From: Abhijit Date: 2011-02-09T03:50:42+09:00 Subject: Re: Totally lost in learning Ruby --90e6ba5bbab705ef6d049bc9d386 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 You could try RubyMine from JetBrains. They are offering personal license for RubyMine for just 29$. A editor plugin which provides VIM emulation is available in RubyMine plugin repository. Thanks, Abhijit -- There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't. On 8 February 2011 09:11, Hilary Bailey wrote: > Robert Klemme wrote in post #980210: > > On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 3:16 AM, Hilary Bailey > > wrote: > >> What I want to create is a database that can measure the performance of > >> all entities in a school district. The closest software that exhibits > >> some semblance is that of Microsoft Access. Where, as I understand it, > >> the input entry of a single data can be housed and then derived, through > >> a set of queries, then further analyzed through/by Microsoft Solver > >> software. > > > > Microsoft Access gives you a database with application code in a > > single file. You can even have a GUI to enter data. This is very > > convenient for small applications. However, it's best when used by a > > single person at a time - it's concurrency facilities are somewhat > > limited - at least that's what it was last time I checked. It would > > seem that you could cook something similar with Open Office (or Libre > > Office) Base which has the advantage not to be tied into Microsoft > > OS's. If you need something that can be used by multiple users > > concurrently chances are that Access is not the best choice. > > > >> The difference with my proposal would be that based on selected > >> indicators [which will be dynamically influenced by changed event(s) and > >> policy(ies], which would be able to measure success. I have been exposed > >> to a statistical software named SPSS and having worked as an economist, > >> has influenced my outlook on creating an approach/database/software > >> which would indicate in real time, measured results. > > > > What exactly does "real time" mean in your context? I figure, human > > beings need to give this system some input data before it can spit out > > any new information. > > > >> As you can tell, there is an element of nervousness regarding saying > >> too much. But on the other hand, if not much is said, not much help can > >> be given. So it's a "catch 24", where since the last 20 years I have > >> been improving on a systems that would be able to measure defined > >> academic output, vis-a-vis, financial constraints etc.. > > > > What does "system" exactly mean here? Is it a mathematical model that > > you want to implement in software? Is it a software system that you > > need to improve / extend? > > > >> Mike Stephens recommended Mendix as a possible solution to my woes. Do > >> you know of such arena? > >> > >> Therefore, I figured that, doing it all by myself may be the best > >> solution. However, some of my concerns are: "Why reinvent the wheel?', > > > > Good question. It's usually a bad idea. > > > >> How can I create a sustainable system that does not compromise quality?, > >> What curriculum structure should I follow that will meet my needs > >> without, straying from my goals? > >> > >> Therefore, this is my dilemma, which seems to be going in circles. Any > >> suggestions. > > > > Clarify your requirements *first*. Write down a list of things that > > your system needs to do, e.g. things like "someone in every school in > > the district needs to be able to enter course grades" or "I want to be > > notified immediately if some metric X changes". Then we can start > > about thinking how such a solution might look like and finally we can > > help you develop a curriculum for your training so you can build what > > you want. I do assume though that it will take you in the order of > > months to arrive there if you do not have an IT background. > > > > Kind regards > > > > robert > > What I want to create is a product that is computer accessible, that is > similar to a teacher's Grade Keeper, but goes farther by adding defined > info from principals, guidance counselors, lunch provision for students, > etc.. The reason for this approach is that this will now allow more > complete view of a what impacts a child. > > Therefore, the daily entry of data from all participants (teachers, > principals, security, janitors, etc...) will give an analyzer a wider > set of defined parameter inputed data to access, then analyze. The > problem is where to start. I read a book on Ruby, some say that my next > step is to play with scripts, alter some commands and then test such > adjustments. The problems is to follow a logical sequence of learning. > For example, since i use Windows 7, have installed Ruby 1.9.2 p.136 and > Rails, Vim7.2, and LibreOffice 3.3. and saved info to htmldog.com from > which HTML & CSS can be learned. > > I know very well that it will take me some time, however, now where do I > start? Should I star with htmldog tutorials, then open Rails along with > vim7.2, then the next stage will be to explore SQlite, then MYSQL, while > having LibreOffice Base as a source of reference? > > In terms of distribution, giving it away free will not be taken > seriously by current educational administrators and policy makers. It > suits me to market it and if successful, support this community plus > other social causes of choice. > > So based on all that have been said, where, specifically (if possible) > go from here in creating such a product. > > -- > Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/. > > --90e6ba5bbab705ef6d049bc9d386--