Mirah is a new JVM language that features Ruby-like syntax, metaprogramming, and macros. It lets you write expressive code without the penalty of requiring a runtime environment. As such, it is very well-suited for tareting platforms in which runtimes are impractical; to wit, mobile phones.
This talk will introduce using Mirah for Android development by way of the following topics:
- A brief run through of Mirah and its relation to Java/Ruby.
- Using Pindah to start and build a toy Mirah application.
- Mixing Mirah code into an existing Java/Ant application.