From: Zach Dennis <zdennis@...>
Date: 2004-11-18T02:06:49+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby to C to another language (perhaps Java (I Don't Need JRuby))

Lyndon Samson wrote:

> Sounds like you are better off skipping the C/C++ layer and using
> something like shared memory/memory mapped files to communicate
> between ruby and java.
> 
> You could use real threads, or some sort of co-routine.
> 
> Simple solution would be to use XML, otherwise you'll need to write
> something that unpacks complex structures from byte arrays.

I will have to do some tests and see speed comparisons. Especially if I 
can get Java to generate some YAML files, and have my ruby program read 
it in.

> 
> BTW, your subject line is a little confusing, I thought the post would
> be about a Ruby to C translator. :-)

Sorry about that. I see what you mean.

Thanks for replying,

Zach