[Solved] Consider this Ruby code snippet:class Fruit; end class Apple < Fruit; end puts Apple < fruitWhat is the error and how to fix it? | Ruby

Ruby - Inheritance

Consider this Ruby code snippet:

class Fruit; end
class Apple < Fruit; end

puts Apple < fruit

What is the error and how to fix it?

ANo error; output is true

BSyntaxError: invalid syntax; fix by adding parentheses

CTypeError: wrong argument type; fix by using instance instead of class

DNameError: uninitialized constant 'fruit'; fix by capitalizing 'Fruit'

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the error
The code uses lowercase 'fruit' instead of 'Fruit'. Ruby constants (classes) must start with uppercase letters. This causes a NameError.
Step 2: Fix the error
Change 'fruit' to 'Fruit' to reference the class correctly.
Final Answer:
NameError: uninitialized constant 'fruit'; fix by capitalizing 'Fruit' -> Option D
Quick Check:
Class names start uppercase [OK]

Quick Trick: Class names always start with uppercase letter [OK]

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