From ryan.platte at pobox.com  Thu Dec  1 09:38:29 2005
From: ryan.platte at pobox.com (Ryan Platte)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:38:29 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Reprazentr
Message-ID: <2f1a1dcb0512010638w2a745a1bh63f1a58e9d2b98a4@mail.gmail.com>

Good snowy morning,

I'm not the only Chicago-area resident doing Ruby, so I wonder if the
rest of you can do something about the appearance that I am:

http://www.frappr.com/rubylang

--
Ryan Platte


From rubygroup at johnwlong.com  Thu Dec  1 23:23:41 2005
From: rubygroup at johnwlong.com (John W. Long)
Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2005 22:23:41 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Reprazentr
In-Reply-To: <2f1a1dcb0512010638w2a745a1bh63f1a58e9d2b98a4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2f1a1dcb0512010638w2a745a1bh63f1a58e9d2b98a4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <438FCC4D.1010309@johnwlong.com>

Ok. I did something about it. Now there are at least two of us.

Did I mention that I love Ruby? :)

--
John

Ryan Platte wrote:
> Good snowy morning,
> 
> I'm not the only Chicago-area resident doing Ruby, so I wonder if the
> rest of you can do something about the appearance that I am:
> 
> http://www.frappr.com/rubylang
> 
> --
> Ryan Platte
> 
> _______________________________________________
> ChicagoGroup-Members-List mailing list
> ChicagoGroup-Members-List at rubyforge.org
> http://rubyforge.org/mailman/listinfo/chicagogroup-members-list
> 
> 



From qzzzq1 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  2 13:06:13 2005
From: qzzzq1 at gmail.com (aberant)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 12:06:13 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Reprazentr
In-Reply-To: <438FCC4D.1010309@johnwlong.com>
References: <2f1a1dcb0512010638w2a745a1bh63f1a58e9d2b98a4@mail.gmail.com>
	<438FCC4D.1010309@johnwlong.com>
Message-ID: <507da57a0512021006h6b8e0344qcaf042b415b28479@mail.gmail.com>

i signed up as well.. so that makes atleast 3 now.. 8)

On 12/1/05, John W. Long <rubygroup at johnwlong.com> wrote:
> Ok. I did something about it. Now there are at least two of us.
>
> Did I mention that I love Ruby? :)
>
> --
> John
>
> Ryan Platte wrote:
> > Good snowy morning,
> >
> > I'm not the only Chicago-area resident doing Ruby, so I wonder if the
> > rest of you can do something about the appearance that I am:
> >
> > http://www.frappr.com/rubylang
> >
> > --
> > Ryan Platte
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > ChicagoGroup-Members-List at rubyforge.org
> > http://rubyforge.org/mailman/listinfo/chicagogroup-members-list
> >
> >
>
>
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From qzzzq1 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  2 13:26:48 2005
From: qzzzq1 at gmail.com (aberant)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 12:26:48 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] who is going to the ruby/python thing on
	saturday?
Message-ID: <507da57a0512021026n7ccdfb3cvde6afaa1ecfacf82@mail.gmail.com>

i'm going.. who else is?


From NStowe at TheTTGroup.com  Fri Dec  2 13:27:21 2005
From: NStowe at TheTTGroup.com (Stowe, Nola)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 12:27:21 -0600 
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] who is going to the ruby/python
	thi	ng on saturday?
Message-ID: <A8DB527335656742B82AA4CB101C96FD01EACC9C@mail.windows.thettgroup.com>

you could always click here and see who's going

http://snakesandrubies.com/event/details
 

:)

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i'm going.. who else is?

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From JOBrien at thoughtworks.com  Fri Dec  2 13:30:59 2005
From: JOBrien at thoughtworks.com (Joe O'Brien)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 12:30:59 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] who is going to the ruby/python thing
	on	saturday?
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> i'm going.. who else is?

