I am trying to find ruby code that has commensurate functionality to these lines in python:
import code
code.interact(local=locals())
These lines essentially insert a single breakpoint into my code and open up a console where I can interact with any variables.
Any thoughts on how to do this in Ruby?
You want the Pry library:
require 'pry' # gem install pry
binding.pry # Drop into the pry console
Read more here:
http://banisterfiend.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/turning-irb-on-its-head-with-pry/
See also:
How to use Pry with Sinatra?