From: James Edward Gray II <james@...>
Date: 2006-07-31T23:06:50+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby "Module" Repository?

On Jul 31, 2006, at 8:57 AM, David Weintraub wrote:

> I've been a Perl programmer for over 15 years, and I've decided to  
> start
> learning Ruby by doing all of my new scripts in Ruby.

Welcome to Ruby.

> Is there a similar CPAN type system for Ruby? Where can I find Ruby
> modules or class definitions that I can use in my Ruby programs? For
> example, I am now looking for a CVS to Ruby interface that I can  
> use in
> my Ruby scripts.

Well, first it's a good idea to check for listings on the RAA (don't  
let the name through you, it lists applications and libraries):

   http://raa.ruby-lang.org/

You may also want to search RubyForge.org.  Most projects there will  
be listed on the RAA, but some aren't:

   http://rubyforge.org/

Finally, when you find a project you want, see if there is a "gem"  
available.  If there is you can install RubyGems and get CPAN-like  
installs:

   gem install GEM_NAME_HERE

Hope that helps.

James Edward Gray II