load vs. instance_eval

[matt neuburg]

Assuming f is an absolute path, is there any important difference
between load(f) and instance_eval(File.read(f))? I have been saying the
latter, but I'm thinking I could equally well say the former... Thx - m.

 

[matt neuburg]

Assuming f is an absolute path, is there any important difference
between load(f) and instance_eval(File.read(f))? I have been saying the
latter, but I'm thinking I could equally well say the former... Thx - m.

Never mind, I see now that load pollutes the global namespace. m.