From: Peter Marks <petertmarks@...>
Date: 2008-04-05T01:37:53+09:00
Subject: Re: Using a string as executable code

Thanks for the input guys. instance_eval is exactly what I was looking 
for.

I realize storing code in a database is kind of a funny idea, but I 
don't see a better alternative for the problem I face. I need to 
generate an array of object customized strings, specially selected from 
a pool of about 500 string functions. The only alternative I see is 
defining about 300 extra frivolous string methods in my model and 
selecting among those based on database values. That doesn't seem any 
less smelly.

What, specifically, concerns your the most about storing code in a 
database? The risk of it becoming stale as your app changes? Performance 
issues?

Thanks Again,

Peter
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