>That's because you're not exercising the section under @names.nil? >Try: mg = MegaGreeter.new(nil) >You spoiled it ;) >but this is a good way to explain it too... What does that have to do with anything? >Good points Stefano, conclusion *always* use "then" :) My first exposure to Ruby is the "Ruby in 20 Minutes" tutorial. If it's good practice to always use 'then', how about putting it in the tutorial? -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.