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author | Santiago Pastorino <santiago@wyeworks.com> | 2010-08-14 02:13:00 -0300 |
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committer | Santiago Pastorino <santiago@wyeworks.com> | 2010-08-14 04:12:33 -0300 |
commit | b451de0d6de4df6bc66b274cec73b919f823d5ae (patch) | |
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diff --git a/activerecord/lib/active_record/callbacks.rb b/activerecord/lib/active_record/callbacks.rb index aa92bf999f..c203581735 100644 --- a/activerecord/lib/active_record/callbacks.rb +++ b/activerecord/lib/active_record/callbacks.rb @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ require 'active_support/core_ext/array/wrap' module ActiveRecord # = Active Record Callbacks - # + # # Callbacks are hooks into the lifecycle of an Active Record object that allow you to trigger logic # before or after an alteration of the object state. This can be used to make sure that associated and # dependent objects are deleted when +destroy+ is called (by overwriting +before_destroy+) or to massage attributes @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ module ActiveRecord # <tt>after_rollback</tt>. # # That's a total of ten callbacks, which gives you immense power to react and prepare for each state in the - # Active Record lifecycle. The sequence for calling <tt>Base#save</tt> for an existing record is similar, + # Active Record lifecycle. The sequence for calling <tt>Base#save</tt> for an existing record is similar, # except that each <tt>_on_create</tt> callback is replaced by the corresponding <tt>_on_update</tt> callback. # # Examples: @@ -55,8 +55,8 @@ module ActiveRecord # # == Inheritable callback queues # - # Besides the overwritable callback methods, it's also possible to register callbacks through the - # use of the callback macros. Their main advantage is that the macros add behavior into a callback + # Besides the overwritable callback methods, it's also possible to register callbacks through the + # use of the callback macros. Their main advantage is that the macros add behavior into a callback # queue that is kept intact down through an inheritance hierarchy. # # class Topic < ActiveRecord::Base @@ -67,8 +67,8 @@ module ActiveRecord # before_destroy :destroy_readers # end # - # Now, when <tt>Topic#destroy</tt> is run only +destroy_author+ is called. When <tt>Reply#destroy</tt> is - # run, both +destroy_author+ and +destroy_readers+ are called. Contrast this to the following situation + # Now, when <tt>Topic#destroy</tt> is run only +destroy_author+ is called. When <tt>Reply#destroy</tt> is + # run, both +destroy_author+ and +destroy_readers+ are called. Contrast this to the following situation # where the +before_destroy+ methis is overriden: # # class Topic < ActiveRecord::Base @@ -79,20 +79,20 @@ module ActiveRecord # def before_destroy() destroy_readers end # end # - # In that case, <tt>Reply#destroy</tt> would only run +destroy_readers+ and _not_ +destroy_author+. - # So, use the callback macros when you want to ensure that a certain callback is called for the entire - # hierarchy, and use the regular overwriteable methods when you want to leave it up to each descendant + # In that case, <tt>Reply#destroy</tt> would only run +destroy_readers+ and _not_ +destroy_author+. + # So, use the callback macros when you want to ensure that a certain callback is called for the entire + # hierarchy, and use the regular overwriteable methods when you want to leave it up to each descendant # to decide whether they want to call +super+ and trigger the inherited callbacks. # - # *IMPORTANT:* In order for inheritance to work for the callback queues, you must specify the - # callbacks before specifying the associations. Otherwise, you might trigger the loading of a + # *IMPORTANT:* In order for inheritance to work for the callback queues, you must specify the + # callbacks before specifying the associations. Otherwise, you might trigger the loading of a # child before the parent has registered the callbacks and they won't be inherited. # # == Types of callbacks # # There are four types of callbacks accepted by the callback macros: Method references (symbol), callback objects, - # inline methods (using a proc), and inline eval methods (using a string). Method references and callback objects - # are the recommended approaches, inline methods using a proc are sometimes appropriate (such as for + # inline methods (using a proc), and inline eval methods (using a string). Method references and callback objects + # are the recommended approaches, inline methods using a proc are sometimes appropriate (such as for # creating mix-ins), and inline eval methods are deprecated. # # The method reference callbacks work by specifying a protected or private method available in the object, like this: @@ -170,14 +170,14 @@ module ActiveRecord # end # end # - # The callback macros usually accept a symbol for the method they're supposed to run, but you can also + # The callback macros usually accept a symbol for the method they're supposed to run, but you can also # pass a "method string", which will then be evaluated within the binding of the callback. Example: # # class Topic < ActiveRecord::Base # before_destroy 'self.class.delete_all "parent_id = #{id}"' # end # - # Notice that single quotes (') are used so the <tt>#{id}</tt> part isn't evaluated until the callback + # Notice that single quotes (') are used so the <tt>#{id}</tt> part isn't evaluated until the callback # is triggered. Also note that these inline callbacks can be stacked just like the regular ones: # # class Topic < ActiveRecord::Base @@ -187,23 +187,23 @@ module ActiveRecord # # == The +after_find+ and +after_initialize+ exceptions # - # Because +after_find+ and +after_initialize+ are called for each object found and instantiated by a finder, - # such as <tt>Base.find(:all)</tt>, we've had to implement a simple performance constraint (50% more speed - # on a simple test case). Unlike all the other callbacks, +after_find+ and +after_initialize+ will only be + # Because +after_find+ and +after_initialize+ are called for each object found and instantiated by a finder, + # such as <tt>Base.find(:all)</tt>, we've had to implement a simple performance constraint (50% more speed + # on a simple test case). Unlike all the other callbacks, +after_find+ and +after_initialize+ will only be # run if an explicit implementation is defined (<tt>def after_find</tt>). In that case, all of the # callback types will be called. # # == <tt>before_validation*</tt> returning statements # - # If the returning value of a +before_validation+ callback can be evaluated to +false+, the process will be - # aborted and <tt>Base#save</tt> will return +false+. If Base#save! is called it will raise a + # If the returning value of a +before_validation+ callback can be evaluated to +false+, the process will be + # aborted and <tt>Base#save</tt> will return +false+. If Base#save! is called it will raise a # ActiveRecord::RecordInvalid exception. Nothing will be appended to the errors object. # # == Canceling callbacks # - # If a <tt>before_*</tt> callback returns +false+, all the later callbacks and the associated action are - # cancelled. If an <tt>after_*</tt> callback returns +false+, all the later callbacks are cancelled. - # Callbacks are generally run in the order they are defined, with the exception of callbacks defined as + # If a <tt>before_*</tt> callback returns +false+, all the later callbacks and the associated action are + # cancelled. If an <tt>after_*</tt> callback returns +false+, all the later callbacks are cancelled. + # Callbacks are generally run in the order they are defined, with the exception of callbacks defined as # methods on the model, which are called last. # # == Transactions @@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ module ActiveRecord # # == Debugging callbacks # - # To list the methods and procs registered with a particular callback, append <tt>_callback_chain</tt> to + # To list the methods and procs registered with a particular callback, append <tt>_callback_chain</tt> to # the callback name that you wish to list and send that to your class from the Rails console: # # >> Topic.after_save_callback_chain |