cairo-method-syntax

name	cairo-method-syntax
description	Explain Cairo method syntax, traits/impl blocks, `self` parameter forms, and associated functions; use when a request involves defining or calling methods on structs in Cairo.

Cairo Method Syntax

Overview

Guide method definitions using traits and impl blocks, with correct self forms.

Quick Use

• Read references/method-syntax.md before answering.
• Show a small struct with an impl block and a method taking self or @self.
• Mention associated functions for constructors like new or square.

Response Checklist

• Use self by value for ownership-taking methods.
• Use @self for read-only methods and ref self for mutation.
• Note that methods are defined in traits and implemented in impl blocks.

Example Requests

• "How do I define a method on a Cairo struct?"
• "What's the difference between self, @self, and ref self?"
• "How do I write a constructor-like associated function?"

Cairo by Example

• Methods