parser

We are in need of some ruby code to plug intothe back-end of a rails application. Using a set of internal ruby libraries, you will process data from various web applications and PDF files, importing the filtered data into a database via ActiveRecord. The parsing framework uses both CSS selectors and XML transformations when necessary. Some of the parsers have already been written and can be used as a starting point and serve as an example. It will be expected that you produce clean, easy-to-maintain code. You should be comfortable using Subversion, and working in a Unix (FreeBSD) environment. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows? (depending on the nature? of the deliverables): a)? For web sites or? other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software? installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Ruby, unix