Shea Martin wrote:
> I think I know the answer to this already, but...
> 
> Is there a what to make a block parameter mandatory?
> 
> <code>
> def no_block( p_str )
>     puts "#{p_str}"
> end
> 
> def block( &p_block )
>     puts "#{p_block}"
> end
> 
> no_block #this will cause an exception
> block #this doesn't, but is still missing parameter?
> </code>
> 
> I know, I could just raise my own exception if p_block == nil, just 
> wondering why the difference?  Or am I wrong?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> ~S

I think you guys missed part of my post:
"I know, I could just raise my own exception if p_block == nil, just
wondering why the difference?"

Although thank you for reinforcing the concept of raising my own exception.

~S