Update Ruby version from 3.3.4 to 3.4.3

[justin808]

Summary

• Updated Ruby version from 3.3.4 to 3.4.3 to match the installed Ruby version
• Removed the net-pop gem workaround that was only needed for Ruby < 3.3.4
• Updated .ruby-version and Gemfile accordingly

Test plan

• [x] Verified bundle install succeeds
• [x] Verified bin/setup runs successfully
• [x] Development server starts without errors

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• Chores
  • Upgraded runtime to Ruby 3.4.3 for performance, security, and compatibility improvements across environments.
  • Removed an unused dependency to streamline installation, reduce bundle size, and lower maintenance/attack surface.
  • No user-facing changes expected; existing features and behavior remain unchanged. Expect slightly faster startup and build times.

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Walkthrough

Ruby version is bumped from 3.3.4 to 3.4.3, and the Gemfile removes the net-pop gem entry. No new dependencies or control-flow changes.

Changes

Cohort / File(s)	Change Summary
Runtime version ./.ruby-version	Update Ruby version string from 3.3.4 to 3.4.3.
Dependencies ./Gemfile	Update required Ruby version to 3.4.3; remove net-pop gem (GitHub-pinned) and associated comments.

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🎯 2 (Simple) | ⏱️ ~8 minutes

Poem

I thump my paw—new Ruby’s here, hooray!
Hopped from 3.3 to 3.4 today.
I nibbled gems, then set one free—POP’s away!
Light and quick, the build will play.
Ears perked high, I code and sway.

Pre-merge checks and finishing touches

✅ Passed checks (3 passed)

Check name	Status	Explanation
Description Check	✅ Passed	Check skipped - CodeRabbit’s high-level summary is enabled.
Title Check	✅ Passed	The pull request title succinctly describes the main change of updating the Ruby version from 3.3.4 to 3.4.3 and aligns directly with the modifications in both .ruby-version and the Gemfile. It is concise and clear, highlighting the core adjustment without superfluous details. This allows reviewers to immediately grasp the intent of the changeset.
Docstring Coverage	✅ Passed	No functions found in the changes. Docstring coverage check skipped.

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Code Review: Update Ruby version from 3.3.4 to 3.4.3

✅ Overall Assessment

This is a clean and well-executed PR that appropriately updates the Ruby version and removes the now-unnecessary net-pop workaround. The changes are focused and well-documented.

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📋 Code Quality & Best Practices

Strengths:

• ✅ Clear and descriptive PR summary with test plan
• ✅ Proper removal of the workaround gem that was explicitly marked as temporary
• ✅ Consistent updates across all relevant files (.ruby-version, Gemfile, Gemfile.lock)
• ✅ The PR addresses the exact TODO that was left in the code

Areas for Consideration:

• ⚠️ CI Configuration Mismatch: The GitHub Actions workflows still reference Ruby 3.3.4:

  • .github/workflows/rspec_test.yml:17 - matrix ruby version is 3.3.4
  • .github/workflows/lint_test.yml:17 - matrix ruby version is 3.3.4

  These should be updated to 3.4.3 to ensure CI tests run with the same Ruby version as development/production.

• ⚠️ RuboCop Configuration: .rubocop.yml:12 sets TargetRubyVersion: 2.7, which is significantly outdated. Consider updating this to 3.4 to enable Ruby 3.4-specific cops and best practices.

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🐛 Potential Bugs/Issues

Critical:

• ❗ CI/CD Ruby Version: The CI workflows will continue running tests on Ruby 3.3.4 instead of 3.4.3, which means:
  • Potential incompatibilities won't be caught in CI
  • Deployment environments may have version mismatches
  • False confidence in test results

Minor:

• The Gemfile.lock shows platform-specific gems were removed (ffi for arm64-darwin and x86_64-linux-gnu). This is likely an artifact of bundler running on a different platform. Not an issue, but worth noting for cross-platform development teams.

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⚡ Performance Considerations

✅ No performance concerns. Ruby 3.4.3 includes various performance improvements over 3.3.4, particularly in:

• Garbage collection efficiency
• Method dispatch optimization
• Memory usage improvements

This upgrade should provide modest performance gains.

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🔒 Security Considerations

✅ Positive security impact. Ruby 3.4.3 includes security fixes and improvements over 3.3.4. Keeping Ruby up-to-date is a security best practice.

The removal of the GitHub-sourced net-pop gem in favor of the official RubyGems version is also a security improvement, as it:

• Uses the official, audited release
• Removes dependency on a specific git commit
• Simplifies the dependency chain

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🧪 Test Coverage

Current Status:

• ✅ Manual testing completed per the test plan
• ✅ Bundle install verified
• ✅ Setup script verified
• ✅ Development server verified

Recommendations:

• Ensure all CI checks pass (they will currently run on 3.3.4)
• After updating CI config, verify all system tests pass on 3.4.3
• Test deployment to staging environment if available

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📝 Action Items

To fully complete this upgrade, please:

1. Update CI workflows to use Ruby 3.4.3:

   # .github/workflows/rspec_test.yml
   # .github/workflows/lint_test.yml
   matrix:
     ruby: [3.4.3]  # Change from 3.3.4
   

2. Consider updating RuboCop target (can be a separate PR):

   # .rubocop.yml
   AllCops:
     TargetRubyVersion: 3.4  # Change from 2.7
   

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🎯 Summary

This is a solid PR that correctly implements the Ruby version upgrade. The only blocking issue is the CI configuration mismatch that should be addressed before merging to ensure proper testing coverage.

Recommendation: Request changes to update CI workflows, then approve after that's fixed.