Declare a constant Can change it Why?

Because change is the only constant

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it's designed for womyn

>>60935343
It issues a warning if you change it

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>>60935343
constant is a misnamed keyword in Ruby, it of course really not constant, its a variable that is more similar to static variable in that it can be accessed outside of its scope whereas normal variables cannot.

Ruby does have a constant-type variable which is declared with the freeze keyword.

>>60936111
Thanks, wasn't expecting an actually helpful reply. Papa bless.

>>60935343
Not to be a semantic asshole, but the reason is right there in the name.