From: Justin Collins <justincollins@...>
Date: 2010-01-18T14:02:57+09:00
Subject: Re: name of method? ... and 1.9

Ralph Shnelvar wrote:
> GW> On Jan 17, 2010, at 5:29 PM, Ralph Shnelvar wrote:
>
>   
>>> How do I get the name of a method?
>>>       
>
>   
>>> def xxx
>>>  @WhatsMyName = ???
>>> end
>>>       
>
> GW> In Ruby 1.9:
>
> GW> def foo
> GW>   puts "this is method: #{__method__}"
> GW> end
>
> GW> You can also use __callee__.
>
> Ok ... The Pickaxe book warns about not going to 1.9 because of library issues.
>
> Is it safe to upgrade to 1.9 now?  I see that the one-click installer is still a release candidate.
>
> Is there a more-or-less central place that discusses 1.9 vis-a-vis compatibility with all the gems and libraries and drop-ins that one might be using?
>   

I would say to use 1.9 unless it does not work for you.

You can check some compatibility information at http://isitruby19.com/

-Justin