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Ruby Ruby Basics (Retired) Ruby Methods Method Arguments: Part 1

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create a method called "hello" that takes one arguement.

I keep getting a response saying to contact Treehouse. Also, I'm not sure that I understand the question.

method.rb

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Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
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Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

Hi Sarah,

You start a method with the def keyword. You then name it. In this case, they want a method named hello. This must all be closed with an end keyword (I always add that as I type any def else I forget later and wonder why it won't work!).

Arguments are passed into the method inside of brackets after the method name - I'll call mine argument for the sake of ... oh. But you can call it anything you like, apart from reserved words. Putting all that together and you get:

def hello(argument)

end

That meets the requirements set so should be fine!

Steve.

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Unsubscribed User
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Thank you so much for your excellent and thorough explanation!

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
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No problem! :-)