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Add link guide of how to cryptographically sign your RubyGem
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drbrain committed Nov 12, 2013
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Expand Up @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ gems](http://docs.rubygems.org/read/chapter/21) since version 0.8.11. This
signing works by using the `gem cert` command to create a key pair, and then
packaging signing data inside the gem itself. The `gem install` command
optionally lets you set a security policy, and you can verify the signing key
for a gem before you install it.
for a gem before you install it.

However, this method of securing gems is not widely used. It requires a number
of manual steps on the part of the developer, and there is no well-established
Expand All @@ -123,3 +123,4 @@ in [IRC](irc://chat.freenode.net/#rubygems-trust). The goal is to improve (or
replace) the signing system so that it is easy for authors and transparent for
users.

See the [Resources](/resources) page for more information about gem signing.
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Expand Up @@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Tutorials
* [Basic RubyGem Development](http://tech.pro/tutorial/1226/basic-rubygem-development) and [Intermediate RubyGem Development](http://tech.pro/tutorial/1277/intermediate-rubygem-development)
* [How to make a Rubygem](http://www.alexedwards.net/blog/how-to-make-a-rubygem) and [How to make a Rubygem: Part Two](http://www.alexedwards.net/blog/how-to-make-a-rubygem-part-two)
* [Crafting Gems](http://railsconftutorials.com/2013/sessions/crafting_gems.html) - A tutorial from RailsConf 2013.
* [How to cryptographically sign your RubyGem](http://www.benjaminfleischer.com/2013/11/08/how-to-sign-your-rubygem-cert/) - Step-by-step guide

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