Ruby Regexp group matching, assign variables on 1 line

Question

I\'m currently trying to rexp a string into multiple variables. Example string:

ryan_string = \"RyanOnRails: This is a test\"

I\'ve mat

Answer 1

You have to decide whether it is a good idea, but ruby regexp can (automagically) define local variables for you!

I am not yet sure whether this feature is awesome or just totally crazy, but your regex can define local variables.

ryan_string = "RyanOnRails: This is a test"
/^(?.*)(?:)(?)/ =~ ryan_string
# This defined three variables for you. Crazy, but true.
webframework # => "RyanOnRails"
puts "W: #{webframework} , C: #{colon}, R: #{rest}"

(Take a look at http://ruby-doc.org/core-2.1.1/Regexp.html , search for "local variable").

Note: As pointed out in a comment, I see that there is a similar and earlier answer to this question by @toonsend (https://stackoverflow.com/a/21412455). I do not think I was "stealing", but if you want to be fair with praises and honor the first answer, feel free :) I hope no animals were harmed.