ActiveAttr
A Ruby gem providing ActiveModel-like functionality for plain Ruby objects, including attributes, typecasting, mass assignment, and serialization.
What is ActiveAttr?
ActiveAttr is a Ruby gem that extends plain Ruby objects with ActiveModel-like features such as attribute definitions, typecasting, mass assignment, and serialization. It solves the problem of needing ORM-like functionality without the complexity of ActiveRecord or full ActiveModel, making it ideal for lightweight model layers in non-Rails applications or as a supplement to existing models.
Ruby developers building plain Ruby objects that require structured attributes, type safety, and ActiveModel compatibility, especially in non-Rails projects or when avoiding full ORM overhead.
Developers choose ActiveAttr for its modularity and simplicity—it provides just the ActiveModel features needed without bloat, integrates seamlessly with Rails when desired, and offers a clean DSL for attribute management.
Overview
What ActiveModel left out
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding attribute management to plain Ruby objects
- Building lightweight models without ActiveRecord
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