From: Uma Geller <umageller@...>
Date: 2006-12-21T01:17:26+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby Language

> Anyway, the specification would have been nothing more than a shortcut.
> I've been studying a lot of languages lately (haskell, clean, lisp,
> scheme, Oz(!), etc...). I have to devise a Domain Specific Language and
> I do not want that my strong C++ roots limit my creativity.

hmmmmmm, how about having a look at some Ruby-based DSLs then ?

Looking at the Ruby spec for devising a DSL seems to me like studying
the blueprints for a car design, instead of test-driving it or having
a look underneath the car hood.

Rake is a good project to start having a look at, it will be easy for
you to learn and understand, since your C++ background provides what's
necessary to work in the domain covered by Rake. (plenty of Makefiles
in C/C++)
http://rake.rubyforge.org/

Perhaps others can suggest other Ruby DSLs ?
_why's Camping comes to mind.
http://code.whytheluckystiff.net/camping/

best,
                        UG
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Uma Geller
http://umageller.wordpress.com