What will be the output when running this Ruby code with byebug inserted?

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Ruby - Ecosystem and Best Practices

What will be the output when running this Ruby code with byebug inserted?

def add(a, b)
  byebug
  a + b
end

puts add(2, 3)

Bbyebug error

Cnil

DSyntaxError

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand what byebug does
It pauses execution allowing inspection but does not change the return value.
Step 2: Trace the function call and output
The method add(2, 3) returns 5, which is printed by puts.
Final Answer:
5 -> Option A
Quick Check:
byebug pauses but output is 5 [OK]

Quick Trick: byebug pauses but returns normal output [OK]

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