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To ensure a constant string remains unchangeable throughout a Ruby program, which is the best practice?

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Ruby - String Operations
To ensure a constant string remains unchangeable throughout a Ruby program, which is the best practice?
AUse a global variable without freezing
BDefine the string as a constant and call <code>.freeze</code> on it
CAssign the string to a local variable without freezing
DUse <code>dup</code> method on the string constant
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Use constants for fixed values

    Constants in Ruby are intended to remain unchanged.
  2. Step 2: Freeze the constant string

    Calling .freeze ensures the string cannot be modified.
  3. Step 3: Avoid mutable variables

    Global or local variables without freezing can be changed accidentally.
  4. Final Answer:

    Define the string as a constant and call .freeze on it -> Option B
  5. Quick Check:

    Check that constant string is frozen with .frozen? [OK]
Quick Trick: Freeze constant strings to prevent accidental modification [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Not freezing constants and expecting immutability
  • Using global variables which can be changed
  • Duplicating strings instead of freezing

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