Personally I'm not, but it looks like as of last count 127 and counting 
were planning on being there.

http://snakesandrubies.com/event/details

-Joe

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From qzzzq1 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  2 13:33:23 2005
From: qzzzq1 at gmail.com (aberant)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 12:33:23 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] who is going to the ruby/python thi
	ng on saturday?
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yah.. i just thought it more personal this way.. 8)

On 12/2/05, Stowe, Nola <NStowe at thettgroup.com> wrote:
> you could always click here and see who's going
>
> http://snakesandrubies.com/event/details
>
>
> :)
>
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> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 12:27 PM
> To: chicagogroup-members-list at rubyforge.org
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> saturday?
>
> i'm going.. who else is?
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From ryan.platte at pobox.com  Fri Dec  2 13:33:36 2005
From: ryan.platte at pobox.com (Ryan Platte)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 12:33:36 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] who is going to the ruby/python thing
	on saturday?
In-Reply-To: <507da57a0512021026n7ccdfb3cvde6afaa1ecfacf82@mail.gmail.com>
References: <507da57a0512021026n7ccdfb3cvde6afaa1ecfacf82@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2f1a1dcb0512021033i59f18227ib7a4749b8a082d12@mail.gmail.com>

Oh, a coupla other folks in the area thought they might stop by. They
left a few names:

http://snakesandrubies.com/event/details

On 12/2/05, aberant <qzzzq1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> i'm going.. who else is?
>
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--
Ryan Platte


From ng at johnwlong.com  Fri Dec  2 20:20:49 2005
From: ng at johnwlong.com (John W. Long)
Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2005 19:20:49 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Ruby Group Propaganda
Message-ID: <4390F2F1.6040101@johnwlong.com>

Anyone out there in Ruby land who might want to head up pulling together 
some Ruby Group propaganda for the meeting tomorrow? I'd really love to 
give everyone a small business sized card with our meetup site address 
on it, but I'm fresh out.

Any ideas?

--
John

From rubygroup at johnwlong.com  Sat Dec  3 10:47:24 2005
From: rubygroup at johnwlong.com (John W. Long)
Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2005 09:47:24 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] On the Radar
Message-ID: <4391BE0C.7080903@johnwlong.com>

Wow! We made it on the radar:

http://radar.oreilly.com/

-- 
John

From JOBrien at thoughtworks.com  Wed Dec  7 09:31:34 2005
From: JOBrien at thoughtworks.com (Joe O'Brien)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:31:34 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
Message-ID: <OF904FBF7E.704E824A-ON862570D0.004F9453-862570D0.004FCA9D@thoughtworks.com>

What: Ruby / Selenium Hackfest

When: Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 PM

Where: (A location for this event hasn't been chosen yet)

Event Description: Alright folks.  As promised, we are planning a hackfest 
for Selenium on Tuesday night, December 13.  Bring a laptop, some snacks 
to share and a festive mood.  All skill levels are welcome (this is a 
great opportunity to learn).

What is Selenium?  Selenium is a test tool for web applications.  Selenium 
is written in JavaScript and tests directly against the DOM in your 
browser.  See http://selenium.thoughtworks.com for more info.  Jason 
Huggins, the creator, will be there to give us a short demo and look see 
before we get started. 

Why the Ruby group?  Selenium has language drivers that help drive the 
tests.  We need help on the Ruby driver.  We also need help in other areas 
if you want to develop in JavaScript, Java, Perl, Python, or any other 
language. 

We will have it at the ThoughtWorks offices.  I'm not sure if food is 
going to be provided or not (I'll know by the day before).  We will have 
wireless and wired options for internet. 

This will be fun! 

The ThoughtWorks offices are located at 651 West Washington, in downtown 
(http://rubyurl.com/0vj).

Directions:
Under normal circumstances you would simply take the Washington exit off 
of 94/90, but they have demolished the bridge. If you get off at Madison 
and head east back over the interstate you will see a parking lot there at 
the first light.

