Variable method calls - proper Ruby syntax?

Question

I want to do this:

for u in users
  ['four', 'five', 'six', 'seven', 'eight'].each do |n|
    win_streak = u."#{n}_win_streak"
  end
end

But am get this: syntax error, unexpected tSTRING_BEG.

What is the proper syntax?

hammar · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-26 03:46:54Z

3

Use the Object#send method:

win_streak = u.send("#{n}_win_streak")

answered May 26, 2011 at 3:46

hammar

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