From: transfire@...
Date: 2006-06-21T14:26:01+09:00
Subject: Re: creating and using modules


Parv G wrote:
> Hi,
> Newbie Question:
>
> I'm trying to write a simple module/class, in it i'm trying to capture
> the repetitive, that i can reuse to make my life easier.
>
> How do i setup this module, so i can make refernces to it?
> Where do i need to store the actual file?
> I would like to know how can i make references to this module?
>
> if somebody can point me to the right direction, that'll be very helpul.
> appreciate the help.
> Parvinder

Well, you can store a module/class in with the rest of your code or as
a separate file and use #require to bring it into your program.
Generally these files are installed in a subdir of Ruby site_ruby
location.  For instance, if you are using Debian linux:

  /usr/local/lib/site_ruby/1.8/mydir/myfile.rb

Then in your program:

  require 'mydir/myfile'

You should definitely read the PickAxe:

  http://www.rubycentral.com/book/index.html

HTH,
T.