Rspec array equality
[1,2,3].should =~ [1,3,2]is the same as
[1,2,3].sort.should == [1,3,2].sortIf you need to test whether two arrays contain same elements disregarding its order, you could use "=~" method.
Written by Dmitry Novotochinov
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Superb! Just what i missed for so long.
over 1 year ago
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"If you need to test whether two arrays contain same elements disregarding its order"
In such a case you should you sets. ;)
over 1 year ago
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@cypok yes, but only in case you have no duplicates.
over 1 year ago
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I prefer 'match_array' instead.
http://rubydoc.info/github/rspec/rspec-expectations/RSpec/Matchers:match_array
over 1 year ago
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