Rake (like make) allows you to add dependencies to a task after you've initially declared it. Indeed it allows you to continue to talk about a task in multiple places. This way I can decide to add dependencies close to the pre-requisite task.

Rails Long Term Support

Rails LTS provides security patches for old versions of Ruby on Rails (2.3, 3.2, 4.2 and 5.2)

• Prevents you from data breaches and liability risks
• Upgrade at your own pace
• Works with modern Rubies

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