# Rails

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## [I lost authentication token, how do i get it](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/i-lost-authentication-token-how-do-i-get-it/177625)

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**Author:** [@aashishkiran](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/aashishkiran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 9:46am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/i-lost-authentication-token-how-do-i-get-it/177625 "2009-10-21T09:46:16Z")

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I lost authentication token, how do i get it. I followed the link In Authentication | Using the Google Spreadsheets API section detailed explanation --------------------------------code starts----------------------…

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## [JOBS - RoR developer in Austin, Texas](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/jobs-ror-developer-in-austin-texas/177627)

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**Author:** [@casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/casper_the_ghost)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 9:42am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/jobs-ror-developer-in-austin-texas/177627 "2009-10-21T09:42:09Z")

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Hello, How would you like to move to Austin, Texas?? Does a reduction in cost of living, lower taxes, lower costs in general, economy that is beating the rest of the US, highly concentrated technical community / oppo…

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## [Kenlighten - A social network for knowledge seekers and providers](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/kenlighten-a-social-network-for-knowledge-seekers-and-providers/177626)

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**Author:** [@uma\_kane](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/uma_kane)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 9:42am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/kenlighten-a-social-network-for-knowledge-seekers-and-providers/177626 "2009-10-21T09:42:09Z")

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Dear friends, I am writing to share with you about a unique social knowledge network Kenlighten http://www.kenlighten.com . At Kenlighten you can register for a free account and create online tutorials in your area …

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## [Barcode-generator -matsimitsu - NoMethodError](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/barcode-generator-matsimitsu-nomethoderror/177628)

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**Author:** [@fogonthedowns](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/fogonthedowns)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 9:42am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/barcode-generator-matsimitsu-nomethoderror/177628 "2009-10-21T09:42:09Z")

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I’m using Matsimitsu’s Barcode Generator: and have installed: gbarcode (0.98.16), rmagick (2.12.2) and have installed the files to: Vendor/Plugins/ directory and successfully ran the rake barcode\_setup command to cr…

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## [Rails & OpenSSL: \`require\_frameworks': no such file to load](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rails-openssl-require-frameworks-no-such-file-to-load/177560)

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**Author:** [@bokkengro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/bokkengro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 9:42am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rails-openssl-require-frameworks-no-such-file-to-load/177560 "2009-10-21T09:42:09Z")

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I have Ruby 1.8.7, Gems 1.3.5, Rails 2.3.4, OpenSSL 0.9.8k installed on a Solaris machine. I have tried using the extconf.rb in ruby/ext/opennsl, but I get this: checking for openssl/ssl.h… no Any help would be appre…

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## [About transaction](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/about-transaction/197008)

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**Author:** [@mgreenly](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/mgreenly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 9:30am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/about-transaction/197008 "2009-10-21T09:30:09Z")

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I updated my rails from 2.0.2 to 2.3.4 yesterday. Then I found something strange. I write transaction use ActiveRecord::Base.transaction block like below: def action\_name begin ActiveRecord::Base.transaction do obj…

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## [ActiveRecord::Base.transaction](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/activerecord-base-transaction/177624)

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**Author:** [@mgreenly](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/mgreenly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 9:26am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/activerecord-base-transaction/177624 "2009-10-21T09:26:31Z")

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I updated my rails from 2.0.2 to 2.3.4 yesterday. Then I found something strange. I write transaction use ActiveRecord::Base.transaction block like below: def action\_name begin ActiveRecord::Base.transaction do obj…

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## [Is dynamic database connection available in ROR](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-dynamic-database-connection-available-in-ror/177622)

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**Author:** [@nike](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/nike)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 8:02am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-dynamic-database-connection-available-in-ror/177622 "2009-10-21T08:02:03Z")

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Hi, Whether dynamic database connection is available in Ruby on Rails

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## [Find sub sub records](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/find-sub-sub-records/177587)

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**Author:** [@serpico](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/serpico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 7:42am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/find-sub-sub-records/177587 "2009-10-21T07:42:43Z")

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Hi everyone, I have the following problem, maybe someone can help me figure out what to do. To simplify my situation, I’m going to make an example of what I need, this is not the real app structure. Let’s suppose we …

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## [Filtering routes based on format](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/filtering-routes-based-on-format/177588)

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**Author:** [@mattwynne](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/mattwynne)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 3:04am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/filtering-routes-based-on-format/177588 "2009-10-21T03:04:39Z")

