1.7.3 Get methods

attribute <-argument_type: index=[int] -> type

Type of the 1-based argument. For compatibility with methods and variables. Returns type(any) if index equals 1 or @default.

attribute <-convert: any -> attribute

Convert a name into an attribute with this name and attribute<-value @nil. Used to associate attributes without giving them a value:

send(Object, attribute, age).
send(Sheet, append, age).

See also

object->attribute

attribute <-get: object -> any

Fetch the value of the attribute. No arguments may be supplied. Compatibility with get_method<-get.