gistfile1.rb

class Document < ActiveRecord::Base
    include HTTParty
    format :json
    base_uri "https://www.documentcloud.org"
    debug_output $stdout # optional

    def update_published_url
        self.class.put("/api/documents/#{self.dc_id}.json", 
            basic_auth: {
                username: ENV['DOCUMENTCLOUD_USERNAME'], 
                password: ENV['DOCUMENTCLOUD_PASSWORD']
            },
            body: {
                "published_url" => "#{ENV['DOCUMENT_URL_BASE']}/#{self.dc_id}"
            }
        )
    end
	
    # other stuff
end