people_row_count
+
+# Insert default pet rows
+cursor = con.parse('INSERT INTO lcs_pets(id, name, owner, type) VALUES (:id, :name, :owner, :type)')
+cursor.max_array_size = 7
+cursor.bind_param_array(:id, [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:name, %w[Duke Pepe Princess Polly Rollo Buster Fido])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:owner, [1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1])
+cursor.bind_param_array(:type, %w[dog bird snake bird horse dog cat])
+pet_row_count = cursor.exec_array
+printf " %d pet rows inserted\n", pet_row_count
+
+con.commit
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/simple.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/simple.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..002be13c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/simple.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple update using named bind variables.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/04/update-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Simple update"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Example code showing a simple update using named bind variables.
+statement = 'update lcs_people set age = :age where id = :id'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:age, 31)
+cursor.bind_param(:id, 1)
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/specific_where.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/specific_where.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..48150a60
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/specific_where.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple update using named bind variables.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/04/update-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Make sure your where clause is specific"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data', 'pets')
+
+# Example code showing a simple update using named bind variables.
+statement = 'update lcs_pets set owner = :newOwner where owner = :oldOwner and type = :type'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:newOwner, 2)
+cursor.bind_param(:oldOwner, 1)
+cursor.bind_param(:type, 'dog')
+cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+get_all_rows('New Data', 'pets')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/template.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/template.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3296b89b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/template.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+# The following code is used as the base template for the other examples.
+#  It is intended to be helper code not part of the examples.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/04/update-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Boilerplate template"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data')
+
+# Your code here
+
+get_all_rows('New Data')
diff --git a/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/verify_number.rb b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/verify_number.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d3ee4d29
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ruby/CRUD-examples/update/verify_number.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+# The example code below executes a simple update using named bind variables
+#  and displays the number of affected rows.
+# Code Sample from the tutorial at https://learncodeshare.net/2016/11/04/update-crud-using-ruby-oci8/
+#  section titled "Verify the number of affected rows"
+
+require 'oci8'
+
+def get_all_rows(label, data_type = 'people')
+  connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+  con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+  # Query all rows
+  statement = 'select id, name, age, notes from lcs_people order by id'
+
+  if data_type == 'pets'
+    statement = 'select id, name, owner, type from lcs_pets order by owner, id'
+  end
+
+  cursor = con.parse(statement)
+  cursor.exec
+  printf " %s:\n", label
+  cursor.fetch do |row|
+    if data_type == 'people'
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Age: %d, Notes: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    else
+      printf " Id: %d, Name: %s, Owner: %d, Type: %s\n", row[0], row[1], row[2], row[3]
+    end
+  end
+  printf "\n"
+end
+
+connectString = ENV['DB_CONNECT'] # The environment variable for the connect string: DB_CONNECT=user/password@database
+con = OCI8.new(connectString)
+
+get_all_rows('Original Data', 'pets')
+
+# Example code showing a simple update using named bind variables
+#  and displays the number of affected rows.
+statement = 'update lcs_pets set owner = :newOwner where id = :id'
+cursor = con.parse(statement)
+cursor.bind_param(:newOwner, 2)
+cursor.bind_param(:id, 6)
+changed = cursor.exec
+con.commit
+# End Example
+
+printf "Number of rows updated: %d\n\n", changed
+
+get_all_rows('New Data', 'pets')