Python vs. Ruby
Python and Ruby are the dynamic and object oriented programming languages. They are quite similar to each other. They differ from each other on the base of their way of execution and the syntax as well. Python compiles code to a virtual machine language more efficiently than Ruby. Syntax of Python makes everything clear and regular to much possible extent while the syntax of Ruby is free that let you to put multiple statements on the same line and allow you to indent your code. Just one kind of anonymous function is supported by the Python called lambdas while Ruby contains the Blocks, Procs and lambdas. In Python the built-ins can’t be modified but in Ruby it can be done.
Key Differences
Unlike Python, in Ruby strings are mutable.
In Python the indention as syntax element is different from Ruby.
Blocks are missed in Python but present in Ruby.
There are no regular native expression in Python but are present in Ruby.
Harlon Moss
Dec 22, 2015
Some function like len(), abs() are present in Python but not found in Ruby.
Python was designed by Guido van Rossum and developed by Python Software Foundation while was designed and developed by Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto.
Harlon Moss
Dec 22, 2015
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In collection objects, Tuples are found in Python but not found in Ruby.
Unicode support is not found in the Ruby in Strings but Python has the Unicode support.
Harlon Moss
Dec 22, 2015
Ruby has the feature of continuations but Python does not have that feature.
Harlon Moss
Dec 22, 2015
Python offers multiple inheritances but Ruby does not offer it.
Janet White
Dec 22, 2015
Ruby contains constants but Python does not.
In Python the built-ins can’t be modified but in Ruby it can be done.
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Just one kind of anonymous function is supported by the Python called lambdas while Ruby contains the Blocks, Procs and lambdas.
Interned and immutable are not found in Ruby but found in Python.
Aimie Carlson
Dec 22, 2015
Regex literal is not found in Ruby but found in Python for regular expressions.
Aimie Carlson
Dec 22, 2015
Python includes the function of decorators but Ruby does not include the function of decorators.
In Strings, Heredocs are found in Ruby but not found in Python.
Samantha Walker
Dec 22, 2015
In Ruby there is no way to unset a variable after it has been set once but in Python it can set and unset.
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Python and Ruby Definitions
Python
Greek Mythology A dragon or serpent that was the tutelary demon of the oracular cult at Delphi until killed and expropriated by Apollo.
Ruby
A red, translucent variety of the mineral corundum, highly valued as a precious stone.
Python
A soothsaying spirit or demon.
Ruby
Something, such as a watch bearing, that is made from a ruby.
Python
A person possessed by such a spirit.
Ruby
A dark or deep red to deep purplish red.
Python
Any of various nonvenomous snakes of the family Pythonidae, found chiefly in Asia, Africa, and Australia, that coil around and asphyxiate their prey. Some pythons can attain lengths of 8 meters (26 feet) or more.
Ruby
Of the color ruby.
Python
A type of large constricting snake.
Ruby
A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
Python
A penis.
Ruby
(obsolete) A red spinel.
Python
Any species of very large snakes of the genus Python, and allied genera, of the family Pythonidæ. They are nearly allied to the boas. Called also rock snake.
Ruby
A deep red colour.
Python
A diviner by spirits.
Ruby
(tincture) The tincture red or gules.
Python
Large Old World boas
Ruby
The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point.
Python
A soothsaying spirit or a person who is possessed by such a spirit
Ruby
A ruby hummer, a South American hummingbird, Clytolaema rubricauda.
Python
(Greek mythology) dragon killed by Apollo at Delphi
Ruby
A red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra.
Ruby
A pronunciation guide written above or beside Chinese or Japanese characters.
Ruby
Of a deep red colour.
Ruby
To make red; to redden.
Ruby
A precious stone of a carmine red color, sometimes verging to violet, or intermediate between carmine and hyacinth red. It is a red crystallized variety of corundum.
Of rubies, sapphires, and pearles white.
Ruby
The color of a ruby; carmine red; a red tint.
The natural ruby of your cheeks.
Ruby
That which has the color of the ruby, as red wine. Hence, a red blain or carbuncle.
Ruby
Any species of South American humming birds of the genus Clytolæma. The males have a ruby-colored throat or breast.
Ruby
Ruby-colored; red; as, ruby lips.
Ruby
To make red; to redden.
Ruby
A transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
Ruby
A transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
Ruby
A deep and vivid red
Ruby
Having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
What is Python?
Python is a powerful and dynamic object oriented programming language. It was designed by Guido van Rossum and developed by Python Software Foundation. Syntax of Python makes everything clear and regular to much possible extent.
What is Ruby?
Ruby is an object oriented programming language. It was designed and developed by Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto in the mid of 1990. Syntax of Ruby is free that let you to put multiple statements on the same line and allow you to indent your code.
