[Solved] This gemspec file has an error. What is it? Gem::Specification.new do |spec| spec.name = "example_gem" spec.version = 1.0.0 spec.summary = "Example gem" end | Ruby

Ruby - Gems and Bundler

This gemspec file has an error. What is it?

Gem::Specification.new do |spec|
  spec.name = "example_gem"
  spec.version = 1.0.0
  spec.summary = "Example gem"
end

AVersion should be a string, not a number

BMissing spec.authors field

Cspec.name cannot have underscores

Dspec.summary must be longer than 20 characters

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check version format
The version is written as 1.0.0 without quotes, which Ruby treats as a numeric expression causing error.
Step 2: Correct version format
Version must be a string like "1.0.0" with quotes to be valid.
Final Answer:
Version should be a string, not a number -> Option A
Quick Check:
Version must be string in gemspec [OK]

Quick Trick: Always quote version strings in gemspec [OK]

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