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Hi, We’ve had some requests though for nonsense URLs which have slipped through to our controllers and caused ActionView::MissingTemplate exceptions. They’re from URLs like /artists/123-radiohead.php I feel like it …

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## [Using Initializers](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/using-initializers/177479)

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**Author:** [@djames](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/djames)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 1:48am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/using-initializers/177479 "2009-10-21T01:48:20Z")

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I have a template that I use for creating Rails web sites. There is some limited template configuration data which I store in a global hash variable. This hash variable is initialized in the applications controller.…

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## [Perl and php inside rails](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/perl-and-php-inside-rails/177608)

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**Author:** [@nuby2ruby](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/nuby2ruby)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/perl-and-php-inside-rails/177608 "2009-10-21T00:39:32Z")

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Ok, I know this sounds weird, but I have a client who has some perl and php things already written that they want to use. I don’t really know much about either of these languages, so I just assumed I could throw them …

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## [Gem update fails with "checking for fcgiapp.h... no"](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/gem-update-fails-with-checking-for-fcgiapp-h-no/50640)

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**Author:** [@GoranTornqvist](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/GoranTornqvist)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 12:37am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/gem-update-fails-with-checking-for-fcgiapp-h-no/50640 "2009-10-21T00:37:25Z")

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Hello, Trying to do gem update on my existing system that’s been working fine for a couple of months. This is what I get: bash-2.05b# gem update Upgrading installed gems… Attempting remote upgrade of fcgi Attempting…

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## [Rake gems:build when deploying code that requires native gems](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rake-gems-build-when-deploying-code-that-requires-native-gems/177611)

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**Author:** [@timhunter](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/timhunter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rake-gems-build-when-deploying-code-that-requires-native-gems/177611 "2009-10-21T00:31:14Z")

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Hi, I’ve vendored my gems using rake gems:unpack:dependencies and can rake gems:build on my development machine to take care of the gems (rdiscount, nokogiri) with native code. When it comes to production deployment …

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## [How do I install RoR?](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-i-install-ror/177610)

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**Author:** [@van](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/van)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 11:44pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-do-i-install-ror/177610 "2009-10-20T23:44:59Z")

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I want to create a website similar to craigslist but I am having trouble installing ROR. I have no idea how and seek help. Do I have to upload Ruby, RubyGem, and then the Rails onto my server, then install it ? TIA

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## [From 3 fields :date input from forms to 1 field](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/from-3-fields-date-input-from-forms-to-1-field/177550)

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**Author:** [@fire-dragon-dol](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/fire-dragon-dol)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 10:57pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/from-3-fields-date-input-from-forms-to-1-field/177550 "2009-10-20T22:57:05Z")

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Hi Rails community, here is my newbie problem (I’m migrating from PHP to ruby due to framework and ruby syntax, but I’m having some problems with “freedom” that a single php page offers): I’m using the scaffolding tec…

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## [Userstamp plugin doesn't load in "test" environment - y not?](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/userstamp-plugin-doesnt-load-in-test-environment-y-not/177606)

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**Author:** [@weyus](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/weyus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/userstamp-plugin-doesnt-load-in-test-environment-y-not/177606 "2009-10-20T22:09:08Z")

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I’m working on an app. with the userstamp plugin in it (from 2 - 3 years back). In the init.rb file, there’s this: ActiveRecord::Base.send(:include, ActiveRecord::Userstamp) unless RAILS\_ENV == ‘test’ This causes ce…

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## [SQL query viewer plugin](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/sql-query-viewer-plugin/177484)

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**Author:** [@leo72](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/leo72)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 10:06pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/sql-query-viewer-plugin/177484 "2009-10-20T22:06:37Z")

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Hello guys, I’ve used a plugin, a while ago, that shows on a absolute positioned div, links to the queries that were executed on that page, identifying by colors how much time they took. It was great for profiling, a…

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## [JOB: Looking for Freelance Developer](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/job-looking-for-freelance-developer/177603)

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**Author:** [@Karen\_Sironen](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Karen_Sironen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 9:37pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/job-looking-for-freelance-developer/177603 "2009-10-20T21:37:55Z")

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Hi, My name is Karen Sironen. I am looking to hire a RoR Developer to create a 2-3 page site. This will be very basic and not too flashy but I would still like it too look professional. I can afford around $1,000 for…

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## [ActiveRecord abstract\_class and model inheritance](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/activerecord-abstract-class-and-model-inheritance/177533)

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**Author:** [@roa](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/roa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 9:14pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/activerecord-abstract-class-and-model-inheritance/177533 "2009-10-20T21:14:45Z")

