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use_respond_to

🔍 Check If an Object Responds to a Method​

Before calling a method dynamically, ensure the object actually implements it to avoid NoMethodError. Use respond_to? to guard your reflective calls safely.

user = OpenStruct.new(name: "Amy")
if user.respond_to?(:name)
  puts "User name: #{user.name}"
else
  puts "Name not available"
end

This check prevents errors and lets you handle objects that may or may not support specific methods.