Ruby - Operators and Expressions
Identify the error in this Ruby code snippet using the spaceship operator:
result = 7 <=>
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puts resultIdentify the error in this Ruby code snippet using the spaceship operator:
medium📝 Debug Q14 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check operator usage across lines
The spaceship operator<=>must be on the same line between operands; splitting it causes syntax error.Step 2: Understand Ruby syntax rules
Ruby does not allow breaking operators across lines without proper continuation, so this code raises a syntax error.Final Answer:
Syntax error due to line break in operator -> Option AQuick Check:
Operators must not be split across lines [OK]
Quick Trick: Keep
<=> on one line between values [OK]Common Mistakes:
- Splitting operator across lines
- Assuming nil return for invalid syntax
- Confusing runtime errors with syntax errors
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