When should I use blocks instead of procs in Ruby?

Can you explain the difference between blocks and procs in Ruby?

Sure! In Ruby, blocks are anonymous pieces of code that can be passed to methods, while procs are objects that encapsulate blocks.

When should I use a block instead of a proc?

You should use a block when you want to pass a chunk of code to a method without needing to store it as an object. Blocks are more lightweight.

Are there any performance differences between using blocks and procs?

Yes, blocks are generally faster because they are not objects, while procs have some overhead since they are objects.

Can I convert a block to a proc?

Yes, you can convert a block to a proc using the & operator when passing it to a method.