Ruby Pop Array
a = [1, 2, 3, 4]
a.pop()
# => 4
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a = [1, 2, 3, 4]
a.pop()
# => 4
array = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
array.drop(2)
# => [3, 4, 5, 6]
# First of all you have to use splat (*) operator.
# Then instead of using .slice() and .except() together, you can do this is more efficient way.
columns_to_show = ['age', 'gender', 'cast', 'fee_status']
columns_to_show = columns_to_show - hidden_columns if hidden_columns
patient.slice(*columns_to_show).values
patient.slice('age', 'gender', 'cast', 'fee_status').except(*hidden_columns)
=> {"cast"=>"black", "fee_status"=>"paid"}