From: Mike Sassak <msassak@...>
Date: 2009-08-18T02:45:28+09:00
Subject: Re: task/work queue

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On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:46 AM, Gurpal 2000 <g@gurpal.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi
>
> I have created essentially a webapp using sinatra/webrick which allows a
> user to queue bits of work. These bits of work are essentially long
> running processes.
>
> So i was thinking of using the Queue class to queue these requests and a
> different thread to work thru the list (for example encoding videos).
>
> The user should be able to check on the progress of list AND
> reorder/move items up/down the list.
>
> Now i've hand written stuff like this in java/servlet, but in Ruby
> what's the best way to ensure that the queue can be enumerated in a
> synchronized way? and in a Queue what's the best way to reorder items?
> would i have to use an indexed/synchronized array or something?
>
> Any pointers helpful
>
> Thanks
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> Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.
>
>
Check out this list of Queuing libraries for Ruby on Ruby Toolbox:
http://ruby-toolbox.com/categories/queueing.html. You might not find
anything that fits your requirements exactly, but you could definitely find
some inspiration there.

Mike

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