method

instance_eval

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instance_eval(...) public

Evaluates a string containing Ruby source code, or the given block, within the context of the receiver (obj). In order to set the context, the variable self is set to obj while the code is executing, giving the code access to obj’s instance variables. In the version of instance_eval that takes a String, the optional second and third parameters supply a filename and starting line number that are used when reporting compilation errors. 

   class Klass
     def initialize
       @secret = 99
     end
   end
   k = Klass.new
   k.instance_eval { @secret }   #=> 99
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August 18, 2015
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Add method to instacne eval

We can add method to instance by using instance_eval.

Code example

string = "String"
string.instance_eval do
  def new_method
    self.reverse
  end
end

Output

irb(main):033:0> string.new_method
=> "gnirtS"