Archive for October, 2007

Compiling mysql-ruby for PowerPC

Posted October 27, 2007 Comments Off

Mind boggling as it is, I could not find any instructions for how to compile mysql-ruby that actually worked. I'm no C geek, but with a little here, a little there, and applying 25 years of engineering in various fields and disciplines... I guessed, and managed to hack out some fixes that seem to be working.

It turns out the problem, as it appears to my untrained eye, is that the mysql-ruby libraries assume the use of an intel-based Mac. I am using a G5 (woe is me). So, these instruction are aimed specifically at users of G5, and presumably any PowerPC, Mac OS X machines. Read more »

Modular Page Assembly in Rails

Posted October 22, 2007 * Comments(8)

Downloads:
10 page pdf article only or article and sample code.

So, you've read “Agile Web Development with Rails”, and you've started to tinker with some pages on your own, but you just can't figure out how you're supposed to use that view file to create your 3 column layout?

So far I’ve found every tutorial on Rails talks about the default chain of controller to view to layout and stops. 3 files, done. Well, then what?

I felt your pain. So, I've prepared an article and sample code set (links up top) intended to pick up where AWDWR leaves off in explaining how to organize files for a modular page assemby approach with layouts and partials. Read more »