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Hi everybody, I’m having problems on a testcase that I’m working on. I hope that I can explain the problem properly and that some of you can help me out becouse I’m realy stuck on this one. Ok, I have a Page model th…

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## [Prevent duplicate words in array](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/prevent-duplicate-words-in-array/177539)

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**Author:** [@batmandawg](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/batmandawg)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/prevent-duplicate-words-in-array/177539 "2009-10-20T21:04:06Z")

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hello, how do i prevent someone to enter duplicate word for example, eat = “” data = \[\] print "what did you eat for dinner?: " eat = gets.chomp data \<\< eat so let say if they enter a food twice, it would print so…

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## [Ruby on Rails Expert Required](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-expert-required/177604)

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**Author:** [@cuteboymyself](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/cuteboymyself)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-expert-required/177604 "2009-10-20T20:27:40Z")

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Hi, Greetings and Warm Wishes from Anubavam Technologies We currently have immediate openings for Ruby on Rails with one of our leading MNC client in Chennai. Requirements. Atleast 1 year(s) of exp should have expo…

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## [OCIError (ORA-01017: invalid username/password; login denied](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ocierror-ora-01017-invalid-username-password-login-denied/177592)

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**Author:** [@atiaxi](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/atiaxi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 7:42pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ocierror-ora-01017-invalid-username-password-login-denied/177592 "2009-10-20T19:42:36Z")

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We’re trying to deploy our system on a separate server and have run into nothing but trouble; specifically I get the error mentioned in the subject. The username/password combo is correct (I verified it via SQL+). M…

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## [Annoying problem with file\_field and paperclip](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/annoying-problem-with-file-field-and-paperclip/177555)

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**Author:** [@aftershock](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/aftershock)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 7:31pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/annoying-problem-with-file-field-and-paperclip/177555 "2009-10-20T19:31:28Z")

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Hi all, I have a really really annoying problem that’s driving me nuts with file\_field and paperclip and having to upload images everytime a form is edited even though the user is quite happy with the currently upload…

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## [Routing namespaced controllers](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/routing-namespaced-controllers/177527)

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**Author:** [@bakkhoz](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/bakkhoz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/routing-namespaced-controllers/177527 "2009-10-20T19:06:18Z")

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Hi, I have one controller in the /app/controllers/animals\_controller.rb directory, and another in /app/controllers/production/services\_controller.rb. The thing is that one Animal has many Services, and i’d like to ac…

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## [Collection\_select fails to work for "edit" but works great for "new"](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/collection-select-fails-to-work-for-edit-but-works-great-for-new/177577)

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**Author:** [@ct9a](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/ct9a)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/collection-select-fails-to-work-for-edit-but-works-great-for-new/177577 "2009-10-20T18:40:43Z")

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Hi, all, I setup a drop down box that has data populated by the database. This is for a simple application where by I am trying to add a new “Part”. A part has a category and sub category. The latter is optional. W…

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## [Conditional destroy](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/conditional-destroy/177597)

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**Author:** [@rafaelrosafu](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/rafaelrosafu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/conditional-destroy/177597 "2009-10-20T18:22:28Z")

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Hi all,I was wondering if thereÂ´s some way I could do something like: @entity.destroy(:first,:conditions=\>‘1=1’) Is it possible?

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## [Join .Net Community](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/join-net-community/197007)

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**Author:** [@Shawon\_S](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Shawon_S)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 6:20pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/join-net-community/197007 "2009-10-20T18:20:02Z")

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Join .Net Community This group represents the Microsoft .Net community. All .net programmers all around the world are welcome here. In this group you’ll find the latest releases of .Net related products, frameworks, …

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## [\[Ann\] Rails Station 0.3 released!](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ann-rails-station-0-3-released/177596)

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**Author:** [@atd](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/atd)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ann-rails-station-0-3-released/177596 "2009-10-20T18:05:59Z")

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A new stable version of Rails Station is available. The Content Management System Engine reaches its 0.3 version. Although much work is still pending until the 1.0 release, the engine already provides much functionali…

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## [RESTful Routing - Difference between new, collection, member](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/restful-routing-difference-between-new-collection-member/177549)

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**Author:** [@Phoenix\_R](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Phoenix_R)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/restful-routing-difference-between-new-collection-member/177549 "2009-10-20T17:35:50Z")

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I’m re-working an application from scratch to make use of REST-based resource routing for the first time. In doing some reading, I found the Rails guide (Rails Routing from the Outside In — Ruby on Rails Guides) to be …

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