Influxer

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InfluxDB ActiveRecord-style

Overview

Influxer is a powerful tool designed to simplify interactions with InfluxDB using an ActiveRecord-style interface, making it easier for developers to model and manage time series data. With its intuitive approach, Influxer allows users to define metrics classes that represent measurements, which streamlines the querying and data manipulation process. It’s particularly appealing for those who are already familiar with ActiveRecord, as it utilizes similar patterns to make the transition seamless.

What sets Influxer apart is its rich feature set aimed at enhancing usability and efficiency when working with time series data. Whether you’re querying data or writing new entries, Influxer provides a robust framework that takes the complexity out of working with InfluxDB.

Features

  • Intuitive Metrics Classes: Easily define classes to represent series of related measurements, allowing for clean and organized data modeling.
  • Advanced Querying: Utilize specialized methods to group, filter, and manipulate time series data with ease.
  • Time Scoping: Leverage built-in methods such as Metrics.past(:day) and Metrics.since(Time.utc(...)) to streamline querying over specific timeframes.
  • Reusable Scopes: Create custom scopes to encapsulate and reuse query conditions, which enhances code maintainability and clarity.
  • Active Record Integration: Seamlessly associate your metrics with Active Record models for a cohesive development experience.
  • Open Source: The gem is freely available under the MIT License, promoting community contributions and collaborations.
  • Community Contributions: Actively encourages bug reports and pull requests, welcoming input to improve the tool continuously.
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