In Ruby what is the difference between those two (in code):
Class.methodClass#method
In Ruby what is the difference between those two (in code): Class.method Class#method
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In Ruby what is the difference between those two (in code):
Class.methodClass#method
The hash format (Class#method) is not valid ruby, but is used in documentation to describe an instance method.
Class methods are typically documented using a double-colon (Class::method).
You will see examples of both in the ruby docs (e.g. http://www.ruby-doc.org/core-1.9.3/String.html)
The dot format is used in code when actually calling a class method (Class.method), though I have seen some people (unfortunately) use it interchangeably with either the double-colon or hash in documentation.