Gem Specification File
General Information
| Title | GEMSPEC File Extension |
| Extension | .gemspec |
| Full Form | Gem Specification File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Ruby community |
| MIME Type | text/x-ruby |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define gem |
| Additional Functions | List dependencies, Set gem properties |
| Features | Human-readable, Ruby syntax |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Readable, Structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Gem Development | Yes |
| Package Distribution | Yes |
| Version Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Validate dependencies, Sanitize inputs |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2004 |
| Latest Version | RubyGems 3.4.1 (2023) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rb, .rake, .gem |
