dynamic_method_generation
🛠️ Generate Methods Dynamically via Reflection
Use define_method
in combination with instance_method
and parameters
to clone or wrap existing methods at runtime. This approach helps you add cross-cutting concerns like logging or authentication without manual duplication.
class ApiClient
def get_user(id); # ... end
def list_posts; # ... end
end
ApiClient.instance_methods(false).each do |meth|
original = ApiClient.instance_method(meth)
ApiClient.define_method(":logged_#{meth}") do |*args, &blk|
puts "[LOG] Calling #{meth} with "+args.inspect
original.bind(self).call(*args, &blk)
end
end
client = ApiClient.new
client.logged_get_user(42)