Ruby - Hashes
What will this Ruby code print?
h = { :x => 10, "x" => 20 }
puts h[:x] + h["x"]What will this Ruby code print?
medium📝 Predict Output Q5 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify values for keys
h[:x]is 10 andh["x"]is 20 because symbol and string keys are different.Step 2: Add the values
Adding 10 + 20 results in 30.Final Answer:
30 -> Option DQuick Check:
Symbol and string keys store separate values [OK]
Quick Trick: Symbol and string keys are distinct in hashes [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming symbol and string keys are same
- Expecting error due to key duplication
- Adding keys instead of values
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