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tcocca/acts_as_follower

A Gem to add Follow functionality for models

Ruby ◇ developer-tools NOASSERTION
★859STARS
⑂196FORKS
!57ISSUES
🏆#5,156GLOBAL RANK
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acts_as_follower gained 21 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 859. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 48 stars a year. It ranks #309 among Ruby repositories and #5,156 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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acts_as_follower has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

acts_as_follower is an open-source project written in Ruby: A Gem to add Follow functionality for models.

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/tcocca/acts_as_follower.git
cd acts_as_follower

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

acts_as_follower 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 acts_as_follower 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 NOASSERTION license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install acts_as_follower using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/tcocca/acts_as_follower.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for acts_as_follower.

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Import acts_as_follower into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 859 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the NOASSERTION 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.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

tcocca/acts_as_follower is currently ranked #5,156 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does acts_as_follower do? +

A Gem to add Follow functionality for models

What language is acts_as_follower written in? +

The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.

Is acts_as_follower actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on May 1, 2024 with 57 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does acts_as_follower have? +

acts_as_follower has 859 stars and 196 forks on GitHub.

How does acts_as_follower rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 859 stars, tcocca/acts_as_follower is ranked #5,156 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #309 among Ruby projects.

What license is acts_as_follower distributed under? +

The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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