Definition of "spec" []

• The specifications, as for a building to be constructed. (noun)
• Speculation. (noun)
• To write or supply specifications for. (verb-transitive)
• Of or relating to specifications: a manufacturer's spec sheet. (adjective)
• Done, constructed, produced, or purchased as a speculation: a spec job; a spec house. (adjective)

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• "Spec. new @spec = @user. spec @user. faq | | = Faq. new @faq = @user. faq end The two-variable definition pattern evident in this action is quite common, and each one can be condensed into one line as follows:"
• "= User. find (session [: user_id]) @user. spec | | = Spec. new @spec = @user. spec end We've also created a spec instance variable for use in the hub view."
• "We've seen before how we can access a spec through a user using an expression such as user. spec; here we see the complementary ability to access a user through a spec with spec. user.id.6 One other aspect of test_edit_success deserves note: The authorize function, which previously lived in the User controller test (Section 6.3.2), has been moved to the test helper so that it can be used by multiple controllers: 5 Recall that assigns looks for an instance variable in the corresponding action, so assigns (: spec) looks for @spec in the action."