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JavaScript vs jRuby

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

JavaScript

JavaScript

Development

JavaScript is a lightweight, interpreted programming language with first-class functions. It is well-known as the scripting language for Web pages, but it's used in many non-browser environments as well including Node.js and MongoDB

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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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