The building entrance on Desplains will be open until 7. The elevators 
will be on until 7 as well so that people can get to 6. After that, please 
feel free to call Joe at 614/906-1394 and I'll have someone get you.

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From chris.mcavoy at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 10:53:11 2005
From: chris.mcavoy at gmail.com (Chris McAvoy)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 09:53:11 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] [Chicago] Open Source Dynamic
	Language Holiday Bash?
In-Reply-To: <c3aa55550512080659j57eb3feana32210110eea8aed@mail.gmail.com>
References: <A92E337C-D946-4275-BE37-895E3E186FF1@multiply.org>
	<3A3528E2-EDE0-4C3E-9EFE-2F09395CE46F@sent.com>
	<4395BB43.7090603@phaedrusdeinus.org>
	<3096c19d0512071159x6318560do1706ffe20f92a109@mail.gmail.com>
	<c3aa55550512080659j57eb3feana32210110eea8aed@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3096c19d0512080753t2cf2ededqd245fe269bd2c338@mail.gmail.com>

On 12/8/05, Michael Tobis <mtobis at gmail.com> wrote:
> I will show up and make sure it is a nontrivial turnout.
>
> You mean this place (205 W Lake)?
>
> http://centerstage.net/restaurants/monks-pub.html
>
> At least two people will be there.

I'll be there, which makes at least three.  Note that I've added Perl
and Ruby to the email.  The Perl folks seem to have Monk's fever for
tonight.  Are the Ruby folks on board?

Chris


From qzzzq1 at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 11:15:37 2005
From: qzzzq1 at gmail.com (aberant)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:15:37 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] [Chicago] Open Source Dynamic
	Language Holiday Bash?
In-Reply-To: <3096c19d0512080753t2cf2ededqd245fe269bd2c338@mail.gmail.com>
References: <A92E337C-D946-4275-BE37-895E3E186FF1@multiply.org>
	<3A3528E2-EDE0-4C3E-9EFE-2F09395CE46F@sent.com>
	<4395BB43.7090603@phaedrusdeinus.org>
	<3096c19d0512071159x6318560do1706ffe20f92a109@mail.gmail.com>
	<c3aa55550512080659j57eb3feana32210110eea8aed@mail.gmail.com>
	<3096c19d0512080753t2cf2ededqd245fe269bd2c338@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <507da57a0512080815w1dc18b07p8f98427023088229@mail.gmail.com>

I would be able to say if i was on board or not if i had more details...



On 12/8/05, Chris McAvoy <chris.mcavoy at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 12/8/05, Michael Tobis <mtobis at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I will show up and make sure it is a nontrivial turnout.
> >
> > You mean this place (205 W Lake)?
> >
> > http://centerstage.net/restaurants/monks-pub.html
> >
> > At least two people will be there.
>
> I'll be there, which makes at least three.  Note that I've added Perl
> and Ruby to the email.  The Perl folks seem to have Monk's fever for
> tonight.  Are the Ruby folks on board?
>
> Chris
>
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From rubygroup at johnwlong.com  Fri Dec 16 18:45:38 2005
From: rubygroup at johnwlong.com (John W. Long)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:45:38 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
In-Reply-To: <OF904FBF7E.704E824A-ON862570D0.004F9453-862570D0.004FCA9D@thoughtworks.com>
References: <OF904FBF7E.704E824A-ON862570D0.004F9453-862570D0.004FCA9D@thoughtworks.com>
Message-ID: <43A351A2.400@johnwlong.com>

How did this go?

