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jRuby vs Nim (programming language)

A side-by-side look at jRuby and Nim (programming language). For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

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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Nim (programming language)

Nim (programming language)

Development

Nim is an efficient, general-purpose programming language that combines successful concepts from mature languages like Python, Ada and Modula. Its key features include compile-time execution, macros, efficient C code generation, garbage collection, and Unicode support.

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