From: Brian Candler <B.Candler@...>
Date: 2003-07-15T20:40:43+09:00
Subject: Re: Custom method_missing doesn't trap super call

On Tue, Jul 15, 2003 at 07:36:13PM +0900, Richard Dale wrote:
> >> It looks like you have reinvented the delegator pattern:
> >> http://www.rubycentral.com/book/lib_patterns.html
> >> 
> >> Cheers,
> >> 
> >> Brian.
> >> 
> >> 
> > 
> > Well crap, wouldn't you know... I guess I need to do some more exploring
> > through Ruby resources.
> But thanks - I'll experiment with the delegator suggestions - I think this
> is a fun problem to try and solve somehow..

Absolutely. I kind of "discovered" delegation too, and found it gives you a
great way to build objects out of components - much more flexible than
subclassing, and neatly sidesteps a lot of philosophical issues with
subclassing too.

Cheers,

Brian.