--
John

Joe O'Brien wrote:
> What: Ruby / Selenium Hackfest
> 
> When: Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 PM
> 
> Where: (A location for this event hasn't been chosen yet)
> 
> Event Description: Alright folks.  As promised, we are planning a hackfest 
> for Selenium on Tuesday night, December 13.  Bring a laptop, some snacks 
> to share and a festive mood.  All skill levels are welcome (this is a 
> great opportunity to learn).
> 
> What is Selenium?  Selenium is a test tool for web applications.  Selenium 
> is written in JavaScript and tests directly against the DOM in your 
> browser.  See http://selenium.thoughtworks.com for more info.  Jason 
> Huggins, the creator, will be there to give us a short demo and look see 
> before we get started. 
> 
> Why the Ruby group?  Selenium has language drivers that help drive the 
> tests.  We need help on the Ruby driver.  We also need help in other areas 
> if you want to develop in JavaScript, Java, Perl, Python, or any other 
> language. 
> 
> We will have it at the ThoughtWorks offices.  I'm not sure if food is 
> going to be provided or not (I'll know by the day before).  We will have 
> wireless and wired options for internet. 
> 
> This will be fun! 
> 
> The ThoughtWorks offices are located at 651 West Washington, in downtown 
> (http://rubyurl.com/0vj).
> 
> Directions:
> Under normal circumstances you would simply take the Washington exit off 
> of 94/90, but they have demolished the bridge. If you get off at Madison 
> and head east back over the interstate you will see a parking lot there at 
> the first light.
> 
> The building entrance on Desplains will be open until 7. The elevators 
> will be on until 7 as well so that people can get to 6. After that, please 
> feel free to call Joe at 614/906-1394 and I'll have someone get you.
> 
> //- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - 
> //    Joe O'Brien, artisan
> //    ThoughtWorks, Inc.
> //    http://blog.objo.com
> //    Y! id = joeobjo,  gmail = obrien.joe
> //    cell: 614\906-1394
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> 
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From jason at multiply.org  Fri Dec 16 18:51:00 2005
From: jason at multiply.org (jason@multiply.org)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:51:00 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
Message-ID: <20051216235027.69345570141@server1.mengelt.com>

I thought that it went pretty well.

I posted my writeup at http://www.multiply.org/notebook/ and I saw that chris posted his writeup at http://weblog.lonelylion.com/.

I also contacted the author of the selectFrame patch and he gave me some more info that should help me test and/or improve that patch.

What did everyone else think?

-jason

-----Original Message-----

From:  "John W. Long" <rubygroup at johnwlong.com>
Subj:  Re: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
Date:  Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:45 pm
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How did this go?

--
John

Joe O'Brien wrote:
> What: Ruby / Selenium Hackfest
> 
> When: Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 PM
> 
> Where: (A location for this event hasn't been chosen yet)
> 
> Event Description: Alright folks.  As promised, we are planning a hackfest 
> for Selenium on Tuesday night, December 13.  Bring a laptop, some snacks 
> to share and a festive mood.  All skill levels are welcome (this is a 
> great opportunity to learn).
> 
> What is Selenium?  Selenium is a test tool for web applications.  Selenium 
> is written in JavaScript and tests directly against the DOM in your 
> browser.  See http://selenium.thoughtworks.com for more info.  Jason 
> Huggins, the creator, will be there to give us a short demo and look see 
> before we get started. 
> 
> Why the Ruby group?  Selenium has language drivers that help drive the 
> tests.  We need help on the Ruby driver.  We also need help in other areas 
> if you want to develop in JavaScript, Java, Perl, Python, or any other 
> language. 
> 
> We will have it at the ThoughtWorks offices.  I'm not sure if food is 
> going to be provided or not (I'll know by the day before).  We will have 
> wireless and wired options for internet. 
> 
> This will be fun! 
> 
> The ThoughtWorks offices are located at 651 West Washington, in downtown 
> (http://rubyurl.com/0vj).
> 
> Directions:
> Under normal circumstances you would simply take the Washington exit off 
> of 94/90, but they have demolished the bridge. If you get off at Madison 
> and head east back over the interstate you will see a parking lot there at 
> the first light.
> 
> The building entrance on Desplains will be open until 7. The elevators 
> will be on until 7 as well so that people can get to 6. After that, please 
> feel free to call Joe at 614/906-1394 and I'll have someone get you.
> 
> //- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - 
> //    Joe O'Brien, artisan
> //    ThoughtWorks, Inc.
> //    http://blog.objo.com
> //    Y! id = joeobjo,  gmail = obrien.joe
> //    cell: 614\906-1394
> //- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
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From JOBrien at thoughtworks.com  Fri Dec 16 22:04:00 2005
From: JOBrien at thoughtworks.com (Joe O'Brien)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:04:00 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
In-Reply-To: <20051216235027.69345570141@server1.mengelt.com>
Message-ID: <OFE48640C9.8C441640-ON862570DA.001063DB-862570DA.0010D925@thoughtworks.com>

