Why might a Ruby developer choose do..end over curly braces {} for a block, beyond style preferences?

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Why might a Ruby developer choose do..end over curly braces {} for a block, beyond style preferences?

ACurly braces cannot accept block parameters.

B<code>do..end</code> blocks run faster than curly braces.

C<code>do..end</code> has lower precedence than curly braces, affecting method chaining.

D<code>do..end</code> blocks cannot be passed to methods.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand block precedence in Ruby
Curly braces have higher precedence than do..end, which can affect how expressions are parsed, especially with method chaining.
Step 2: Evaluate options
do..end has lower precedence than curly braces, affecting method chaining. correctly states the precedence difference. Options A, B, and D are false because performance is similar, curly braces accept parameters, and both block types can be passed to methods.
Final Answer:
do..end has lower precedence than curly braces, affecting method chaining. -> Option C
Quick Check:
Block precedence difference = C [OK]

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