How to write if-condition in Haml?

Question

How to write if and if-else statements in Haml for a Ruby on Rails application?

Answer 1

In haml two operators are used for ruby code.

• = is used for ruby code which is evaluated and gets inserted into document.

Example:

= form_for @user  

• - is used for ruby code which is evaluated and NOT get inserted into document.

Example:

- if @user.signed_in?  
  = "Hi"  
- else  
  = "Please sign in!"