There is a difference between static typing and strong typing. Ruby is a dynamic language that is strongly typed. This will explain it better than I can: http:

There is a difference between static typing and strong typing. Ruby is a dynamic language that is strongly typed. This will explain it better than I can: http://www.rubyfleebie.com/ruby-is-dynamically-and-strongly-typed/ http://www.rubyfleebie.com/ruby-is-dynamically-and-strongly-...