After I implemented LaTeX rendering into my views, I was quite satisfied with how it came out. LaTeX can now be effortless inserted into a field that is textile enabled with very good results. But then I began to look at the code snippits and I realized how ugly they look when compared to the rest of the site. I did a quick web search for ways to incorporate syntax highlighting in Rails applications, but I wasn’t really satisfied with what I found. Then the solution smacked me in the face. Just extend RedCloth!

Deciding upon a navigation system is probably one of the most important choices in website design. The navigation system can make or break a sites usability. Because of the importance a good navigation system plays, I choose to ignore the many available Rails menu plugins and roll out my own so that it would work exactly as I needed it. In this tutorial, I will detail how to use the Rails plugin acts_as_nested_set to create your own dynamic navigation system.

It’s was sad day, but my server finally died on me. Unfortunatly, I just don’t have the money to replace it so I decided it was time to get a hosting provider. It was really difficult to decide on a provider because I was so used to having total control over my box. Plus, I like to live on the edge and have the latest and sometimes experimental versions of software. With all this in mind, I settled on HostingRails.com.