Ruby if statement with 3 options using a variable?

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I have this line of code that only has 2 options. If it is Provider Payments then use the provider_payments_work_lists_path else use the duplicate_claims_work_lists_path. Now I want to include a potential 3rd path. if the name == "Reimbursed Claims" then path them to reimbursed_claims_work_lists_path. How can I do that? Currently I have:

url = (workList.work_list_name == "Provider Payments") ? provider_payments_work_lists_path : duplicate_claims_work_lists_path

Ternary assignments are meant for simple conditions as a way to improve readability and reduce code bloat. If you're comparing 3 conditions, you're better off ditching the ternary assignment to keep the readability. — Wes Foster
– Wes Foster, Commented Jul 22, 2016 at 16:49

the Tin Man · Accepted Answer · 2016-07-22 21:32:54Z

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Just use a case statement:

url = case workList.work_list_name
      when 'Provider Payments'
        provider_payments_work_lists_path
      when 'Reimbursed Claims'
        reimbursed_claims_work_lists_path
      else
        duplicate_claims_work_lists_path
      end

edited Jul 22, 2016 at 21:32

the Tin Man

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answered Jul 22, 2016 at 16:47

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