facets 1.8.54 → 2.0.0

data/AUTHORS

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+= Facets Contributing Authors
+
+== Project Manager & Primary Developer
+
+* Trans (Thomas Sawyer)
+
+== Toplevel Developers
+
+The following developers have contributed significant
+amounts of time to the developemnt of Facets. They are held
+in the highest regard for their efforts.
+
+* George Moschovitis
+* Tyler Rick
+* Florian Gross
+* Peter Vanbroekhoven
+
+== Rubyists of Distinction
+
+All of the following persons have contributed to 
+Facets is some form or fashion. All of their hard
+work is greatly appreciated.
+
+* Thibaut Barrère
+* Daniel J. Berger
+* Paul Brannan
+* Mikael Brockman
+* Jamis Buck
+* Renald Buter
+* Shashank Date
+* Robert Feldt
+* Mauricio Fernandez
+* Florian Frank
+* Hal Fulton
+* Michael Granger
+* Florian Gross
+* Sean O'Halpin
+* David Heinemeier Hansson
+* Thomas-Ivo Heinen
+* Dave Hoover
+* Ara T. Howard
+* MenTaLguY
+* Mohammad Khan
+* Richard Laugesen
+* Derek Lewis
+* Jan Molic
+* George Moschovitis
+* Michael Neumann
+* Tim Pease
+* Jonas Pfenniger
+* Ryan Platte
+* Christoph Rippel
+* Daniel Schierbeck
+* Gavin Sinclair
+* Tilo Sloboda
+* Phil Tomson
+* Peter Vanbroekhoven
+* Jim Weirich
+* Jeff Wood
+* Austin Ziegler
+* Why The Lucky Stiff
+
+If any names are missing from this list, please let me know
+and I will correct immediately.
+

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data/README

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-
 = Ruby Facets
 
-  "ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US"
+  http://facets.rubyforge.com
+
+  "ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO RUBY"
 
 
 == Introduction
 
-Ruby Facets is a collection of general purpose, pure-Ruby extensions and additions
-for the Ruby programming language. Facets is divided into two libraries, one for the
-extensions and the other for the additions. called Facets/CORE and Facets/MORE, respectively.
+Ruby Facets is the singele largest collection of general purpose method extensions
+and system additions for the Ruby programming language.
 
-Facets/CORE is a large collection of methods which extend the core capabilities of Ruby's
+The core extensions is a large collection of methods which extend the core capabilities of Ruby's
 built-in classes and modules. This collection of extension methods are unique by virtue of
-their atomicity. The methods are stored individually so that each can be required independently.
-This gives developers fine-grain control over which  extra methods to bring into his or her code.
-The collection currently contains over 400 methods spanning 28 classes and modules. It is an
-_atomic_ library in that the methods are packaged individually so that each can be _required_
-independently. This gives the programmer greater control to include only the extra methods he
-or she actually needs.
+their atomicity. The methods are stored in relatively small groups of tightly coupled methods so
+that each can be required independently. This gives developers the potential for much finer
+control over which extra methods to bring into their code.
 
-Facets/MORE are a collection of classes, modules and light frameworks whcih consitutes an ever
-growing and improving source of reusable components. Some very nice additions are provided,
-from an amazing SI Units system to an elegant Annotations system. And of course there are all
-the more typical goodies like Tuple, Functor and Multiton.
+The "more" additions are a collection of classes, modules and light meta-systems which
+consitutes an ever improving source of reusable components. Some very nice additions are
+provided, from the simple Functor class to a full-blown annotations system.
 
 
-== License
+== Installation
 
-The collection PER COLLECTION is licensed as follows:
+Ycan intall either via RubyGems or manually:
 
-  Ruby Facets
-  Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Thomas Sawyer
+  % gem install facets
 
-  Distributed under the terms of the Ruby license.
+or
 
-The Ruby license is a dual license that also provides for use of the GPL.
-Complete texts of both licenses accompany this document (see doc/COPYING).
+  % tar -xzf facets-2.x.x.tar.gz
+  % cd facets-2.x.x
+  % sudo task/setup
 
-  This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
-  it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
-  the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
-  (at your option) any later version.
 
