Who's your daddy? Kill Rails fixtures, Don't Repeat Yourself, reduce the complexity of your tests.
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#3,619
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
object_daddy gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3,619 among Ruby repositories and #15,307 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Dec 1, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
object_daddy has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
object_daddy is an open-source project written in Ruby: Who's your daddy? Kill Rails fixtures, Don't Repeat Yourself, reduce the complexity of your tests.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. 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 Ruby 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/bitherder/object_daddy.git
cd object_daddy⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
object_daddy coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby 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 object_daddy into Ruby 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 object_daddy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/bitherder/object_daddy.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for object_daddy.
Import object_daddy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `object_daddy --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
bitherder/object_daddy is currently ranked #15,307 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does object_daddy do? +
Who's your daddy? Kill Rails fixtures, Don't Repeat Yourself, reduce the complexity of your tests.
What language is object_daddy written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is object_daddy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 24, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does object_daddy have? +
object_daddy has 2 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does object_daddy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, bitherder/object_daddy is ranked #15,307 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,619 among Ruby projects.
What license is object_daddy distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
