In ruby, I m using here class instead of age , it is showing syntax error, why?please help

Question

class = 12
case class
when 1,4,7
puts "primary students"
when 5,9,11
puts "secondary students"
else
puts "professionals"
end
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Answer 1

Because "class" is a reserved word. Just like any other reserved word, you can't use it as a variable. Instead, use for example "age". Then your program will be fine.

Answer 2

Thanks