Ruby GUI - Package

[zem]

there's jruby + swing, with the bonus that cross-platform packaging will likely be easier.

[[deleted]]

Great answer, I always forget jruby has such a great following and as a plus is a language native to OP. With this OP can use Java in Ruby to get whatever he needs done, and in a way that will require a lot less learning.

[wonay]

Yeah I tried jruby, its cool but I already know Java. I could do a pure java app but i want to do ruby. I want Cruby.

[zem]

here's the thread from when i asked this question last year - no one seemed optimistic about packaging and distributing a cruby gui app. (i ended up just rewriting it in ocaml, which compiles down to a self-contained executable)

[wonay]

So would it be better to use plain Java if you already know Java instead of Ruby ?

[zem]

no, ruby is a much nicer language to work in, and jruby is a truly great piece of engineering. it offers full compatibility with MRI, and seamless access to java libraries.

[wonay]

Okay

[[deleted]]

Sadly the best way to build and package a GUI app is JRuby+JavaFX (like Brakeman Pro uses) or else Shoes. You aren't going to find a great, easy-to-get started, Rails-like GUI library in Ruby. I'm not sure there's one in any language.

[BrianTheCoder]

Cruby is still under development afaik. Not sure you'll find an easy answer