Which of the following is the correct way to convert a Ruby hash {"name" => "Alice"} to a JSON string?

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Which of the following is the correct way to convert a Ruby hash {"name" => "Alice"} to a JSON string?

AJSON.generate({"name" => "Alice"})

BJSON.dump({"name" => "Alice"}, $stdout)

CJSON.load({"name" => "Alice"})

DJSON.parse({"name" => "Alice"})

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify method to convert Ruby object to JSON string
JSON.generate converts Ruby objects like hashes into JSON strings.
Step 2: Check other methods
JSON.parse reads JSON strings, JSON.load is similar to parse but less common, JSON.dump also converts Ruby objects but requires a string or IO target.
Final Answer:
JSON.generate({"name" => "Alice"}) -> Option A
Quick Check:
generate = Ruby object to JSON string [OK]

Quick Trick: Use generate to make JSON strings from Ruby hashes [OK]

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