rubocop / rubocop/ruby-style-guide

Prefer `drop` over `slice` (or `shift`) to retrieve all but the first array element

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Start by reading the linked TIL article and Ruby Array#drop documentation, then inspect the style guide for guidance on retrieving all but the first array element. Determine whether the guide should prefer drop over slice or shift, and update the relevant guidance so the recommendation is explicit.

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Tech stack
ruby
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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