-  This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
-  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
-  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
-  GNU General Public License for more details.
+== Compatability with 1.x series.
 
-  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
-  along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
-  Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307  USA
+Prior to 2.0, Facets was divided between CORE and MORE --standalone extensions vs.
+classes and modules, respectively. With 2.0, the idea of CORE has take only a
+slightly new meaning. Instead CORE now represents the libraries that are considerd essential
+and as such are loaded automatically when using ++require "facets"++. While still primarily
+made up of extension methods a few classes now belong to core as well. In conjuction
+with this the extension methods are no longer stored on a per-method basis, but rather in
+tight knit packs. While dividing the extension methods up on a per-method basis had certain advantages,
+not the least of which was a simple organization, it proved too granular --rather than "atomic"
+it was "subatomic". With 2.0 we have address this issue. All the extension methods have now been
+orgnized into small tightly related groups.
 
-Acknowledgments and Copyrights for particular snippets of borrowed code
-are given in their respective source. All licenses are either compatible
-with the Ruby license (namely the GPL) or the original author has given
-permission for inclusion of their code under such lincense.
+However, being able to require on the basis of a method is still a useful approach,
+so a compatability layer for the 1.x series has been created. It makes it possible to
+load Facets libraries on a per method basis, just as before, via require redirection.
+
+For example:
+
+  require 'facets/core/string/underscore'
+
+Will redirect according to the content of the underscore.rb file:
+
+  require  'facets/string/stylize'
+
+So the underscore method will be loaded just as before. But a few other *stylization*
+methods will be loaded as well. This actually proves a more useful approach b/c
+often one will want to use one of the related methods as well.
 
 
 == Mission
 
 Facets holds to the notion that the more we can reasonably integrate into
-a common foundation directed toward general needs, the better that foundation 
+a common foundation directed toward general needs, the better that foundation
 will be able to serve everyone. There are a number of advantages here:
 
     * Better Code-reuse
@@ -84,163 +91,78 @@ The easiest way to install is via RubyGems. On the command line enter:
 To manually install, unpack the .tar.bz2 package and use the included
 setup.rb script. For example:
 
-  > tar -xvzf facets,YYYY-MM-DD.tbz
-  > cd facets,YYYY-MM-DD
-  > sudo ruby setup.rb
+  > tar -xvzf facets-x.x.x.tar.gz
+  > cd facets-x.x.x
+  > sudo util/setup
+
+On Window the last step will be:
+
+  > ruby util/setup
 
 
 == Usage
 
 For detailed usage of any given method or module please refer to the
-API RDocs. Most are well documented. Assistance in improving 
+API RDocs. Most are well documented. Assistance in improving
 documentation though is always appreciated.
 
-The general require statement for an atomic facet extension is as follows: 
-
-  require 'facet/<class|module>/<method-name>'
-
-For example:
-
-  require 'facet/time/stamp'
-
-Teh path is alwasy lower. The name may differ a bit from the actual
-method being required. For instance, if the name ends in ?, !, or = the
-character is simply removed. For method names that are non-alphanumeric
-althogether, a name is chosen according to the chracters and
-prefixed with 'op_' for "operator" (see chart below).
-
-Most "atoms" contain but a single method, but excpetions occur when methods
-are very tightly related. In these case "stubs" are used to have one required
-method require the group.
-
-The use of "facet/" namespace techinally uses a redirection file to file in 
-facets/core. Redirection can be bypassed however:
+If you plan to use more then a few of Facets core method it is recommended
+that you require require the main facility.
 
-  require 'facets/core/time/stamp'
+  require 'facets'
 
-But this usage is discouraged and should only be used if it is for some
-reason neccessary or you are developing a library for Facets itself.
+This loads all the CORE functionality at once.
 
