Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#225
MOST-STARRED C
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
rb232 gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 11. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #225 among C repositories and #10,752 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
24
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 17, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
rb232 has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
rb232 is an open-source project written in C: A simple serial port library for Ruby.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/Floppy/rb232.git
cd rb232⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
rb232 coordinates its core functionality through a modular C pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed rb232 into C backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install rb232 using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Floppy/rb232.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rb232.
Import rb232 into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `rb232 --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Floppy/rb232 is currently ranked #10,752 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #10,752 | Floppy/rb232 This Project | C | ★ 11 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rb232 do? +
A simple serial port library for Ruby
What language is rb232 written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is rb232 actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 19, 2020 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does rb232 have? +
rb232 has 11 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does rb232 rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 11 stars, Floppy/rb232 is ranked #10,752 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #225 among C projects.
What license is rb232 distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
