Some patterns or abstractions are more difficult in statically typed code but after a while you start to realize you probably shouldn't use them most of the tim

Some patterns or abstractions are more difficult in statically typed code but after a while you start to realize you probably shouldn't use them most of the time. Static typing makes it very easy to be _precisely_ abstract, and have some proof that things which claim to be that abstraction actually satisfy a certain structure. Dynamic typing may make it easy to be abstract in all kinds of crazy ways (I'm looking at you ruby metaprgroamming) but without safety abstraction can easily be more of a liability than a benefit. I'd encourage you to keep your mind open to it's potential benefits as I've felt it has been a truly transformative experience that I'd like others to share.