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If you just want to load some code before irb starts, you can use -r

cd /tmp
echo 'puts 10' > startup.rb
irb -r startup.rb

If you'd like to stop execution in various places, take a look at
ruby-breakpoint.

On 7/17/06, Rick Ashton <expiation / devils.com> wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> Is there some sort of 'python -i' equivalent for ruby or irb? I can't
> seem to find it. I know you can 'load' or 'require' a module, but I need
> to load the file into the current scope. Currently all I seem to be able
> to do is either code and run file, or copy and paste into irb if I
> wanted the '-i' functionality. I'd really like to "enter interactive
> mode after executing the script  or the command" as the python man page
> puts it. It'll be enormously useful for testing and stuff. Sorry if it's
> a rather n00b or repeated question, I couldn't search since the function
> is "disabled due to technical problems".
>
> Thanks!
>
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>
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