I can admit that Ruby completely sidesteps a lot of the problems you might see in Java--but that doesn't mean you can't write bad code in Ruby. The meta-prog

I can admit that Ruby completely sidesteps a lot of the problems you might see in Java--but that doesn't mean you can't write bad code in Ruby. The meta-programming tricks, continuations, and dynamic calls to private methods are rife for abuse by mediocre programmers. While Ruby has a great syntax and libraries, it seems easy to use and read largely because the current leading-edge crop of Rubists that write the libraries we use are great programmers with discipline and taste.