Ruby - Classes and Objects
What will this Ruby code print?
class Cat
def initialize(name)
@name = name
end
def name
@name
end
end
cat = Cat.new("Whiskers")
puts cat.name
What will this Ruby code print? class Cat def initialize(name) @name = name end def name @name end end cat = Cat.new("Whiskers") puts cat.name
medium📝 Predict Output Q5 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Initialize instance variable @name
The constructor sets @name to "Whiskers".Step 2: The name method returns @name
Calling cat.name returns the value of @name, which is "Whiskers".Final Answer:
Whiskers -> Option DQuick Check:
Instance variable access returns stored value [OK]
Quick Trick: Instance variables keep data accessible across methods [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Expecting @name to print literally
- Not defining a method to access @name
- Confusing local variables with instance variables
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