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Re: rdoc'ing uri.rb: msg#00038

Subject: Re: rdoc'ing uri.rb
On Wednesday 24 March 2004 18:11, Gavin Sinclair wrote:
> On Saturday, March 20, 2004, 4:14:50 AM, Dmitry wrote:
> > Here is my initial attempt to document/convert docs to rdoc uri.rb
> > from stdlib.
>
> I'm comitting them as-is, but I'll make some comments below.
Cool

> 1. The URI module should be documented with some background and
>    examples.  This is a good place to provide a roadmap, enabling
>    readers to see some structure and purpose amonst the mess of
>    classes.
In TODO now

> 2. There's little or no need to give the methods the full "synopsis,
>    args, description, usage" treatment, although it does look
>    professional :)  The drawback is that it takes up a lot of space.  But
>    still, full credit for providing lots of information.
I did think about that, but looked in the Logger.rb and saw there that style.
Now I know how to do it ;)

>    Still, in some cases, like URI.join, the description doesn't have
>    enough detail.
My fault

> 3. There are a few English and formatting errors which I'll correct
>    when I have time.  
Thanks!

>    This is not a criticism! 
Why not? I'd be glad to hear it :-)

> 4. In URI::HTTP, I'll remove the "Description" headings as they are
>    too prominent in the output, and are redundant, anyway.
Ok :)

> All in all, a fantastic base to build upon.
Thanks, one Q.
As I continue working with uri.rb will you accept any other patches with docs 
for it? 
As I see now, probably I could make it more comprehensive.

> Thanks,
> Gavin

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