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Pundit is an authorization framework for Ruby applications that enforces permissions through plain Ruby policy objects. It maps controller actions to policy methods, automatically inferring which policy class and query method to call based on the action name, and raises a custom exception when access is denied. The framework distinguishes itself by using plain Ruby classes without external DSLs or configuration files, and by providing a development-time verification guard that raises an error if a controller action runs without an authorization call. It also supports namespace-based policy or

CanCanCan is an authorization library for Ruby on Rails that lets developers define user permissions in a single, centralized file using a readable domain-specific language. It enforces those permissions across controllers, views, and database queries, providing a unified approach to access control in Rails applications. The library works by evaluating a prioritized list of rules that combine actions, models, and conditions, supporting aliases, blocks, and conditional logic. It automatically authorizes controller actions through Rails' before_action lifecycle, raising exceptions on unauthoriz