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Snippets #132

Rails 3.0 is just around the corner!

Snippets #129

I think my writing needs a bit more work. Last night's blog post on Formtastic and callbacks is missing a few key things.

Snippets #126

  • Using "and" an "or" in Ruby - There's a big difference between "and" and && in Ruby you know. Check out Avdi Grimm's latest blog post to find out more.
  • Introducing rollout - A new gem that allows you to incrementally roll out features to different sets of users. If you're into continual deployment then this might be worth looking into.
  • The value of naming things - Naming techniques and patterns does make it easier to discuss changes to code, but I do agree with Mark that too many named patterns and techniques can cause confusion.

Snippets #108

Thanks to everyone who helped me out on Twitter last night. It's nice to know there is more experienced developers out there prepared to help out.

  • How to become a successful Rubyist - I remember seeing this a while back but didn't link to it. If you're trying to make a career out of Ruby, read this advice from some of the most respected and experienced people in the community.

Snippets #98

Looking to kill a Sinatra project that I'm just not that interested in anymore. As the project lacks any relevancy in the fields that I'm interested in, I think it's time to go.