ruby ☆
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Description:
Powerful, clean, object-oriented scripting language
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.4.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @rubyinside  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: programming-language ruby scripting web-development oop
Install: brew install ruby
About:
Ruby is a dynamic, open-source programming language with a focus on simplicity and productivity. It features a natural syntax that feels like reading pseudo-code, while providing powerful object-oriented capabilities. The language is widely used for web development, scripting, and automation tasks.
Key Features:
  • Elegant, readable syntax
  • Pure object-oriented design
  • Rich standard library
  • Powerful metaprogramming
  • Active community ecosystem
Use Cases:
  • Web application development with Rails
  • System administration and automation scripts
  • Data processing and text manipulation
  • API development and prototyping
Alternatives:
  • python – Python offers similar readability with broader scientific computing libraries
  • node – Node.js provides JavaScript runtime with non-blocking I/O for web services
Version History
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Dec 26, 2025 5:58pm 3.4.8 0 VERSION_BUMP ebddeba5
Dec 16, 2025 6:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 25373e93
Oct 7, 2025 1:01am 1 VERSION_BUMP f6f7d787
Sep 17, 2025 6:28pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 166e3d6c
Dec 26, 2024 2:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c8533e67
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