AWS SDK for Ruby: Deprecating Ruby 2.5 & 2.6 Runtime Supports and Future Compatibility
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AWS SDK for Ruby is deprecating support for Ruby 2.5 and Ruby 2.6 runtime versions, effective June 2, 2025.
- Ruby 2.5 reached end-of-life (EOL) on 2021-04-05
- Ruby 2.6 reached end-of-life on 2022-04-12
- AWS recommends upgrading to Ruby 2.7 or later
- Future SDK versions will drop Ruby runtime versions 3 years after EOL
- Deprecation follows official Ruby maintenance timeline
Users not ready to upgrade can use Bundler or manually pin specific gem versions to maintain compatibility until the June 2, 2025 transition.
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