>> How did this go?
>
> I thought that it went pretty well.

It went extremely well.  The feedback I got from others was very positive. 
 Based on the feedback we have decided to include this as a monthly thing. 
 Not necessarily Selenium, but a hackfest in general  (although people are 
always encouraged to work on it).  People seemed very happy with having 
the time to a - socialize and b - be a little more free in what we were 
doing. 

One of the ideas floated was to take the regular meetings down to either 
one presentation or a small set of lightning rounds in under and hour. 
Then take the remaining time and use if as a hackfest like time.  Split 
into groups, pair up, or work on your own with the ability to tap someone 
on the shoulder if needed. 

What does everyone else think?

-Joe

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From ryan.platte at pobox.com  Fri Dec 16 22:39:09 2005
From: ryan.platte at pobox.com (Ryan Platte)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:39:09 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
In-Reply-To: <OFE48640C9.8C441640-ON862570DA.001063DB-862570DA.0010D925@thoughtworks.com>
References: <20051216235027.69345570141@server1.mengelt.com>
	<OFE48640C9.8C441640-ON862570DA.001063DB-862570DA.0010D925@thoughtworks.com>
Message-ID: <2f1a1dcb0512161939j572e817bk2af0c3037b18b30@mail.gmail.com>

On 12/16/05, Joe O'Brien <JOBrien at thoughtworks.com> wrote:
>
> One of the ideas floated was to take the regular meetings down to either one
> presentation or a small set of lightning rounds in under and hour.  Then
> take the remaining time and use if as a hackfest like time.  Split into
> groups, pair up, or work on your own with the ability to tap someone on the
> shoulder if needed.
>
> What does everyone else think?

Sounds fantastic! Exactly what I'm hoping for.

--
Ryan Platte


From jason at multiply.org  Fri Dec 16 23:22:23 2005
From: jason at multiply.org (Jason Gessner)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 22:22:23 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Chicago Open Source Language Planet
Message-ID: <8C0060C7-A1F0-439C-B6A5-9705A4C72C5E@multiply.org>

Hi All.

I have started top put together a planet (http:// 
www.planetplanet.org/) feed aggregator for our local user group crews  
and other local open source hackers.

At the moment, this is hosted on my server at http:// 
chicagoopensource.multiply.org/

I don't like the name, so if anyone has suggestions, please fire them  
off.

Also, the people on there i either didn't need to ask permission from  
or have emailed me specifically asking to be added.

If you have a blog and would like to be added, please reply off list  
and let me know!

Happy blogging!

-jason gessner
     jason at multiply.org

From ehs at pobox.com  Sat Dec 17 12:52:12 2005
From: ehs at pobox.com (Edward Summers)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 11:52:12 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
In-Reply-To: <OFE48640C9.8C441640-ON862570DA.001063DB-862570DA.0010D925@thoughtworks.com>
References: <OFE48640C9.8C441640-ON862570DA.001063DB-862570DA.0010D925@thoughtworks.com>
Message-ID: <983B4FC7-CD4D-4C58-8D1A-AE68DFBFE197@pobox.com>


On Dec 16, 2005, at 9:04 PM, Joe O'Brien wrote:

> One of the ideas floated was to take the regular meetings down to  
> either one presentation or a small set of lightning rounds in under  
> and hour.  Then take the remaining time and use if as a hackfest  
> like time.  Split into groups, pair up, or work on your own with  
> the ability to tap someone on the shoulder if needed.
>
> What does everyone else think?

