navigation_link_to

Useful helpers.rb

  # A persistant navigation link, as used in "top navs" or "left navs".
  # The main difference is that the link is replaced by a <span> tag when
  # the link would otherwise lead to the page you're already on. This can be used
  # for styling in CSS.
  def navigation_link_to(name, options = {}, html_options = {})      
    if current_page?(options)
      content_tag("span", name)
    else
      link_to name, options, html_options
    end
  end

  # A (persistant) navigation link embedded within a list item.
  # === Example
  #   <%= navigation_list_link_to("Home", root_path) %>
  # Produces:
  #   <li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
  def navigation_list_link_to(name, options = {}, html_options = {})
    content_tag("li", navigation_link_to(name, options, html_options))
  end