While Java is a major language on the JVM, it’s not the only one JRuby can interface with. JRuby can work with other JVM languages such as Scala, Groovy, and Clojure. JRuby committer Yoko Harada (@yokolet) has been doing some interesting work with ClojureScript, a Clojure to JS compiler. This post will take a look at how JRuby was used to help bring ClojureScript to Tilt, and in doing so the Rails Asset Pipeline.