I missed the Selenium hackfest but I really like this idea. I think  
it'll be a great opportunity to share little project ideas that we  
are working on, or get involved with other peoples projects.

//Ed

From qzzzq1 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 17 13:52:12 2005
From: qzzzq1 at gmail.com (aberant)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:52:12 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
In-Reply-To: <983B4FC7-CD4D-4C58-8D1A-AE68DFBFE197@pobox.com>
References: <OFE48640C9.8C441640-ON862570DA.001063DB-862570DA.0010D925@thoughtworks.com>
	<983B4FC7-CD4D-4C58-8D1A-AE68DFBFE197@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <507da57a0512171052j42007441u1ab0d87a6114e828@mail.gmail.com>

i agree as well..  and i think that by showing ruby newcomers not only
the 'how' but by showing them real examples of code, they will
understand the 'why' as well...

On 12/17/05, Edward Summers <ehs at pobox.com> wrote:
>
> On Dec 16, 2005, at 9:04 PM, Joe O'Brien wrote:
>
> > One of the ideas floated was to take the regular meetings down to
> > either one presentation or a small set of lightning rounds in under
> > and hour.  Then take the remaining time and use if as a hackfest
> > like time.  Split into groups, pair up, or work on your own with
> > the ability to tap someone on the shoulder if needed.
> >
> > What does everyone else think?
>
> I missed the Selenium hackfest but I really like this idea. I think
> it'll be a great opportunity to share little project ideas that we
> are working on, or get involved with other peoples projects.
>
> //Ed
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From jason at multiply.org  Sat Dec 17 15:01:07 2005
From: jason at multiply.org (Jason Gessner)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:01:07 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] advice for customizing rails form error
	messages / display?
Message-ID: <292C6D80-8C0F-4EC0-B9A4-A735DC91B0D9@multiply.org>

Hi All.

I found a way to customize the error handling for rails forms and  
form elements, but it seems too cumbersome.  I haven't been able to  
figure out an easier way to do this.

The issue is summarized on my site:  http://www.multiply.org/notebook/ 
archives/2005/12/rails_view_erro.html

Has anyone done this in a simpler way?

Thanks!

-jason gessner
     jason at multiply.org

From sl4mmy at zerosphere.org  Sat Dec 17 19:47:08 2005
From: sl4mmy at zerosphere.org (Kent R. Spillner)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:47:08 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
In-Reply-To: <OFE48640C9.8C441640-ON862570DA.001063DB-862570DA.0010D925@thoughtworks.com>
References: <OFE48640C9.8C441640-ON862570DA.001063DB-862570DA.0010D925@thoughtworks.com>
Message-ID: <43A4B18C.2000409@zerosphere.org>

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Hi, Joe-

Joe O'Brien wrote:
> One of the ideas floated was to take the regular meetings down to either
> one presentation or a small set of lightning rounds in under and hour.
>  Then take the remaining time and use if as a hackfest like time.  Split
> into groups, pair up, or work on your own with the ability to tap
> someone on the shoulder if needed.  
> 
> What does everyone else think?

I like it!

Best,
Kent
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From NStowe at TheTTGroup.com  Mon Dec 19 10:10:29 2005
From: NStowe at TheTTGroup.com (Stowe, Nola)
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:10:29 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest
Message-ID: <A8DB527335656742B82AA4CB101C96FD01F33B42@mail.windows.thettgroup.com>

Very fun ... I worked on adding some images to indicate pass/fail for the
tests along with some help from a reg expression guru (sorry, I didn't catch
his name). Waiting on Jason Huggins to contact me for the code changes we
made so he can put it in the code base.  


