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Asked: June 17, 20262026-06-17T09:28:08+00:00 2026-06-17T09:28:08+00:00

How can I call super class method within class like: class A def foo

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How can I call super class method within class like:

class A  
  def foo  
    puts "lol"  
  end  
end

class B < A  
  foo  
end
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    2026-06-17T09:28:09+00:00Added an answer on June 17, 2026 at 9:28 am

    You’re trying to call an instance method from within the context of a class. This is not valid.

    What would work:

    class A  
      def self.foo  
        puts "lol"  
      end  
    end
    
    class B < A  
      foo
    end
    
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