From: Mage <mage@...>
Date: 2006-02-03T21:58:08+09:00
Subject: nil or NameError

          Hello,

(1..2).each { if 1 == 2 then a = 5 else puts a end }
nil
nil

(1..2).each { if 1 == 2 then b = 5 else puts a end }
NameError: undefined local variable or method `a' for main:Object
        from (irb):8
        from (irb):8


Okay, I understand what happend, but I am wondering. Is this okay? Is 
there any philosophical reason behind it or it's just easier for the 
interpreter?

       Mage