This gem, LocalTimeGem, provides a convenient way to retrieve the current local time and UTC difference for a given city.
Features:
Retrieves local time based on city name. Calculates the difference between local time and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Installation:
There are two ways to install LocalTimeGem:
Using RubyGems.org (after release):
Once the gem is officially released on RubyGems.org, you can install it using the following command:
Bash gem install local_time_gem Use code with caution. From source (during development):
If you'd like to use the gem locally during development, clone the repository and run the following command:
Bash bundle install # Install dependencies bundle exec rake install # Install the gem locally Use code with caution. Usage:
Once installed, you can use the LocalTimeGem module in your Ruby code:
Ruby require 'local_time_gem'
Get local time information for London
local_time_data = LocalTimeGem.get_time('Europe/London')
puts "Local Time in London: #{local_time_data[:local_time]}" puts "UTC Difference: #{local_time_data[:utc_difference]} hours" Use code with caution. This will output the current local time and UTC difference for London.
Development:
If you'd like to contribute to the development of LocalTimeGem, you can follow these steps:
Clone the repository:
Bash git clone https://github.com/[USERNAME]/local_time_gem.git Use code with caution. Replace [USERNAME] with your actual GitHub username.
Install dependencies:
Bash bundle install Use code with caution. Run tests (optional):
Write unit tests for your code and run them before making changes.
Contributing:
Bug reports and pull requests are welcome! Submit them on GitHub at https://github.com/[USERNAME]/local_time_gem.
Note:
Replace [USERNAME] in the development and contributing sections with your actual GitHub username. This updated README file provides a clear description of the gem, installation instructions, usage examples, and contribution guidelines. It also removes the placeholder text and ensures security best practices are followed.