Agree with having more hackfests and meeting/hackfest combos. 

-----Original Message-----
From: John W. Long [mailto:rubygroup at johnwlong.com] 
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 5:46 PM
To: member discussions of the Chicago Area Ruby Group
Subject: Re: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Selenium Hackfest

How did this go?

--
John

Joe O'Brien wrote:
> What: Ruby / Selenium Hackfest
> 
> When: Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 PM
> 
> Where: (A location for this event hasn't been chosen yet)
> 
> Event Description: Alright folks.  As promised, we are planning a 
> hackfest for Selenium on Tuesday night, December 13.  Bring a laptop, 
> some snacks to share and a festive mood.  All skill levels are welcome 
> (this is a great opportunity to learn).
> 
> What is Selenium?  Selenium is a test tool for web applications.  
> Selenium is written in JavaScript and tests directly against the DOM 
> in your browser.  See http://selenium.thoughtworks.com for more info.  
> Jason Huggins, the creator, will be there to give us a short demo and 
> look see before we get started.
> 
> Why the Ruby group?  Selenium has language drivers that help drive the 
> tests.  We need help on the Ruby driver.  We also need help in other 
> areas if you want to develop in JavaScript, Java, Perl, Python, or any 
> other language.
> 
> We will have it at the ThoughtWorks offices.  I'm not sure if food is 
> going to be provided or not (I'll know by the day before).  We will 
> have wireless and wired options for internet.
> 
> This will be fun! 
> 
> The ThoughtWorks offices are located at 651 West Washington, in 
> downtown (http://rubyurl.com/0vj).
> 
> Directions:
> Under normal circumstances you would simply take the Washington exit 
> off of 94/90, but they have demolished the bridge. If you get off at 
> Madison and head east back over the interstate you will see a parking 
> lot there at the first light.
> 
> The building entrance on Desplains will be open until 7. The elevators 
> will be on until 7 as well so that people can get to 6. After that, 
> please feel free to call Joe at 614/906-1394 and I'll have someone get
you.
> 
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From JOBrien at thoughtworks.com  Mon Dec 19 17:35:06 2005
From: JOBrien at thoughtworks.com (Joe O'Brien)
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:35:06 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] Rails Job in Chicago
Message-ID: <OFACB4B16D.26650F91-ON862570DC.007BF163-862570DC.007C0FAA@thoughtworks.com>

Just curious on Ruby advancement and came across a job add on Dice. Anyone 
interested?

http://rubyurl.com/N5W

-Joe

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From rubygroup at johnwlong.com  Sat Dec 24 11:06:13 2005
From: rubygroup at johnwlong.com (John W. Long)
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 10:06:13 -0600
Subject: [Chicago Area Ruby Group] advice for customizing rails form
 error messages / display?
In-Reply-To: <292C6D80-8C0F-4EC0-B9A4-A735DC91B0D9@multiply.org>
References: <292C6D80-8C0F-4EC0-B9A4-A735DC91B0D9@multiply.org>
Message-ID: <43AD71F5.60508@johnwlong.com>

I think that's the simplest way. It does seem a little cumbersome, but 
it does work. The good part is that once you customize it for your 
application, you won't have to do it again.

--
John

Jason Gessner wrote:
> Hi All.
> 
> I found a way to customize the error handling for rails forms and  
> form elements, but it seems too cumbersome.  I haven't been able to  
> figure out an easier way to do this.
> 
> The issue is summarized on my site:  http://www.multiply.org/notebook/ 
> archives/2005/12/rails_view_erro.html
> 
> Has anyone done this in a simpler way?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -jason gessner
>      jason at multiply.org
> _______________________________________________
> ChicagoGroup-Members-List mailing list
> ChicagoGroup-Members-List at rubyforge.org
> http://rubyforge.org/mailman/listinfo/chicagogroup-members-list
>