From: Jeff Schwab <jeff@...>
Date: 2009-02-28T13:34:14+09:00
Subject: Re: conversion aid for 1.8.7 to 1.9.x transition?

Tom Cloyd wrote:
> Tom Cloyd wrote:

>> It's be comforting to know that when the time comes 
>> there's some quick way to flag the areas of my code that need 
>> attention if they're to run OK in 1.9. Yeah, it's be great if I had a 
>> test suite. but honestly, it's all I can do to get the code together 
>> in the first place.

>> So - is there some 1.8-to-1.9 scanner or whatever?

> I'm puzzled by the underwhelming response to this question.
> 
> I'm just curious about how others handle, or will handle, this problem. 

You appear to have answered your own question before even asking it. 
I'm not a Ruby whiz, but AIUI, the only way to build robust systems with 
dynamic languages is to test thoroughly.

> Surely one doesn't just launch the boat and hope there are no leaks, 
> yes?

+1 Ironic