Ruby/Python extension library

Ruby extension library for embedding Python in Ruby. With this library, Ruby scripts can directly call arbitrary Python modules. Both extension modules and modules written in Python can be used.

Ruby and Python have some differences as described compar.html">here. This library enables Ruby users to have the advantages of both languages:

• Straightforward and easy-to-learn OO functionality of Ruby.
• Plenty of modules written for Python.

If you are attracted by Python modules but not fully satisfied with Python's syntax or type system, try this library!

Documentation

• Manual
• Example scripts using httplib and htmllib of Python.
  • Ruby/Python version
  • Python version

Download

• ruby-python-0.3.3.tar.gz
• FreeBSD Ports by knu.
• Major Changes:
  • Changes from 0.3.2 to 0.3.3:
    • fixed problem with ruby-1.6.0
  • Changes from 0.3.1 to 0.3.2:
    • Allow anonymous type.
  • Changes from 0.3 to 0.3.1:
    • Sequence and Mapping interfaces are improved.
    • `Python => Ruby object' interface is improved.
  • Changes from 0.2.1 to 0.3:
    • Based on ruby-1.3.x
    • Keyword argument is supported.
  • Changes from 0.2 to 0.2.1:
    • Support modules using Python's package feature.
    • English documentation updated.

Related Links

• Python
• Perl Module for Ruby
• perllib for Ruby
• Java Ruby Interface