Jari Williamsson wrote: > Michal Gabrukiewicz wrote: > > >> THE INTERESTING THING: 'get_foo' works with 'x' and 'self.x' > > Yes, but with different result behind the scenes. 'x' is the same as > 'x()', while 'self.x' is the same a '@x' I think this is not correct. Since there are no local variable "x" in method get_foo, bot "x" and "self.x" will send message x to self. If you reopen class User: class User def x "2" end end Both x and self.x in get_foo will return "2", even if @x is "1" Regards, -- Cláudio Caseiro -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.