The article explores the process of automating the release of a Ruby gem using continuous delivery (CD) techniques, highlighting the time-saving, reproducibility, and reliability benefits of automation. It provides a step-by-step guide to setting up a simple Ruby gem that adds a zigzagcase method to strings, and explains how to use tools like GitHub, Rubygems, CircleCI, and Bundler for managing the gem's lifecycle. The tutorial includes creating a project structure, writing tests, implementing the zigzagcase method, and configuring CircleCI for automated testing and deployment. Emphasizing semantic versioning, the author shows how to manage releases effectively, concluding with the advantages of CD and encouraging readers to consider automating other aspects of software deployment.