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'''Interactive Ruby Shell''' ('''irb''') is a [[shell (computing)|shell]] for programming in the [[Object-oriented programming|object-oriented]] [[scripting language]] [[Ruby programming language|Ruby]]. irb is run from the [[Command line interface|command line]] and allows the programmer to experiment with code in real time. It allows you to enter Ruby commands at the prompt and have the interpreter respond immediately. It features command-line history, line editing capabilities, and [[job control]], and is able to communicate directly as a [[shell script]] over the Internet and interact with a live server. It was developed by Keiju Ishitsuka.

irb (Interactive Ruby) was developed by Keiju Ishitsuka. It allows you to enter the commands at the prompt and have the interpreter respond as if you were executing a program. irb is a useful way to explore Ruby.

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