From: Charles Comstock <cc1@...>
Date: 2004-05-15T09:43:51+09:00
Subject: Re: are there any ruby IDEs?

Kristof Bastiaensen wrote:

> On Thu, 13 May 2004 21:15:36 +0200, Ruben wrote:
> 
> 
>>I use Emacs for Ruby programming.. and programming in general, and for
>>all kinds of other stuffs. I really should try out the Ruby
>>Refactoring Browser, as it seems that it's meant to be used through
>>emacs for now :)  I really wonder how good it is.
>>
>>Ruben
> 
> 
> That's interesting, I will also take a look at it.
> Are there other packages that are commonly used by
> emacs programmers?
> What I am missing is a way to execute code inside
> a emacs session, like *scratch* for elisp.
> I am currently using irb, but many times I am entering
> multiline code in irb, just to find out I made a mistake
> and have to retype it.
> Another nice thing would be a class browser, where you could browse by
> method and class, in stead of by file (a la smalltalk).
> 

There is code somewhere on the rubygarden wiki for executing a range of 
ruby code.  It's under editor extensions I think.  I was under the 
impression the majority of ruby coding did occur under emacs, with 
perhaps vim showing up as the next most used editor, but perhaps i am 
mistaken.
	Charlie

Charlie