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Ruby interface to GPS hardware

Ruby ◇ developer-tools LGPL-2.1
★17STARS
⑂4FORKS
!0ISSUES
🏆#22,289GLOBAL RANK
🔥26DAYS TRENDING
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⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts

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rb-gps is rb-gps is an open-source project written in Ruby: Ruby interface to GPS hardware..

Repository ndarilek/rb-gps ↗
Primary Category developer tools
Language & Stack Ruby
Software License LGPL-2.1
Community Traction ★ 17 stars · ⑂ 4 forks · #22,289 globally
Maintenance ● Active (Last commit: Nov 23, 2008) · 0 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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rb-gps gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 17. It is about 19 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #2,406 among Ruby repositories and #22,289 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

rb-gps is an open-source project written in Ruby: Ruby interface to GPS hardware.

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

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/ndarilek/rb-gps.git
cd rb-gps

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

rb-gps 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 rb-gps 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 LGPL-2.1 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install rb-gps using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ndarilek/rb-gps.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for rb-gps.

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Import rb-gps into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `rb-gps --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 17 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the LGPL-2.1 license.
Built in Ruby for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Ruby and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does rb-gps do? +

Ruby interface to GPS hardware

What language is rb-gps written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.

Is rb-gps actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 23, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does rb-gps have? +

rb-gps has 17 stars and 4 forks on GitHub.

How does rb-gps rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 17 stars, ndarilek/rb-gps is ranked #22,289 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,406 among Ruby projects.

What license is rb-gps distributed under? +

The repository reports a LGPL-2.1 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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