From: Rein Henrichs <reinh@...>
Date: 2010-06-07T10:30:09+09:00
Subject: Re: Packaging common code with gems

On 2010-06-06 01:45:23 -0700, R.. Kumar said:

> Let's say I have some common code, I use in various scripts or ruby
> apps. I've got it in a common folder which I've put in my RUBYLIB
> environment variable.
> 
> In the old days (Java), I'd put this in (say) commons.jar, and
> distribute such jars with my apps. Now if i decide to put these apps on
> github or create gems, how would i distribute the common code.
> 
> 1. Should I keep copies with each app (more maintenance)
> 2. Should i create a common gem ?
> 3. Include these files in the gemspec (pointing to a folder outside the
> tree)
> 
> thx.

I would write a gem. You can create your own gem server very easily if 
you don't want to publish it.

Rein Henrichs
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