-If you are using more then a few facets it is recommended that before
-requiring any of them you first require the main facility.
+Of course you can use the CORE library piecemenal if you prefer.
+The general require statement for a core extensions library is:
 
-  require 'facets'
+  require 'facets/<class|module>/<method-lib>'
 
-This loads a set of facets considered "BASE" --currently a couple dozen
-very basic methods, and adds the facets library directories to the end
-of Ruby's load path. This allows you to require facets without even using
-the 'facet/...' prefix. Eg.
+For example:
 
-  require 'string/blank'
+  require 'facets/time/stamp'
 
-A handful of extension sets are also available. For example,
+Most "atoms" contain only a few methods, sometimes only one, but a few excpetions
+provide quite a few method, such as ++string/indexable.rb++.
 
-  require 'facet/string_as_array'
+You can load per-class or per-module groups of core methods by requiring the class
+or module by name. For example"
 
-adds some methods to Array that allow a String to behave more like
-an array of characters. Other useful sets include, 'random' which
-loads every facet method related to randomness and 'inflect' which
-loads a number of methods for manipulating strings in high-level
-ways, like #camelize and #pluralize.
+  require 'facets/time'
 
-It also should be pointed out that class methods are stored under
-the 'self' directory of a class. For example, to load the
-File::read_list method.
+Will require all the Time method extensions.
 
-  require 'facet/file/self/read_list'
+Note that some methods that were part of CORE in 1.8 and earlier are now
+part of MORE libraries. A good example is 'random.rb'. There were separated
+b/c they had more specialized usecases, where as CORE extensions are
+intended as general purpose.
 
 Using a Facets/MORE library of modules, classes or microframeworks
-is essentially the same. You can use the redirection path. Eg.
+is essentially the same. For example:
 
-  require 'facet/basicobject'
+  require 'facets/basicobject'
 
-Or do so directly.
+# PLEASE IGNORE THIS FOR NOW
+#
+# It is possible to eliminate the need for the 'facets/' prefix on requires if
+# the Facets libpaths are added to the LOAD_PATH. But this isn't as straight-foward
+# as it is for most libraries b/c of the layout of Facets library.
+#
+#   require 'facets-topload'
+#   require 'basicobject'
+#
+# Understand that on the off chance that another library has the same name as
+# one of Facets' everything will still work fine. You will just not be able to use the
+# prefixless shorcut to require it.
+#
+# END.
 
-  require 'facets/more/basicobject'
+Again, for details pertaining to the functionality of each feature, please see the API Docs.
 
-Again, if you load the main facility, you can eliminate the need for the 'facet/' prefix.
-
-  require 'facets'
-  require 'basicobject'
-
-Understand that on the off chance that another library has the same name as
-one of Facets' everything will still work fine. You will just not be able to use the
-prefixless shorcut to require it.
-
-For details pertaining to the functionality of each feature, please see the API Docs.
-
-== Important Considerations for certain Facets
-
-Some caution should be taken when using certain facets.
-What follows ois list of such facets and the reasons
-these particular facets should given special consideration.
-
-Some facets require other files to be loaded first
-that are not loaded automatically, like fileutils
-(i.e. they are part of the standard lib, not core).
-The file include all of the following.
-
-  date/*
-  fileutils/*
-  ostruct/*
-  logger/*
-  gem/*
-
-Others effect the system in slightly non-standard ways.
-Though such changes are kept to a minumim and intended
-to be backward compatible, there still may be edge cases
-that could cause another library to misbehave. 
-The following is a list known facets that may have 
-this potential.
-
-  array/op_fetch.rb
-  array/op_store.rb
-  binding/self/of_caller.rb
-  hash/op_fetch.rb
-  hash/op_store.rb
-  numeric/succ.rb
-  numeric/pred.rb
-  string/succ.rb
-  string/unpack.rb
-  module/attr.rb
-
-There are also some facets that are potentially unsafe b/c
-they change Ruby's default behavior in a nonconvential
-manner and hence are not designed to be backward compatible.
-Using these with a pre-existent program may cause the program
-to misbehave. So while they can be useful, be sure to 
-understand exactly what they do before putting them to 
- serious use.
-
-  hash/each.rb
-  module/methods.rb
-  object/method.rb
-  nilclass/op_fetch.rb
-  nilclass/empty.rb
-  nilclass/include.rb
-  nilclass/size.rb
-  nilclass/length.rb
-  nilclass/method_missing.rb
-
-== Facets' Directory Layout
-
-There are two subdirectories in Facets library, 'core', which stores
-the method extensions and 'more' which store the modules, classes and
-micorframeworks.
-
-The layout of Facets' core method files is straightfoward and well organized.
-All individual methods are stored in subdirectories under their effected 
-downcased class' or module's name.
-
-  '<class|module>/<method-name>'
-
-Class method are stored in the same manner but under a 'self' subdirectory.
-
-  'core/<class|module>/self/<method-name>'
 
