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GNU Make vs jRuby

A side-by-side look at GNU Make and jRuby. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GNU Make

GNU Make

Development

GNU Make is a utility that automatically builds executable programs and libraries from source code by reading files called Makefiles which specify how to derive the target program. It allows users to easily compile large projects without manually issuing the compilation commands.

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jRuby

jRuby

Development

jRuby is an implementation of the Ruby programming language that runs on the Java virtual machine (JVM). It allows developers to use Ruby syntax and libraries while leveraging the performance, scalability, and enterprise features of Java.

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