Combinatory method like tap, but able to return a different value?

Question

I\'m going through a phase of trying to avoid temporary variables and over-use of conditional where I can use a more fluid style of coding. I\'ve taken a great liking to us

Answer 1

Define Object#as:

class Object
  def as
    yield self
  end
end

And now you can write:

def not_sure_this_is_nice_enough_method1
  something_complex(a, b, c).as do |obj| 
    a_predicate_check? ? obj.one_more_method_call : obj
  end
end