From: Dave Thomas <Dave@...>
Date: 2002-02-12T15:19:53+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby browser similar to Smalltalk browsers?

John Clarke <clarkej@cuug.ab.ca> writes:

> Thanks for the pointers, Hal. I've not tried Ruby, but will stay
> tuned - plans for FreeRIDE include class and refactoring browsers, I
> read. Good stuff. I guess the 'late 2001' date reference was a bit
> optimistic.

Unfortunately (says the person who made the prediction). At the time a
couple of companies were talking about taking on the project (and one
subsequently did make a start). However, I think the downturn took its
toll, and energy went to projects with more immediate returns.

Don't let the lack stop you from trying Ruby though. Unlike many
languages, Ruby is still a good code even with a simple editor. As
well as our old favorites v&e, there's good support using SciTE under
Windows. Try it and see!


Dave