I don't know, they have always made sense to me, which is why I didn't
post in that other thread. I think people are just overthinking
things.

Zen and the Art of Ruby Programming: Symbols just are.

Ryan

On 12/30/05, Devin Mullins <twifkak / comcast.net> wrote:
> Hey, all you lurkers:
>
> Have any of the explanations in the thread (What is the difference
> between :foo and "foo" ?) helped you understand symbols? A combination
> of them? Or a combination of a couple of explanations, and an irb
> session? Which ones? Why? If you don't want to get involved in (what
> seems to be turning into) a flamewar, email me personally (hint: don't
> click "Reply" :P), and I'll compile the results anonymously.
>
> I think we all agree that everybody learns differently, and so I think
> we're in dire need of feedback from somebody other than Chad (no offense).
>
> Devin