How do I create my own Rails gem?

How do I create my own Rails gem?

Creating a Rails gem involves setting up a gemspec file, writing your code, and packaging it. Would you like a step-by-step guide?

Yes, please! What are the first steps?

First, create a new directory for your gem and navigate into it. Then, run bundle gem your_gem_name to generate the basic structure.

What should I include in the gemspec file?

In the gemspec file, include the gem's name, version, summary, description, authors, and any dependencies. This information is crucial for your gem.

How do I publish my gem to RubyGems?

To publish your gem, you need to build it using gem build your_gem_name.gemspec and then push it to RubyGems with gem push your_gem_name-version.gem.