A rails plugin to validate date time attributes which also supports setting time values via strings.
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validates_as_time gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3,223 among Ruby repositories and #13,317 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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20
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#100
BEST RANK
Apr 21, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
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validates_as_time has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
validates_as_time is an open-source project written in Ruby: A rails plugin to validate date time attributes which also supports setting time values via strings.
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/stepahn/validates_as_time.git
cd validates_as_time⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
validates_as_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 validates_as_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 validates_as_time using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/stepahn/validates_as_time.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for validates_as_time.
Import validates_as_time into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `validates_as_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.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
stepahn/validates_as_time is currently ranked #13,317 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does validates_as_time do? +
A rails plugin to validate date time attributes which also supports setting time values via strings.
What language is validates_as_time written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is validates_as_time actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 27, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does validates_as_time have? +
validates_as_time has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does validates_as_time rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, stepahn/validates_as_time is ranked #13,317 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,223 among Ruby projects.
What license is validates_as_time distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
