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Ruby blogs actually worth reading (RE: RubyLearning's 50+ Ruby Related Blogs)
I’ve just published a (work in progress) list of Ruby-related blogs actually worth reading/RSSing (in my opinion) in reaction to recent link-list posted on RubyLearning.
Rails Magazine - Free Download
Rails Magazine - Issue #1 is now available as a free download. If you’d like to support this effort, please take our survey, and consider contributing an article.
Announg Hirb - Irb on the Good Stuff
This post introduces Hirb, a gem which provides a mini view framework to enhance irb’s echo mode. Comes with a sweet table view for Rails’ model classes.
Rubymash.com now has Freelancers
rubymash.com now has the ability to add yourself as a freelancer. Rubymash is a site that lists companies and freelancers working with Ruby.
Rails Test Prescriptions Is now on sale
The initial, beta release of the book Rails Test Prescriptions is now on sale. [Buy The Book Link]. [More Info on Content Link]. [Link To Free Getting Started With Rails Testing PDF].
Where are all the RESTful Frameworks?
Adam of Little Fyr Media asks, “What’s up with the frameworks?” Why have we missed the hypertext portion of REST with all its wonderful implications?
Mocks and stubs in ruby - Brian Guthrie - Thoughtworks
Brian Guthrie from thoughtworks gave a presentation on Mocks and Stubs in Ruby at the atlanta ruby user group last night.
Speeding up Paperclip Tests by… a LOT
This short article gives you a quick tip that’ll speed up your Paperclip-related tests by approximately 70%.
Introduction to jQuery presentation - Atlanta Ruby User group
if you are interested in jQuery and would like some more information, please checkout the Introduction to jQuery Presentation presented to the Atlanta ruby user group last night.
ActiveRecord Callsites
The second release of Scrooge implements a much more efficient callsite based approach.No hindrance with tracking and scoping - just drop in, and you’re good to go.All contexts ( backend processes, test suite etc. ) in addition to the usual request / response cycle is supported.See the README footer for details on what callsites are, and how they work.
Stopping your Rails application with Phusion Passenger
Nodeta blog has instructions on how to cleanly stop your Rails application with Phusion Passenger (using mod_rewrite). This can be useful when running long and risky migrations.
RubyKaigi 2009 CFP closes on March 15th
Only a few days left until the RubyKaigi 2009 call for presentation proposals close on Sunday, March 15th. This year, RubyKaigi is making the jump from single track to multi-track, so we are also open to multiple presentation proposal (which is handy if you can’t decide on a single topic). Follow the instructions and send in your proposals to “2009 AT rubykaigi.org”.
Ruby implementations and why we should care
A quick rundown on some of the more popular Ruby implementations and why you might want to use them: Ruby implementations and why we should care.
50+ Ruby-related Blogs to Read
A list of over 50 Ruby-related blogs of Rubyists and companies, to read.
Ruby Basics - Videos on Methods & Conditions
Two beginner-level videos covering basic syntax of Methods (5:50) and Conditions (6:40). The Methods video covers basic syntax rules of methods in Ruby including using ‘def’ and ‘end’; the optional ‘return’ keyword; naming conventions for boolean methods (?), destructive methods (!) and setters (=); using default arguments and a variable number of arguments; and, the alias keyword. The Conditions video discusses syntax rules for: if, elsif, else, unless, the ternary operator and case statements.
EuRuKo seats running out
The European Ruby Conference (Barcelona May 9-10th 2009) opened their registration site two days ago and apparently there’s big demand for it. There are now only 40 available seats left. If you are planning to attend, do not wait. Register at www.euruko2009.org
Rails Hosting Survey 2009 Results
Planet Argon have released the results of the Rails Hosting Survey 2009. Lots of people using Git, mod_rails, and Capistrano :)
Help: Anyone know of a good way to identify slow running Test::Unit tests?
I’ve been digging around for a good technique for identifying slow running tests after reading this article. I’ve been playing with ruby-prof and test timer, but I’m not happy with the results. It looks like this is possible with RSpec, but I can’t find anything for Test::Unit. Help!
Starting up with a friend
The following article is a must read for anyone involved in a small company, mostly as founders, but also for any sort of partner or employee. Given the amount of startups and small businesses in the Ruby/Rails community, I figured it could be of interest, despite not being directly Ruby or Rails-related. Starting up with a friend
Internet Explorer Free under Ubuntu Linux with VirtualBox
You can now get Internet Explorer free under Ubuntu Linux with VirtualBox - ideal for testing Rails apps, etc. Microsoft give us FREE virtual PC images with IE6, IE7, IE8 aboard!
Wikipedia pageviews for Merb and Rails after the merge announcement
Screenshot. Looks like Merb users were a mite more familiar with Rails than Rails users were with Merb ;)
Core competencies of great hackers
My partner Daniel at giraffesoft explains what we think are important things to master in Core competencies of great hackers
RSS Feed does not include all posts on ruby flow?
I just noticed my feed reader does not display all topics posted on Ruby Flow. Is it a bug or a feature? If you look at the RSS feed page below, you’ll notice it does not include one single post on Mar 8th, however there are several actually. RSS Feed
Warning: New Relic May Bring Down Your Rails App
New Relic may bring down your Rails App