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In Ruby, inside an instance method, what object does self refer to?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Ruby - Classes and Objects
In Ruby, inside an instance method, what object does self refer to?
AThe superclass of the current class
BThe class itself
CThe current instance of the class
DThe main object
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand instance methods

    Instance methods are called on objects (instances) of a class.

  2. Step 2: Role of self inside instance methods

    Inside an instance method, self refers to the object that invoked the method, i.e., the current instance.

  3. Final Answer:

    The current instance of the class -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    self inside instance method points to the instance [OK]
Quick Trick: Inside instance methods, self is the current object [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing self with the class inside instance methods
  • Assuming self refers to the superclass or main object

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