Links from January 2009
Graticule - A Ruby Geocoding API
This looks like a really promising gem for geocoding–it supports 6 different geocoding services and it looks super easy to use. There’s also a really useful Rails plugin. Too bad I’m not currently working on any location-based projects!
The Thing About Git
Great post by Ryan Tomayko about some more advanced Git topics involving the commit staging area, or the “index.” I have fallen completely in love with Git, and I love all the little extra things I keep learning about.
A Gaggle of Git Tips
Some great tips for working with Git from the team over at Viget
Stringex and ActsAsUrl
A great Rails plugin that helps to create URLs from entry titles. My favorite part: stuff like “10% off a purchase of $100” gets changed to “10-percent-off-a-purchase-of-100-dollars”. Checkout the README for more info.