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EventMachine
Original author(s)Francis Cianfrocca
Initial releaseApril 13, 2006
Stable release
1.0.0 / September 8, 2012 (2012-09-08)
Repository
Written inRuby (programming Language)
Operating systemMac OS X, Linux, Windows
TypeEvent-driven networking
LicenseGPL License
Websiterubyeventmachine.com

EventMachine is a software system designed for writing highly scalable applications for Ruby, C++, and Java programs. It provides event-driven I/O using the Reactor pattern.

Example Uses

  • critical networked applications
  • web servers and proxies
  • email and IM production systems
  • authentication/authorization processors

References

  • EventMachine README