sbfaulkner/elapsed_time
conversions, validations and helpers to deal with elapsed time as english and stored as seconds
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MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +0 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
elapsed_time gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 7. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,872 among Ruby repositories and #17,124 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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12
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#3700
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
elapsed_time has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3700. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
elapsed_time is an open-source project written in Ruby: conversions, validations and helpers to deal with elapsed time as english and stored as seconds.
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/sbfaulkner/elapsed_time.git
cd elapsed_time
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
elapsed_time 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 elapsed_time 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 elapsed_time using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/sbfaulkner/elapsed_time.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for elapsed_time.
Import elapsed_time into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `elapsed_time --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 elapsed_time do? +
conversions, validations and helpers to deal with elapsed time as english and stored as seconds
What language is elapsed_time written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is elapsed_time actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 22, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does elapsed_time have? +
elapsed_time has 7 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does elapsed_time rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 7 stars, sbfaulkner/elapsed_time is ranked #17,124 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,872 among Ruby projects.
What license is elapsed_time distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.