From: James Britt <jamesUNDERBARb@...>
Date: 2004-08-18T23:48:30+09:00
Subject: Re: When to use parentheses around method args?

Tim Hunter wrote:
> <posted & mailed>
> 
> Richard Dale wrote:
> 
>> Has anyone suggested adding a 'conforms_to?' check in ruby that
>>checks that an instance will respond_to? an Array of method name symbols?
>>
> 
> 
> Frequently. Google comp.lang.ruby for 'duck typing' and be prepared for a
> lot of reading. Warning: it's a divisive topic.

But well worth reading.  Also search the archives for 'static typing' 
and 'interfaces'


James