.RB File Extension

Software program written in Ruby, an object-oriented scripting language; designed to be simple, efficient, and easy to read; can be edited with a text editor and run using Ruby.

Ruby is available in several different versions, or "gems," including Ruby on Rails, Mongrel, and Capistrano.

NOTE: Google Sketchup 4 uses Ruby files to automate repetitive tasks.

Software development project created by Real Studio, an IDE that uses Realbasic, an advanced version of the BASIC programming language; used for developing crossplatform software for Mac, Windows, and Linux from a single set of source code.

RB files were used by older versions of Real Studio. Newer versions use the .RBP extension.

User profile for Rosebud, a program for controlling devices via SMS and using special SMS services offered by mobile providers; stores settings for a specific user; used on Pocket PC devices.