So you want to have a rails application instantly? Thanks to the new application generator functionality of rails 2.3 and my new plugin this is now possible!
How does it work? First, make sure you have installed the rails 2.3 rc1 gem (available at http://www.rubyonrails.org/) and run the following command:
rails example_shop -m http://www.jeevidee.nl/instant_rails_application.txt
This will install a rails application with models, views, controllers, routes, and even translations and fixtures already generated. Plus it will do the migrations and start your server so can you have a look at your new application :).
There is still work to be done, because a good application will not go without tests. The plugin dm_generator is work in progress and I hope I can add this feature soon. Furthermore, the plugin has a low test coverage so bugs are likely to appear. Together with proper documentation this is another TODO item.
If you want to use your own templates, make a fork of dm_templates and change it the way you like it. If you see missing functionality report it here or fork dm_generator and add it yourself. If you have a cool design that you want to show? Please add it to the dm_designs repository by forking it and doing a pull request.
Here is a summary of features that I would like to see myself:
- Specs/tests for the generator itself
- Good documentation of the generator
- Test/Spec and Cucumber templates
- Better generation of routes
- Configuration of the default files that should be generated outside of dm_generator manifest
If you see missing features, please suggest them here in the comments.
Slides of my presentation at Amsterdam.rb can be found here or on slideshare