Bundler: meaning, definitions and examples

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bundler

[ ˈbʌndlər ]

Noun

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software development

A tool that manages gem dependencies in a Ruby application. Bundler helps ensure that the correct versions of gems are installed and used in a project, preventing conflicts and ensuring consistent behavior across different environments.

Synonyms

dependency manager, gem manager.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bundler	Used primarily in the context of Ruby programming to install and manage gem dependencies for a project. Bundler makes sure all your project's dependencies are installed with a single command.
dependency manager	A general term used in software development to describe tools that handle the installation and maintenance of project dependencies, not specific to Ruby. A good dependency manager can save you a lot of time and effort. Most modern programming languages have a dependency manager.
gem manager	Specifically refers to tools that handle Ruby gems, which are packages of Ruby libraries or applications. Using a gem manager, you can easily install and maintain Ruby libraries. Gem managers help you keep your Ruby applications up-to-date with the latest libraries.

Word

Description / Examples

bundler

Used primarily in the context of Ruby programming to install and manage gem dependencies for a project.

Bundler makes sure all your project's dependencies are installed with a single command.

dependency manager

A general term used in software development to describe tools that handle the installation and maintenance of project dependencies, not specific to Ruby.

A good dependency manager can save you a lot of time and effort.
Most modern programming languages have a dependency manager.

gem manager

Specifically refers to tools that handle Ruby gems, which are packages of Ruby libraries or applications.

Using a gem manager, you can easily install and maintain Ruby libraries.
Gem managers help you keep your Ruby applications up-to-date with the latest libraries.

Examples of usage

Bundler is commonly used in Ruby on Rails projects.
To install all necessary gems for the project, simply run 'bundle install'.

Translations

Translations of the word "bundler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pacoteador

🇮🇳 बंडलर

🇩🇪 Bündler

🇮🇩 pengikat

🇺🇦 об'єднувач

🇵🇱 wiązarka

🇯🇵 バンドラー

🇫🇷 regroupeur

🇪🇸 agrupador

🇹🇷 demetleyici

🇰🇷 번들러

🇸🇦 مُجَمِّع

🇨🇿 svazovač

🇸🇰 zväzovač

🇨🇳 捆绑工具

🇸🇮 zvezovalnik

🇮🇸 pakki

🇰🇿 топтаушы

🇬🇪 შემკვრელი

🇦🇿 toplayıcı

🇲🇽 agrupador

Etymology

The term 'bundler' originated in the Ruby programming language community in response to the need for a reliable way to manage gem dependencies. As Ruby on Rails applications grew in complexity and required multiple external libraries, Bundler emerged as a solution to streamline the process of installing and managing these dependencies. Over time, Bundler has become an essential tool for Ruby developers, contributing to the efficient and organized development of Ruby applications.