how can I store each instance of the loop? - ruby

Question

I have the following methods that allow a user to ask for a drink up to 6 times. Each time they select a drink it may be a new, or the same drink from the menu list. How do I record the user response within each loop?
def display
menu_list = AlcoholicBeverage.pluck(:cocktail_name)
puts menu_list
sleep(0.1)
puts "So, what's your poison?" "\n"
end
def drink_valid?
chosen_cocktail = gets.chomp.titleize
until AlcoholicBeverage.find_by(cocktail_name: chosen_cocktail)
puts "Sorry please choose something on the list!"
chosen_cocktail = gets.chomp.titleize
end
puts "Mmmm good choice!"
puts "Now that you've chosen your cocktail, I'll provide you with details on the necessary ingredients,glass and garnishes!"
glass_type = AlcoholicBeverage.where(cocktail_name: chosen_cocktail).map(&:glass)
puts "Required : #{glass_type.join.titleize} glass."
garnish = AlcoholicBeverage.where(cocktail_name: chosen_cocktail).map(&:garnish)
if garnish.join.titleize == ""
puts "No garnish needed!"
else
puts "Required garnish: #{garnish.join.titleize}"
end
preparation = AlcoholicBeverage.where(cocktail_name: chosen_cocktail).pluck("preparation")
puts "To prepare : #{preparation.join}"
end
def ask
counter=0
while counter < 6
puts "Would you like another drink (yes/no)?"
new_drink = gets.chomp.strip.titleize
if new_drink == "Yes" || new_drink == "yes"
display
drink_valid?
else
puts "I'll give your blood alcohol content level based on the drinks you've had."
end
counter +=1
end
end

Answer 1

You can capture user input repeatedly by adding the user input to a variable from outside the loop:
# main.rb
inputs = []
until inputs.size >= 6
puts "Please input a value or leave blank to exit"
input = gets.chomp
break if input == ""
inputs << input
end
puts "You have input the following: #{inputs.inspect}"
$ ruby main.rb
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
1
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
2
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
3
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
4
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
5
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
6
You have input the following: ["1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6"]
$ ruby main.rb
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
1
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
2
Please input a value or leave blank to exit
You have input the following: ["1", "2"]