From: Ryan Davis <ryand-ruby@...>
Date: 2012-04-26T09:38:15+09:00
Subject: Re: Method Missing as Filter


On Apr 25, 2012, at 16:13 , Christopher D. wrote:

> Let's say I have a model called User. User has two attributes or table
> columns: id, username
> 
> I can check that there is indeed a username ("Tom") and return 1 if
> there is one and 0 by using this code
> User.find_by_username("Tom")? 1 : 0
> 
> How would I find out Tom's corresponding id?

1) This is a rails question, not a ruby question. Please use the appropriate forum.

2) You do know that both 0 and 1 are truthy in ruby, yes? Don't get bit by that.