Creating a Gem

This Ruby on Racetracks document walks you through all of the important details in the process of starting a new gem. Starting a new gem is not difficult, but there are numerous details to take care of. This document delves into more detail than most tutorials, but the result is higher quality work.

Prerequisites

• You should complete the Docker Tutorial from Ruby on Racetracks.
• You should be using a Docker container based on one of the rbenv-general Docker images.
• You should be familiar with the process of creating a gem.

Other Ruby Gem Creation Tutorials

• http://guides.rubygems.org/make-your-own-gem/
• https://quickleft.com/blog/engineering-lunch-series-step-by-step-guide-to-building-your-first-ruby-gem/
• http://www.rakeroutes.com/blog/lets-write-a-gem-part-one/