[Solved] Why does bundle exec sometimes run slower than running a Ruby command directly? — Ans: Because it sets up a separate gem environment and loads Bundler first | Ruby

Ruby - Gems and Bundler

Why does bundle exec sometimes run slower than running a Ruby command directly?

ABecause it sets up a separate gem environment and loads Bundler first

BBecause it downloads gems every time it runs

CBecause it compiles Ruby code before execution

DBecause it runs commands in a virtual machine

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand what bundle exec does internally
It loads Bundler and sets up the gem environment before running the command.
Step 2: Explain why this causes delay
This setup adds overhead, making execution slower than running Ruby directly.
Final Answer:
Because it sets up a separate gem environment and loads Bundler first -> Option A
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