# Rspec Self Class Method Access

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-self-class-method-access/232330>\
**Category:** Deployment\
**Created:** [October 3, 2014, 12:35am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-self-class-method-access/232330 "2014-10-03T00:35:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 12:35am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rspec-self-class-method-access/232330/1 "2014-10-03T00:35:53Z")

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I have a class that have self methods.

Class X \< ActiveRecord::Base  
self.do\_something { puts ‘do something’ }  
end

The model spec uses Factory Girl so an instance is created on the class.  
When run rspec, do\_something is not recognized.

How do I access X.do\_something in rspec? Also, please provide an  
example of a small test (i.e., expect) with do\_something.

Thanks!