rubii

Rubii, also known as RuBi (Ruby and Binary), is a programming language concept that combines elements of the Ruby programming language with the efficiency of binary executables. The core idea behind Rubii is to offer the developer-friendly syntax and dynamic features of Ruby while aiming for performance closer to statically compiled languages. This is typically achieved through a compilation process that translates Ruby code into native machine code, rather than relying solely on interpretation.

The development of Rubii often involves a compiler that parses Ruby source code, performs optimizations, and then generates a standalone binary file. This binary can then be executed directly by the operating system without the need for a Ruby interpreter to be installed on the target machine. This approach can lead to faster startup times and improved runtime performance, especially for computationally intensive tasks.

While not a mainstream language in itself, the principles of Rubii have influenced various projects and discussions within the Ruby community. These projects often explore different compilation strategies, Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation, and Ahead-Of-Time (AOT) compilation to bridge the performance gap between interpreted and compiled languages. The goal is to retain Ruby's expressiveness and ease of use while mitigating its perceived performance limitations.