From: John Wells <lists@...>
Date: 2005-04-27T07:21:44+09:00
Subject: Precompiling Ruby programs

Guys,

We're considering Ruby here at work for a web application we would resell
to customers.

We're currently a Java shop, so distributing code in binary form (via
class files) is no problem.  We get a few benefits: performance benefits
and IP protection (via bytecode obfuscation).

Is there any way to precompile ruby programs?  How have you handled
similar scenarios?  This is unfortunately a stopping point for us, as we
can't comfortably distribute our readable code to clients.

I appreciate any insight you can provide.

John