On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 9:32 AM, Colin Law <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Our tutor has recommended using > > Ruby Mine. I have been using Netbeans up to now. I've documented my > > very humble first steps here http://ruby1ststeps.blogspot.com/ where > > you can read the project as well. > > >>I advise against using an IDE, just use a decent editor with ruby and > >>syntax highlighting, such as jEdit or Komodo Edit, and work in the > >>console. Others get on ok with Netbeans and Ruby Mine however. > There is nothing wrong with using an IDE. Just as there is nothing wrong with using an editor. The tool you use in this case is based on preference and what you are most comfortable with. Your editor/IDE is just like a screw driver. If you like using Snap-on screw drivers and someone else likes using Craftsman you should not switch over just because they like it. There should be a value to you switching tools. Since you are just starting out you will not see the subtle differences and/or values of each so they don't matter. Use what you are comfortable with. I've looked at your blog and the error you are getting with Ruby Mine. The error is that Ruby Mine is looking for you to have the gem test-unit installed on your system. Run gem install test-unit on your machine and that should fix your issue. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any other problems in learning. You've started off on the right foot by getting formal education that can be easily supplemented and enhanced by this group's experience. If this is the career for you then you have greatly boosted your chances of success by getting the proper fundamentals in place. B. * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en.
