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inbox_blobs() {
  git ls-tree -r master | grep 'INBOX' | awk '{print $3}' | sort
}

diff <(cd ../Gmail && inbox_blobs) <(inbox_blobs) | grep '<\|>' | while read marker hash; do
  echo "$marker $(git show $hash | grep -m 1 '^Subject:')"
done | sort

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Dear Rubyists,

I just lost a contract because of my code in a Rails project.

The specific code in question is related to a "posting a comment" feature. Here are the details:

In this project, "posting a comment" does not simply entail inserting a row into the database. It involves a procedure to yes, insert a row, but also detect its language, check for spam, send emails, and "share" it to Twitter and Facebook. I believe this algorithm should be encapsulated. I do not believe it belongs in a controller or a model. I do not believe Active Record callbacks should be used.

The "senior developer", whom is the stake holder's right hand man, said this:

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5 entertaining things you can find with the GitHub Search API

Let's have some command-line fun with curl, [jq][1], and the [new GitHub Search API][2].

Today we're looking for:

• The hottest repositories created in the last week.
• The oldest user accounts with zero followers. (So sad.)
• Issue trends by language.
• Clojure projects defying convention.

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Code

• HL7 - https://github.com/ruby-hl7/ruby-hl7
• Blue Button - http://blue-button.github.io/
• Health Graph - https://github.com/kennyma/health_graph
• FitBit Gem https://github.com/whazzmaster/fitgem
• Bioruby http://bioruby.org/

Initiatives

• We Consent.us http://weconsent.us

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require 'benchmark'

class FooProxy
  attr_reader :foo

  def initialize(foo)
    @foo = foo
  end

  def bar

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Attention Talented Ruby on Rails Coders,

My new client is an exciting startup in the SF Bay area which has just closed on VC
funding and is actively seeking to hire several senior-level RoR coders with 3+ years of experience. They are a web and mobile platform solution allowing artists (singers, film-makers, etc.) to sell digital content directly to the consumer. They have already established multiple celebrities as members and are rapidly acquiring more. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and pre-IPO stock options. 
 
We are not looking for any contractors, telecommuters, or people who wish to work from remote locations.  This situation may change after the company becomes more mature, but there is a strong consensus that on-site, full-time employees are required at this early stage.
 
We have actually already filled the CTO and CIO positions with the company in record time, largely because qualified candidates were immediately aware of the unique market-position of this company and the dynam

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# Video: http://rubyhoedown2008.confreaks.com/08-chris-wanstrath-keynote.html

Hi everyone, I'm Chris Wanstrath.

When Jeremy asked me to come talk, I said yes.  Hell yes.  Immediately.  But
then I took a few moments and thought, Wait, why?  Why me?  What am I supposed
to say that's interesting?  Something about Ruby, perhaps.  Maybe the
future of it.  The future of something, at least.  That sounds
keynote-y.

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1. Get You a Hug, Every Friday

FridayHug.com http://fridayhug.com

2. Run From a Single File

The Smallest Rails App http://thesmallestrailsapp.com

%w(action_controller/railtie coderay).each &method(:require)

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11. Add Associations to a Migration

$ rails g resouce article user:references subject body:text

class CreateArticles < ActiveRecord::Migration
  def change
    create _table :articles do |t|

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21. Different a Database for Each User

def connect_to_user_database(name)
  config = ActiveRecord::Base.configurations["development"].merge("database" => "db/#{name}.sqlite3")
  ActiveRecord::Base.establish_connection(config)
end