[Solved] Why does this heredoc code raise an error?text = — Ans: The closing delimiter 'end' does not match 'END' exactly. | Ruby

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Why does this heredoc code raise an error?

text = <<-END
Hello
World
end

AThe closing delimiter 'end' does not match 'END' exactly.

BHeredoc strings cannot contain the word 'end'.

CMissing tilde (~) in heredoc start.

DHeredoc must be assigned to a variable named 'text'.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check heredoc delimiter case sensitivity
The heredoc start delimiter is 'END' in uppercase, so the closing delimiter must match exactly.
Step 2: Identify mismatch
The closing delimiter is 'end' in lowercase, causing a syntax error.
Final Answer:
The closing delimiter 'end' does not match 'END' exactly. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Heredoc delimiter case sensitive = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Closing delimiter must match start delimiter case exactly [OK]

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