From: Todd Benson <caduceass@...>
Date: 2007-09-21T10:44:43+09:00
Subject: Re: The meaning of a = b in object oriented languages

On 9/20/07, Todd Benson <caduceass@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 9/18/07, Rick DeNatale <rick.denatale@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > As a long-time observer and contributor to this forum, I've got to say
> > that this subtle distinction between variables and objects has tripped
> > up more than it's fair share of newbies.  It might well be the #1
> > stumbling block for many ruby learners. Not to mention other similar
> > languages.
>
> +1
>
> 100% agree.

I feel I should add, also, that another big stumbling block for people
new to the language is how scope is handled.  It's made pretty clear
in the pickaxe, but is oftentimes lost to the new developer while they
sit in front of the screen.

Todd