IronRuby

IronRuby is an open-source implementation of the Ruby programming language, developed by Microsoft Corporation. IronRuby is designed to run on the .NET Framework and the Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR).

The main goal of IronRuby is to provide a high-quality, performant Ruby implementation on the .NET platform, allowing developers to take advantage of the benefits of both technologies. With IronRuby, developers can write Ruby code that can easily call .NET libraries and use .NET frameworks and tools.

IronRuby supports Ruby 1.8.7 and most of 1.9 language features, making it compatible with most existing Ruby code. It also includes a number of .NET-specific features, such as support for creating and using .NET objects and libraries.

IronRuby is released under the Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL), an open-source license that allows for free distribution, modification, and even commercial use of the software.

• IronRuby supports interactive console mode, allowing developers to test and explore their code interactively.
• IronRuby integrates with Visual Studio, providing a rich development environment for Ruby developers.
• IronRuby can be used to create standalone applications or as a scripting engine within larger .NET applications.

IronRuby offers a powerful combination of the flexibility and simplicity of the Ruby language with the advanced tooling and integration with .NET technologies.