From: Adam Bozanich <adam.boz@...>
Date: 2007-06-25T07:48:02+09:00
Subject: Re: variables to call methods in ruby...

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On 6/24/07, Harnish <harnishb@amazon.com> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> This is Harnish.  I was just wondering if I could call methods using
> variables?
>
> As for example:
>
> -----------------
> testfunc = "func"
>
> class Test
>         def self.func
>                 puts "hello there...!"
>         end
> end
>
> Test.<testfunc>
> -----------------
>
> Essentially I want to call Test.func; but "func" lies in the variable
> testfunc; is it possible for me to invoke Test.func using variable
> testfunc?  If yes, how?  Any ideas, greatly appreciated.


You can use send:

testfunc = "func"

class Test
    def self.func
        puts "hello there...!"
    end
end

Test.send testfunc

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