factory_bot
RubyGemsv6.6.0Overview
factory_bot is an RubyGems package. It is extremely widely used, with about 85.5M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 6.6.0, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the RubyGems ecosystem who need this functionality and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your RubyGems stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (85.5M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
- Lean dependency tree (1 direct dependencies).
Cons
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Dependencies
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6.0latest | 2 months ago | MIT |
| 6.5.6 | 8 months ago | MIT |
| 6.5.5 | 11 months ago | MIT |
| 6.5.4 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 6.5.3 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 6.5.2 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 6.5.1 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 6.5.0 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 6.4.6 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 6.4.5 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 6.4.4 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 6.4.3 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 6.4.2 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 6.4.1 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 6.4.0 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 6.3.0 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 6.2.1 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 6.2.0 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 6.1.0 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 6.0.2 | 6 years ago | MIT |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install factory_bot?
Run `gem install factory_bot` to add factory_bot to your RubyGems project.
What license is factory_bot released under?
factory_bot is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is factory_bot?
factory_bot has approximately 85,547,268 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.