From: Igal Koshevoy <igal@...>
Date: 2008-07-01T18:52:17+09:00
Subject: Re: Dynamic Variables

Marc Heiler wrote:
> Is there any way in ruby to create dynamic variables?
>
> counter = 52
> box#{counter} = "cat and dogs"
>
> There would be then a new variable
> box52
>
> Note that this is not a question whether someone should do it or not -
> this is solely whether it is doable or not. Until today I thought it is
> somehow possible with eval but I failed, so I assume it is not possible.
>   
irb(main):010:0> counter = 52
=> 52
irb(main):011:0> eval "box#{counter} = 'cat and dogs'"
=> "cat and dogs"
irb(main):012:0> box52
=> "cat and dogs"

-igal