How to create a new Ruby gem?

Question

To create a new Ruby gem, should I use Jeweler or should I use Bundler's built-in gem skeleton to create a base gem? What are the differences that matter?

Answer 1

Use Bundler

From the command line:

bundle gem your_new_gem 

This will create a directory called your_new_gem with just a basic set of files and directory structure that are now considered best-practice. It's quick, easy, and a great place to start.