gistfile1.rb

# controllers/application.rb
def current_cart
  if session[:cart_id]
    @current_cart ||= Cart.find(session[:cart_id])
    session[:cart_id] = nil if @current_cart.purchased_at
  end
  if session[:cart_id].nil?
    @current_cart = Cart.create!
    session[:cart_id] = @current_cart.id
  end
  @current_cart
end