method

update_cache?

v2_5_5 - Show latest stable - Class: Gem::Source

update_cache?()

public

Returns true when it is possible and safe to update the cache directory.

# File lib/rubygems/source.rb, line 126
  def update_cache?
    @update_cache ||=
      begin
        File.stat(Gem.user_home).uid == Process.uid
      rescue Errno::ENOENT
        false
      end
  end

update_cache?

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