Adds support for creating state machines for attributes on any Ruby class
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#3,857
MOST-STARRED Ruby
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
state_machine gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #3,857 among Ruby repositories and #14,617 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 17, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
state_machine has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
state_machine is an open-source project written in Ruby: Adds support for creating state machines for attributes on any Ruby class.
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/thincloud/state_machine.git
cd state_machine⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
state_machine 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 state_machine 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 state_machine using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/thincloud/state_machine.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for state_machine.
Import state_machine into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `state_machine --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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does state_machine do? +
Adds support for creating state machines for attributes on any Ruby class
What language is state_machine written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is state_machine actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 2, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does state_machine have? +
state_machine has 1 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does state_machine rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, thincloud/state_machine is ranked #14,617 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3,857 among Ruby projects.
What license is state_machine distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
