Refinements

Refinements provide a way to modify the behavior of a class or module within a specific scope, without affecting the global definition of that class or module. This allows you to introduce changes or extensions to existing code in a localized manner, preventing unintended side effects in other parts of your application. Refinements are particularly useful for managing dependencies and avoiding conflicts when working with shared code or libraries.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @article@The Pros and Cons of Ruby Refinements
• @article@Understanding Ruby refinements and lexical scope
• @article@Refinement: The Correct Way To Monkey-Patch in Ruby