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Which of these best describes when the ensure block executes in Ruby?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Ruby - Error Handling
Which of these best describes when the ensure block executes in Ruby?
AAlways, after <code>begin</code> block finishes
BOnly if no exception is raised
COnly if an exception is raised
DBefore the <code>begin</code> block starts
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall ensure execution timing

    The ensure block runs after the begin block finishes, no matter what.

  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

    It does not depend on exceptions being raised or not, and it never runs before begin.

  3. Final Answer:

    Always, after begin block finishes -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Ensure runs always after begin [OK]
Quick Trick: Ensure runs after begin, no matter what [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking ensure runs only on errors
  • Confusing order of execution
  • Believing ensure runs before begin

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