Gem Dating: A Tool to Keep Track of Outdated Ruby Gems
The article introduces a new tool called Gem Dating, which helps developers identify outdated gems in their Ruby projects. Gem Dating allows users to see how long it has been since a gem received any attention or updates, providing valuable information for maintaining the dependencies of a project. The tool was developed by Double Agents Steve Jackson and Daniel Huss during their bench time at Test Double. They realized that existing methods like 'bundle outdated' could be misleading, especially if a gem was abandoned but technically up to date. Gem Dating aims to solve this problem by providing accurate and up-to-date information about the status of gems. Developers can find more details about Gem Dating on its repository. This tool is a valuable addition to the Ruby ecosystem, helping developers keep their projects up to date and secure.