From: James Britt <jamesUNDERBARb@...>
Date: 2004-12-27T02:48:53+09:00
Subject: Re: Web programming, need really good reference.

Bob wrote:
> I have started a large project (currently php/mysql) but at this early
> stage switching to ruby would not be difficult.  While being a late
> convert to OOP it is seriously clear to me that using ruby would be
> more efficient.
> 
> But I can not find a definitive reference on using ruby in a web based
> environment.

How might you describe "definitive reference"  and "web based environment"?


For myself, some of the things I would hope to find in such a beast 
would be:

Detailed explanation of the differences among mod_ruby, cgi, and fast cgi
   Platform issues (Win32 , Mac, Unixen, etc.)
   Speed
   Security


Discussion of templating tools
   What comes with the standard Ruby distro
   What other are libraries available
   Comparison on speed, ease of use, maturity, dependencies on other
     libs or native code

Discussion of Database tools and libraries
   O/R mappers
   OS issues
   Speed, maturity

Description of XML-related libraries and frameworks, including 
robustness, maturity, and adherence to specs and recommendations
    SOAP
    XML-RPC
    RSS
    XSLT
    WSDL

Discussion of deployment and testing


I don't think is there is any single source for this information, but it 
may help to know what specifically you need.


James