FlexibleCoder

Flexiblecoder.nl is a development environment used by Robert Venema. I'm currently working as a Linux system administrator at a Dutch hosting company.

Scripts (such as PHP, Bash etc.) and information posted here is for personal use and archive. However, some of it may be of interest to others as well.

Enjoy!

Currently Flexiblecoder.nl is being configured so students have a ready to go setup they can use building their cool webapplications.

STEP 1: CREATE PROJECT

Define a projectname that will be used for your Ruby on Rails application. More information on how to get started with Ruby and Flex can be found on the CMD Wiki website.

STEP 2: CONFIGURE ROUTE

When the Rails framework has been generated we need to update it's route. Use your favorite editor and open the file /config/routes.rb. Replace the existing line

map.connect '/:controller/:action/:id'

with

map.connect 'Projectname/:controller/:action/:id'.

STEP 3: CREATE MYSQL DATABASE

Make sure your database is built correctly according the naming conventions in Ruby on Rails. Use the NamingConventions in Ruby on Rails website to built your database. Use PHPMyAdmin to maintain your database.

STEP 4: MAINTAIN YOUR PROJECT

You can update your project by using FTP. Develop your application on a local computer. When you're finished building a component you can upload it from your local computer to your online project. When working with the Rails Framework the most important folder will be your /app/ directory.

Overview of current projects running on this server:

1. Online Survey Improvements (Graduation Demo)
2. Development Showcase (PHP, JavaScript, CSS etc.)
3. Custom PHP-Framework / CMS

Inactive projects:

1. Digitalmind
2. Eval
3. Friese Pop Encyclopedie

If you want a Ruby on Rails project up and running, contact Robert