Question

I would like to perform this simple test :

If a variable contains the string “abc” or “cba” perform task1, else perform task b Here is what I tried, which does not work :

<% if animal == "Meuh" || "Moooo" %>
This is a cow !
<% else %>
This is not a cow !
<% end %>

But This is not working.

Any hints please ?

Answer 1

ERB uses the same syntax as Ruby (and most languages):

<% if animal == "Meuh" || animal == "Moooo" %>

Alternatively (especially with lots of alternatives) you can use Array#include?:

<% if ['Meuh', 'Moooo'].include?(animal) %>