# Web Flow and the session method in ActionController **URL:** \ **Category:** Rails\ **Created:** [April 16, 2007, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/web-flow-and-the-session-method-in-actioncontroller/92176 "2007-04-16T22:12:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/casper_the_ghost)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2007, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/web-flow-and-the-session-method-in-actioncontroller/92176/1 "2007-04-16T22:12:35Z")
Hi there, I’m writing a port of Spring Webflow to Ruby on rails and I’ve encountered quite a lot of difficulty finding how to override the session[] method which is accessed via any ActionController. I have my pseudo-code ready to implement, but I can’t find the method declaration to copy it’s signature. Also, if anyone wants to collaborate on this particular plugin, which I called ActionFlow, please let me know. I’ll be glad to share my work. It’s almost ready for testing and since I’m far from a Ruby veteran, I’ll need help on refactoring, optimization and testing. Thanks a million ! Luc ---
**Author:** ![casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/casper_the_ghost)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2007, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/web-flow-and-the-session-method-in-actioncontroller/92176/2 "2007-04-16T22:16:35Z")
I forgot to mention, don’t look for ActiveFlow on Rubyforge, the name is already taken and I’m trying to reach the project admin to use this name. The current admin doesn’t have any files released yet… Luc 2007/4/16, removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid): > – * * * Luc B. ---
**Author:** ![casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/casper_the_ghost)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2007, 10:32pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/web-flow-and-the-session-method-in-actioncontroller/92176/3 "2007-04-16T22:32:35Z")
The session method is defined via ``` attr_internal :session ``` in ActionController::Base which itself is defined in ActiveSupport (file attr\_internal.rb). The interface is easy: it wraps a hash requests a symbol to read or write. The method itself won’t be the problem… the problem are other classes that use it (like the Session management). Have Fun Skade ---
**Author:** ![casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/casper_the_ghost)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 3:09am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/web-flow-and-the-session-method-in-actioncontroller/92176/4 "2007-04-17T03:09:05Z")
You have any suggestions ? It’s the only remaining architectural ‘problem’ I’m facing. Luc ---
**Author:** ![casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@casper\_the\_ghost](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/casper_the_ghost)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2007, 11:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/web-flow-and-the-session-method-in-actioncontroller/92176/5 "2007-04-16T23:04:42Z")
I’ve just packaged the source code, if anyone wants to help. BEFORE YOU FLAME ME NOTHING is tested yet. I didn’t even execute the code once. I’m not a Ruby genius, I’m barely good enough to write this. If you have nothing constructive to say, don’t say anything. ALL COMMENTS ARE WELCOME though. I know that a lot of people will benefit from this plugin so it’s time to participate and suggest improvements. Luc 2007/4/16, Luc B. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid): > > I called ActionFlow, please let me know. I’ll be glad to share my > > – > > * * * > > Luc B. – * * * Luc B.