[Solved] Identify the error in this Ruby method definition:def save? # saves the object puts "Saving..." true endWhat is wrong with this method name? | Ruby

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Identify the error in this Ruby method definition:

def save?
  # saves the object
  puts "Saving..."
  true
end

What is wrong with this method name?

AMethod name cannot contain ?

BMethod should end with ! instead of ?

CMethod ends with ? but performs an action, not a boolean check

DNo error, method is correct

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the meaning of ? suffix
Methods ending with ? should return true or false and not perform side effects like saving.
Step 2: Analyze the method behavior
This method prints "Saving..." which is a side effect, so it should not end with ?.
Final Answer:
Method ends with ? but performs an action, not a boolean check -> Option C
Quick Check:
Methods with ? should not have side effects [OK]

Quick Trick: ? means boolean check, not side effects [OK]

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