Getting undefined method `builder_photo' for nil:NilClass error

Question

I have a Builder profile image which is stored in Database table Builders.

I want to show the current_user image that is builder profile image in the navigation bar.

Sp I used.

<%= image_tag(@builder.builder_photo.url, class: 'builder-img') %>

This shows correct profile image in

• http://localhost:3000/api/v1/builders/:id/edit

but on other pages it showing an error

undefined method `builder_photo' for nil:NilClass

I am new to rails. Please someone help me to solve this.

Answer 1

This is one of the most common error you can find in rails. Anytime you see this format: undefined method * builder_photo* for nil:NilClass, it means @builder is nil (and nil don't have the builder_photo method, of course). Where is this @builder variable defined?

Normally you setting variable like this in the controller file, for example:

class CarsController < BaseController
  def index
    @builder = Builder.new(a: 1, b: 2)
  end
end