.RU File Extension

Ruby Script

The RU file extension indicates which app can open the file. We receive suggestions daily about specific file types and programs that open them. The RU file allows using Cyrillic font glyphs, replacin...

General Information

Title RU File Extension
Extension .ru
Full Form Ruby Script
File Type Script File
Developer Yukihiro Matsumoto
MIME Type application/x-ruby

File Function

Primary Function Run code
Additional Functions Unit testing, Development tasks
Features Interpreted, Object-oriented

File Characteristics

Quality Varies by content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Web Development Yes
Automation Scripts Yes
System Utilities Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Input validation, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Latest Version Ruby 3.1.0 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rb, .erb, .gemspec, .rake

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Ruby Interpreter Free Windows, Mac, Linux
RubyMine IDE Paid, Free trial Windows, Mac, Linux
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux