Rails' pluck method returns an array of attribute values, while select returns an ActiveRecord::Relation with model objects. This distinction is crucial for developers optimizing database queries and managing data retrieval efficiency in Rails applications. Developers should consider using pluck when only specific attribute values are needed to improve performance.
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