 == Method File Names
 
-Operators are stored in the file system using english names. For instance for
+Operator method redirect files are stored using english names. For instance for
 Proc#* is 'proc/op_mul'.
 
 For reference, here is the chart.
@@ -271,7 +193,7 @@ For reference, here is the chart.
      []   => op_fetch
 
 Facets simply takes the '*' and translates it into a string acceptable
-to all file systems. Also, if a method ends in '=', '?' or '!' it is 
+to all file systems. Also, if a method ends in '=', '?' or '!' it is
 simply removed.
 
 
@@ -280,7 +202,7 @@ simply removed.
 This project thrives on contribution.
 
 If you have any extension methods, classes, modules or small frameworks
-that you think have general applicability and would like to see them 
+that you think have general applicability and would like to see them
 included in this project, don't hesitiate to submit. There's a very good
 chance it will be included.  Also, if you have better versions of any thing
 already included or simply have a patch, they too are more than welcome.
@@ -295,7 +217,7 @@ This collection was put together by, and largely written by Thomas Sawyer
 Some parts of this collection were written and/or inspired by other
 persons. Fortunately nearly all were copyrighted under the same open
 license, the Ruby License. In the few excpetions I have included the
-copyright notice with the source code. 
+copyright notice with the source code.
 
 Any code file not specifically labelled shall fall under the Ruby License.
 
@@ -305,10 +227,42 @@ source code, and an unobtrusive "Author(s)" section is given in the RDocs.
 
 Also see the AUTHORS file for a list of all contributing Rubyists.
 
-If anyone is missing from the list, please let me know and 
+If anyone is missing from the list, please let me know and
 I will correct right away. Thanks.
 
 
+== License
+
+The collection PER COLLECTION is licensed as follows:
+
+  Ruby Facets
+  Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Thomas Sawyer
+
+  Distributed under the terms of the Ruby license.
+
+The Ruby license is a dual license that also provides for use of the GPL.
+Complete texts of both licenses accompany this document (see doc/COPYING).
+
+  This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
+  it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
+  the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
+  (at your option) any later version.
+
+  This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+  GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+  along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
+  Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307  USA
+
+Acknowledgments and Copyrights for particular snippets of borrowed code
+are given in their respective source. All licenses are either compatible
+with the Ruby license (namely the GPL) or the original author has given
+permission for inclusion of their code under such lincense.
+
+
 == Pitch
 
   ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO RUBY!
@@ -325,6 +279,8 @@ I will correct right away. Thanks.
     Finally let's not forget even older "working" titles that were used
     along the way: Raspberry, ABC, Succ and the very original Tomslib.
 
-# Copyright (c)2006 Thomas Sawyer
-# facets.rubyforge.com
-# (ruby-lang.org) Do you Ruby?
+----
+
+Copyright (c)2007 Thomas Sawyer
+
+Do you Ruby? (http://ruby-lang.org)