gistfile1.rb

module Resque
  module Failure
    # Store a copy of the failure in Redis, so we have access from the UI. Also
    # send an email to the developer, so we know something went foul.
    class Notifier < Base
      def save
        # Store in Redis
        super
        # Create notification email
        email = TMail::Mail.new
        email.to = "... your email ..."
        email.subject = "[Error] #{exception}"
        email.body = <<-EOF
Queue:    #{queue}
Worker:   #{worker}

#{payload.inspect}

#{exception}
#{exception.backtrace.join("\n")}
        EOF
        Mailer.deliver email
      rescue
      end
    end
  end
end

Resque::Failure.backend = Resque::Failure::Notifier if ENV['RAILS_ENV'] == "production"