From: Michael Satterwhite <michael@...>
Date: 2006-08-09T00:24:22+09:00
Subject: Re: require 'mysql' is failing

OK, Ben. You're another one I owe a lunch if you're ever in the area of 
Houston, TX.

Ben Bleything wrote:

>> Is the require 'rubygems' ... the correct construct? Is it going to work 
>> in rails?
> 
> Yes, it's correct.  In order to include a gem, you have to include
> rubygems.  You don't necessarily need to use require_gem (plain require
> should work so long as you've already require'd rubygems) but it can be
> helpful to remember what's a gem and what isn't.
> 
> As for rails, you shouldn't need to include it explicitly.  I'm not sure
> exactly how it all works internally, but if your database.yml is set up
> to use mysql, it will automatically require the gem.  I believe that
> Rails simply require's whatever the adapter string is, but again, I'm
> not sure.

OK, things are falling into place now. Thanks.

> 
> Really, though, it's not that bad to just require rubygems, is it?  ;)

Not at all - now that I realize I need to. <g>


>> I'm really trying to learn this so I don't have to keep bugging the 
>> people here. I also want to thank all of you for the help you've given. 
>> I appreciate this community more than you know.
> 
> Everyone starts somewhere :) The Ruby community is the nicest I've ever
> known.  Bring your questions, they're always welcome and someone will
> answer.

And I want to thank you - and everyone else here. You've got me past 
some major hurdles. I appreciate it much.

---Michael

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