# Create a Ruby gem with Zeitwerk as a development-only dependency (tutorial)

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**Created:** [21 August 2023 16:30 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/create-a-ruby-gem-with-zeitwerk-as-a-development-only-dependency-tutorial/121268 "2023-08-21T16:30:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [21 August 2023 16:30 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/create-a-ruby-gem-with-zeitwerk-as-a-development-only-dependency-tutorial/121268/1 "2023-08-21T16:30:28Z")

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> Create a Ruby gem with Zeitwerk as a development-only dependency (tutorial).  
> Forget require statements and make your gem lightweight at the same time

Read in full here:

> **[Create a Ruby gem with Zeitwerk as a development-only dependency (tutorial)](https://blog.pawelpokrywka.com/p/gem-with-zeitwerk-as-development-only-dependency)**
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> Forget require statements and make your gem lightweight at the same time

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