https://yegorov.github.io/tags/beginend/ Recent content in BeginEnd on Artem Yegorov Hugo en Fri, 22 May 2026 08:05:28 +0000 https://yegorov.github.io/notes/ruby-block-of-code-in-default-arguments/ Fri, 22 May 2026 08:05:28 +0000 https://yegorov.github.io/notes/ruby-block-of-code-in-default-arguments/ <p>Following up on my previous <a href="https://yegorov.github.io/notes/ruby-default-arguments/" >post</a> (where I showed how to set default values in Ruby methods), it turns out you can write not just a single expression on the right side, but an entire block of code inside a begin-end construct. Of course, I&rsquo;m not sure if you should use this in production, as it might cause some unpredictable side effects. Still, this is valid Ruby syntax. And if you want to become a experienced developer, knowing these nuances is definitely worth it.</p>