Writing a generic active record class for multiple databases and tables

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Hello all,

I'm a Ruby on Rails beginner.

Let's say I'm trying to write a Database administration app.

1. Is there a way to query mysql for all the databases available. 2. How do I query a database to get a hash of all the tables availabe. 3. Is it possible to write a dynamic active record class, which can be used to modify and show records from a selected database and table. Similar to phpadmin.

Any ideas?

Thanks! Emilio