Data table corruption example

my_steps.rb

When(/^whatever we have too much of in the back room:$/) do |table|
  $stdout.puts "starting table:\n#{table}"
  $stdout.puts "id: #{table.rows_hash.object_id}"

  @todays_sauce = ['ketchup', 'mustard', 'vinegar', 'mayo', 'lard'].sample
  table.rows_hash['recipe'].sub!('<sauce of the day>', @todays_sauce)

  @recipe = table.rows_hash['recipe']

  $stdout.puts "ending table:\n#{table}"
end

Then(/^inform the masses$/) do
  $stdout.puts "Today's secret sauce is: #{@recipe}!"
  expect(@recipe).to eq("3 squirts of #{@todays_sauce}")
end

recipe.feature

Feature: Our recipe

  Background:
    * whatever we have too much of in the back room:
      | recipe | 3 squirts of <sauce of the day> |


  Scenario: Monday
    Then inform the masses

  Scenario: Tuesday
    Then inform the masses

  Scenario: Wednesday
    Then inform the masses

  Scenario: Thursday
    Then inform the masses

  Scenario: Friday
    Then inform the masses