ruby@3.4 ☆
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Description:
Powerful, clean, object-oriented scripting language
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.4.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 26, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @rubyinside  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: programming-language ruby scripting web-development backend
Install: brew install ruby@3.4
About:
Ruby is a dynamic, open-source programming language with a focus on simplicity and productivity. It features an elegant syntax that is natural to read and easy to write. It is widely used for web development, scripting, and automation tasks.
Key Features:
  • Elegant and expressive syntax
  • Pure object-oriented programming model
  • Dynamic typing and metaprogramming capabilities
  • Rich standard library and extensive gem ecosystem
Use Cases:
  • Web application development (Ruby on Rails)
  • System administration and automation scripting
  • Data processing and analysis
  • Rapid prototyping of software ideas
Alternatives:
  • python – Python is more widely used in scientific computing and AI, while Ruby prioritizes developer happiness and web frameworks like Rails.
  • node – Node.js offers non-blocking I/O for high-concurrency network applications, whereas Ruby typically relies on multi-threading or processes.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 26, 2025 5:58pm 3.4.8 0 VERSION_BUMP a6ecd152
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