Sorting an array w multiple values

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> I understand how to sort an array with a single value but
how can I sort an
> array w multiple values : [ integer_value1, float_value2]

sorted_array = an_array.sort_by {|e| e[1] }

And if you want to sort by multiple values, in your own chosen order:

sorted_array = an_array.sort_by{ |e| [ e[1], e[0] ] }

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From: dblack@rubypal.com [mailto:dblack@rubypal.com] On

On Tue, 19 Dec 2006, Josselin wrote:

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thanks got it too... I think I am strating to understand the logic behind Ruby structure...
so now I'll know where to look for before asking .. ;-))

... but asking and getting answers help others too....

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On 2006-12-18 17:55:53 +0100, "Gavin Kistner" <gavin.kistner@anark.com> said:

From: dblack@rubypal.com [mailto:dblack@rubypal.com] On

On Tue, 19 Dec 2006, Josselin wrote:

I understand how to sort an array with a single value but

how can I sort an

array w multiple values : [ integer_value1, float_value2]

sorted_array = an_array.sort_by {|e| e[1] }

And if you want to sort by multiple values, in your own chosen order:

sorted_array = an_array.sort_by{ |e| [ e[1], e[0] ] }