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.rb

What is a .rb file?

Source code written in Ruby, a dynamic programming language known for its elegant syntax.

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Type Code
By Yukihiro Matsumoto
MIME application/x-ruby

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What is it

Source code written in Ruby, a dynamic programming language known for its elegant syntax. Ruby is the language behind Ruby on Rails, one of the most influential web frameworks.

Technical details
Full Name
Ruby Script
MIME Type
application/x-ruby
Developer
Yukihiro Matsumoto
Magic Bytes
N/A
Safety
.rb requires caution. Script files can execute arbitrary code. Only run from trusted sources.
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