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RubyConf AU 2014: http://www.rubyconf.org.au

Rubygems.org provides every Rubyist with an amazing service: all the libraries in the Ruby world. As amazing as that is, installing gems can be a time-consuming and even error-prone process. (Just ask the Travis guys.) In this talk, you'll learn about the recent dramatic changes in Rubygems and Bundler to improve speed and reliability by rewriting the Rubygems client/server architecture. I'll show how the new system caches more information, makes fewer requests, and takes less time to install gems. Finally, I'll cover how the changes allow worldwide mirrors of rubygems.org, improving things for Rubyists around the globe.
Why this talk?
This talk exists primarily as a "State of the Gem Ecosystem Address", to tell everyone how things are going, what we've been working on, and why they should care. It also tries to point out the benefits that every Rubyist gets from the Ruby ecosystem, while gently letting them know that those things don't happen for free. Hopefully, by providing that information, we can ask people to contribute time and effort to improving things for everyone and sound like we are leading by example, rather than demanding that someone step up to solve the problems for us, already.

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The video titled "Extreme Makeover - Rubygems Edition" presented by André Arko at RubyConf AU 2014 focuses on the enhancements made to the Rubygems and Bundler ecosystem. The talk addresses the common frustrations Rubyists face when installing gems due to time constraints and potential errors, particularly highlighting the challenges encountered by teams like Travis.

### Key Points Discussed:
- **Updates to Rubygems and Bundler**: André explains that significant changes have been made to improve both the speed and reliability of the gem installation process.
- **Client/Server Architecture Overhaul**: The new architecture effectively reorganizes how the Rubygems client and server interact, allowing for a more efficient operation.
- **Caching Improvements**: Enhancements in caching enable the system to store more information locally, which reduces the amount of data that needs to be requested from the server.
- **Reduction in Requests**: The new system minimizes the number of requests made during the installation process, thereby reducing the overall time for installation.
- **Global Mirrors**: The changes facilitate the establishment of worldwide mirrors for rubygems.org, allowing Rubyists from different regions to experience faster access and improved reliability when installing gems.
- **State of the Gem Ecosystem**: Ultimately, this talk serves as a "State of the Gem Ecosystem Address," informing attendees about ongoing advancements, why these changes are vital, and how they can contribute to the ecosystem's health.

### Conclusion and Takeaways:
- André emphasizes the importance of community support and shared responsibility within the Ruby ecosystem, suggesting that while there are great benefits from these enhancements, they require ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts from everyone involved. This call to action encourages Rubyists to engage actively in the community and contribute to these projects, thereby ensuring the continued growth and reliability of the Ruby library ecosystem.

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