From: Matthias Veit <matthias_veit@...>
Date: 2002-09-01T01:14:41+09:00
Subject: Re: how to create a ruby object via the c-api?


>>>> WDT == William Djaja Tjokroaminata <billtj@y.glue.umd.edu> wrote:

WDT> So I think, using simple translation will protect more against future Ruby
WDT> release, while using the most direct function call will result in a more
WDT> efficient C code.  The way I choose is usually if a piece of code is
WDT> really critical (called very often), I use the most direct
WDT> function; otherwise I just do simple translation.
WDT> 
WDT> Regarding documentation, I also only accessed the "Extending
WDT> Ruby" chapter, the README.EXT file, and of course, this discussion
WDT> group.  (And sooner or later, I think you will start reading the source
WDT> code.)

Thanks for all ideas and suggestions - I don't really thought about maintenance,
but you are right, that could be problematic. 

Best Regards,
Matthias
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