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Using a Helper to Format the Price

Learn to use helper functions in Ruby.

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A running application with a better price format

Ruby provides a sprintf() function that can be used to format prices. We could place logic that makes use of this function directly in the view. For example, we could say this:

<%= sprintf("$%0.02f",

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Getting Started

Instant Gratification

The Architecture of Rails Application

Introduction to Ruby

The Depot Application

Creating the Application

Validation and Unit Testing

Catalog Display

Cart Creation

A Smarter Cart

Adding a Dash of Ajax

Check Out

Entering Additional Payment Details

Sending Emails and Processing Payments Efficiently

Logging In

Create a Bill Split Application Using Ruby on Rails

Internationalization

Receive Emails and Respond with Rich Text

Finding Your Ways Around Rails

Active Record

Action Dispatch and Action Controller

Action View

Migrations

Customizing and Extending Rails

Conclusion

Appendix

Using a Helper to Format the Price