Ruby 3.2 Is EOL: What You Actually Need to Do
Summary
The article explains that Ruby 3.2 reached end-of-life on March 31, 2026, highlighting the lack of future security patches and the need for planning an upgrade. It assesses risk based on exposure and data sensitivity, outlines an upgrade path (3.2 -> 3.3 -> 3.4 or direct 3.2 -> 3.4), and warns of breaking changes in 3.4 (such as changes to bundled gems and block parameter handling). It also covers Rails upgrade implications and practical SMB-focused steps like bundle audits and documented remediation timelines for compliance (PCI DSS, HIPAA).