From: Richard <RichardDummyMailbox58407@...>
Date: 2007-06-14T11:05:03+09:00
Subject: Re: Finding entries in Windows Registry matching a RE

> Constants are still Ruby variables, which means that they can store a
> reference to any Ruby object.

Of course! You've eased my brain-cramp :-) Thanks.

> try learning how to use
> _why's ingenious Camping

I peeked at "Camping, a Microframework".  Lot's of interesting stuff.
I put it on my TODO list.  Thanks.

Best wishes
--
Richard



On Jun 10, 5:34 am, SonOfLilit <sonofli...@gmail.com> wrote:
> In Ruby, "constant" means that it's value should not change (that's
> actually just a syntactical convention - you'll only get a value if
> you try A=8; A=9). It also means that it will be stored in a different
> table (or at least treated like it was, with different methods to
> access it etc' - I'm not familiar enough with the MRI to comment).
>
> Constants are still Ruby variables, which means that they can store a
> reference to any Ruby object.
>
> E.g.:
>
> ERROR_STREAM = File.open("log.txt")
>
> If you're interested in great uses of constants (and class methods
> that behave like it was just a constant) try learning how to use
> _why's ingenious Camping. It is full of amazing uses for those. It's
> an afternoon to learn, especially if you're familiar with Rails.
>
> Aur