<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The necessity of a seemingly trivial linting rule in Ruby explained.</li><li>Method Parentheses cop helps prevent ambiguity and unintended behavior.</li><li>Omitting parentheses can introduce confusion, especially in complex expressions.</li><li>Examples show how omitting parentheses alters method call interpretations.</li><li>Ruby interprets expressions differently based on parentheses usage.</li><li>Problems arise when parentheses are omitted in certain contexts.</li><li>Combining different forms can lead to even more complex situations.</li><li>Special considerations exist when using parentheses with the super method.</li></ul>

Linters don’t just prettify code — A Case for Method Parentheses in Ruby

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