Monkey Patching
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What is Monkey Patching?
Monkey patching is a technique that allows you to add, modify, or replace existing code in a class or module at runtime. This means you can change the behavior of classes and modules, even those defined in external libraries, without directly altering their source code. It's a powerful tool for extending functionality or fixing bugs, but it should be used with caution as it can lead to unexpected side effects and make code harder to maintain.
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Monkey Patching: common questions
Can I learn Monkey Patching in Hindi?
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Is this Monkey Patching tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 88 of 102 in the free Ruby roadmap, in stage 19, Concurrency. If you are new to Ruby, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.