Renamed to RailsConfig. See the new gem `rails_config`
Star History
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#2,159
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 |
app_config gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 6. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,159 among Ruby repositories and #11,616 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
22
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jul 3, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
app_config has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
app_config is an open-source project written in Ruby: Renamed to RailsConfig. See the new gem `rails_config`.
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/jcnetdev/app_config.git
cd app_config⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
app_config 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 app_config 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 app_config using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jcnetdev/app_config.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for app_config.
Import app_config into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `app_config --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
jcnetdev/app_config is currently ranked #11,616 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #11,616 | jcnetdev/app_config This Project | Ruby | ★ 6 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does app_config do? +
Renamed to RailsConfig. See the new gem `rails_config`
What language is app_config written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is app_config actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 9, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does app_config have? +
app_config has 6 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does app_config rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 6 stars, jcnetdev/app_config is ranked #11,616 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,159 among Ruby projects.
What license is app_config distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
