From: dblack@...
Date: 2007-06-16T06:45:49+09:00
Subject: Re: alias_method for static method

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Hi --

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007, Borja Mart=EDn wrote:

> Hi,
> I was wondering if it is possible to create aliases for class methods, as=
=20
> alias_method seems to work only for instance methods.
> Thanks in advance

Class methods are singleton methods defined in a class's singleton
class.  So, to get into the right scope you would do:

   class << YourClass

and then you can use alias and/or alias_method.


David

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