What are the differences between Ruby lambda functions and methods?

What are the differences between Ruby lambda functions and methods?

In Ruby, lambda functions are anonymous functions that can be stored in variables, while methods are defined with the def keyword and are part of a class or module.

Can you explain how parameters work in lambdas compared to methods?

Sure! Lambdas enforce the number of arguments passed to them, while methods can accept a variable number of arguments.

Are there any performance differences between using lambdas and methods?

Generally, methods are slightly faster than lambdas because they are more optimized for performance in Ruby.

When should I use a lambda instead of a method?

Use a lambda when you need a short, reusable piece of code that doesn't belong to a class, or when you want to pass it as an argument.