Implements pattern-based method dispatch for Ruby, inspired by Topher Cyll's multi.
Star History
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+10
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#1,056
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 |
functor gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 30. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #1,056 among Ruby repositories and #9,309 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
30
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jun 7, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
functor has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
functor is an open-source project written in Ruby: Implements pattern-based method dispatch for Ruby, inspired by Topher Cyll's multi.
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/dyoder/functor.git
cd functor⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
functor 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 functor 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install functor using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dyoder/functor.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for functor.
Import functor into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `functor --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
dyoder/functor is currently ranked #9,309 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does functor do? +
Implements pattern-based method dispatch for Ruby, inspired by Topher Cyll's multi.
What language is functor written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is functor actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 22, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does functor have? +
functor has 30 stars and 8 forks on GitHub.
How does functor rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 30 stars, dyoder/functor is ranked #9,309 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,056 among Ruby projects.
What license is functor distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
