On Apr 7, 8:24 pm, elliottg <x...@simplecircle.net> wrote:
> In order for the products_controller actions to operate they all need
> access to params[:category]. Currently I am passing that attribute
> around thru a combination of hidden for_for fields and stuff like
> this:
> link_to 'Edit', edit_product_path(product, :category =>params
> [:category])
>
> I am running into a lot of issues keeping track of passing this info
> around through the various views and actions that are in play. It
> feels sloppy and prone to problems. It's like I'm working in PHP
> again.
>
You might want to read up on nested resources

> Should I use global varibles or sessions to solve these kinds of
> problems?

I really wouldn't - that's definitely grungy (both server side and
from the point of view of the user)

Fred
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