From: Tim Hunter <cyclists@...>
Date: 2004-08-19T00:15:56+09:00
Subject: Re: When to use parentheses around method args?

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Richard Dale wrote:

> Tim Hunter wrote:
> 
>> Frequently. Google comp.lang.ruby for 'duck typing' and be prepared for a
>> lot of reading. Warning: it's a divisive topic.
> No, not really - I don't see this as divisive - what is the opposing
> opinion? You can can line up your target ducks with less fuss with my
> 'conforms_to?' suggestion surely? I've been reading ruby-talk for a while
> and haven't noticed any divisive discussions about duck typing..
>

Check out the csinterface and the interface projects on RAA. These look
similar to your conforms_to? proposal. 

http://blade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-talk/100511 is a good
and recent summary of the duck typing issue.