A port of Merb's run_later functionality to thread-safe Rails (>= 2.2).
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
run_later gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 38. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 2 stars a year. It ranks #815 among Ruby repositories and #7,758 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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run_later has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4162. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
run_later is an open-source project written in Ruby: A port of Merb's run_later functionality to thread-safe Rails (>= 2.2).
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/roidrage/run_later.git
cd run_later⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
run_later 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 run_later 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 run_later using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/roidrage/run_later.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for run_later.
Import run_later into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `run_later --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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does run_later do? +
A port of Merb's run_later functionality to thread-safe Rails (>= 2.2).
What language is run_later written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is run_later actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 10, 2009 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does run_later have? +
run_later has 38 stars and 11 forks on GitHub.
How does run_later rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 38 stars, roidrage/run_later is ranked #7,758 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #815 among Ruby projects.
What license is run_later distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
