Is there something like bpython for Ruby?
You can extend irb to achieve all of bpython's functionality and more with the right gems:
- wirble: for syntax highlightning (as you already know)
- bond: for more advanced autocompletion
- utilitybelt: for pastebin-like commands
- sketches: for editing and evaluating code easily
- boson: command framework for creating libraries of commands to be loaded as needed
- hirb: framework for associating views per class
For more gems, see here.
Use Pry: http://pry.github.com
It is written from scratch and let's you:
- view method source code
- view method documentation (not using RI so you dont have to pre-generate it)
- pop in and out of different contexts
- invoke at runtime, in any context
- syntax highlighting
- gist integration
- view and replay history
- open editors to edit method using
edit-method obj.my_methodsyntax
A tonne more great and original features