# Re: Attributes in class

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-attributes-in-class/192934>\
**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [August 8, 2010, 6:51pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-attributes-in-class/192934 "2010-08-08T18:51:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 6:51pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-attributes-in-class/192934/1 "2010-08-08T18:51:02Z")

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Hi  
Attributes are as accessor methods for private field. You  
can use it for setting and getting value.