From: "Mauricio Fernández" <batsman.geo@...>
Date: 2003-08-17T01:11:09+09:00
Subject: Re: Newbie Q: Data encapsulation with Ruby

On Sun, Aug 17, 2003 at 01:02:45AM +0900, Dan Doel wrote:
> 
> P.S.: It's also the case that people can add methods to your class to 
> access private data
> you don't want them to. That's just a part of ruby.  I believe the 
> #freeze method prevents
> that, though.

They can also use instance_eval, or add singleton methods to the object.
Now, if you cannot trust the people you're working with not to break
your design you're screwed, no matter the language or the technology.

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