Question 1

How to calculate working days between two dates in Ruby?

Accepted Answer

Use WorkingHours' `date1.working_days_until(date2)` or the module method `WorkingHours.working_days_between(date1, date2)` to compute days based on configured business hours, automatically skipping weekends and holidays as shown in the README examples.

Question 2

WorkingHours vs business_time gem: which is better?

Accepted Answer

WorkingHours is designed for correctness and includes features like working minute computations and holiday overrides, addressing bugs in business_time. Choose WorkingHours for reliability, but evaluate biz for alternative architectures if needed.

Question 3

How do I handle holidays with custom hours in WorkingHours?

Accepted Answer

Configure the `holiday_hours` setting to define special working hours for specific dates, overriding regular schedules. For example, set Christmas Eve hours to ensure accurate time calculations for early closures.

Question 4

Can I use WorkingHours without monkey patching on Ruby core classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, require 'working_hours/module' and use the `WorkingHours` module methods, such as `WorkingHours::Duration.new(1, :days).from_now`, to avoid core extensions and maintain a cleaner codebase.

Question 5

How to set time zones in WorkingHours configuration?

Accepted Answer

Set `WorkingHours::Config.time_zone` to your desired zone (e.g., 'Paris'), and the gem automatically converts times for calculations based on that zone, simplifying international schedule handling.

Question 6

Is WorkingHours thread-safe for web applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, configurations are thread-safe, and you can use `with_config` blocks to isolate settings per thread or request, making it suitable for multi-threaded environments like Rails applications.

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