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Portile vs ptpython

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

Portile

Portile

Development

Portile is an open source Ruby library used to compile and install different software packages from source in a consistent manner across different platforms like Linux, macOS and Windows. It streamlines the process of downloading, unpacking, patching, compiling and installing software.

rubypackagingcrossplatformopen-source
ptpython

ptpython

Development

ptpython is an advanced Python REPL (read-evaluate-print loop). It offers features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, multiline editing, and vim/emacs key bindings. It aims to provide a rich interactive environment for Python programmers.

replreadlineautocompletionsyntax-highlighting

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