From: Jari Williamsson <jari.williamsson@...>
Date: 2008-02-24T21:18:20+09:00
Subject: Re: Netbeans with Ruby!

Steve wrote:

> Hope I`m ok posting a Netbeans query here?. I`m trying to learn Ruby
> using the Netbeans IDE. It seems a pretty slick application but I`m
> wondering if its possible to run a prog without creating a `new
> project` each time?. I just want to be able to type in a few lines of
> code and run it but it keeps running the `main project` which might be
> an earlier prog I have written??. I`m sure the solution is staring me
> in the face but would be grateful for any tips folk could provide.

2 alternatives:
1. Use IRB. If you're already in NetBeans, you can get to the built-in 
IRB by chosing "Window/Other/Ruby Shell (IRB)". Or you can use the MRI 
or JRuby versions of IRB.
2. Use a "scratch project" where you put your test code. (I have a 
source file where I constantly add snippets to the top with "exit" at 
the end of the code chunk. That way I can save old code chunks and reuse 
in a real project at a later date.)


Best regards,

Jari Williamsson