Nick SuttererSep 27, 2025
Is there a particular reason why `bundle gem my_gem` adds the Gemfile.lock to the repository?
Show threadPointlessOne Sep 27, 2025

@apotonick https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems/issues/3372

I personally still believe that it’s not good for gems, especially if you have any sort of test matrix in your CI.

Update documentation around checking in the Gemfile.lock · Issue #3372 · rubygems/rubygems

When Bundler first shipped, we gitignored the Gemfile.lock inside gems, following the advice given in this blog post. Over time, however, it became clear that this practice forces the pain of broke...

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Show threadNick SuttererSep 27, 2025
@pointlessone Hey, thanks for the link, very interesting! So, you think it should be checked in or not?
Show threadPointlessOne 
@apotonick I think it should not but then, bundler maintainer probably know better. 🤷‍♂️
Sep 27, 2025 at 2:32pmWeb