PMD 7.18.0-SNAPSHOT

Release date: 31-October-2025

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Ruby support

Ruby-specific features and guidance

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Ruby is a dynamic, open source programming language with a focus on simplicity and productivity. It has an elegant syntax that is natural to read and easy to write.

Language Info for Ruby

Since PMD 3.0
Implementation: RubyLanguageModule
Id: ruby
PMD: ❌
CPD: ✔️

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